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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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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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% p' n' }3 i9 z/ X5 `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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, P+ B( u. B+ e1.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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  y- U* M* d- T8 t% _) e4 N/ X. N% }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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: e* N8 p, C/ Y6 X3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

0 f4 ~+ C2 R5 `8 mfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

; ]# W/ t7 X- x! |+ W5 Pcleanser 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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" _# n, w6 N& N/ xscrubbing 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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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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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apply acne medications or moisturizers.