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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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8 d! q) r# R* D% o8 R$ Bwill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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4 q1 U& x; C1 E0 M. V6 `5 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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# Z9 P) a( ^+ O7 B9 h( s) m  nprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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0 x+ q, n5 r/ b9 g; N* X4 ?you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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7 h- |  \! @! p( W6 l% s, F! Wclean 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
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1 V* T/ J4 o/ b5 F4 Lfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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8 g1 N9 ~, c: Buse more or less of the product than is recommended.
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# W* t  z4 V4 A5 A2 M4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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' E- w$ _3 [; xtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.


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6.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
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