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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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! L* x; j5 l& p; {& T% Dthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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; E8 J+ Y# p, l2 `! Y" hsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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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
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# j, J$ P! U: d: H' D4 W& jprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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  W7 p4 H& V4 b2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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your face and firmly secure it.
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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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6 M, q' E# \& m1 o4.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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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

' Z. f6 H  U+ Gto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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8 H3 q! C" W& ^7 f5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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7 @1 [- G) t: p! r1 g  E9 u6 Y0 dtake 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
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and never use a towel more than once.
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% w" h- |7 M/ e7 r1 Z7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.