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

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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

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) |! g& f; ~6 U) U4 j4 W& B* o# tFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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% A% W- ~9 `3 |7 o1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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7 D4 Q7 o. k5 [( O  \& Oyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

clean as well.

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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.

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; V% K( w9 w; C5 {& @3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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+ J1 X: r3 c9 R6 V1 R3 D; \facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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! |) B& y9 w9 l$ N9 n5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.
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1 N/ w9 F9 g, p8 `7 |+ ?6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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: U' F9 d' M7 L5 |; U  Y/ s  S4 d% O7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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