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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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not the cause of acne.

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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1.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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clean as well.
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' H& [8 `1 G% A; f2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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% [& m1 ]& Y& d$ z3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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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

you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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# j# q" p2 v$ x- w" x+ R$ i5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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/ d: [' {0 [2 C. d6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

and never use a towel more than once.
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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.