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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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; [, O, d0 o6 v& g& Q) Ywill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.
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) p$ {: W# _+ v; G, I5 `Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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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; ]6 f' x; T( h1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

9 u/ o* f: X; u1 fhands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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6 j1 f/ F# j2 m1 y8 G5 Syou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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1 Q, C$ N+ n: w% z3 \2 \  Q' b) ]2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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: K$ U! O' r% x! A" `3 t4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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* o$ ~- X2 X, I0 K4 h3 t4 @; R7 s# Pcleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

3 d6 q7 b& Y7 C: B+ ^+ ayou 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

8 y, {8 q( p# \- z. lscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.


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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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9 ^! {4 F9 w/ {2 V; P3 k# otake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.
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( X9 D. b& F- l9 V6 E6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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: ~# v0 _, M( t% n4 z! m* @and never use a towel more than once.
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  ~: ?: H* U1 F$ E& L7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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