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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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will 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
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; L; [* y; Q. l8 h. A+ Z0 H2 Fnot the cause of acne.
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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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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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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clean as well.
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7 t, {, r: @9 T8 c2.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

your face and firmly secure it.
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% s  Z: L/ V" a8 ~- y# E; r3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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0 e! o- }: I5 Y+ e# Q" ]3 [+ D, D5 w( Ufacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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3 |( ?. y% s9 k' y. |/ b4.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

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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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; R; G% k2 W0 o9 x& |scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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3 b  _) k7 R3 D9 I& `4 O+ W5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

) s) [1 n1 y+ T3 ytake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.
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1 M' S* ?! e0 H' c, ~7 `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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( A. Z; P; D# Y5 V4 m3 g$ X7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.