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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts

that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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9 Q4 n3 k) M5 d% p; K8 b/ vgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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: V  {6 ^& N6 s) {7 p1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

6 b9 `2 P2 `6 Z! [hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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clean as well.
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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

6 `, m. I' M( R8 Lfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.



8 |) S: \* x, t  S4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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7 U# }& R  V  ]  f4 |cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

/ z3 f+ C( d- ftake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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