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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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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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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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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.
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& T; K0 A' d4 |& O1.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

you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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clean as well.
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( T) ?8 \/ z  c) W; Q2.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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( \. P1 K: Q. G- h: |7 Z* Y% I( w3.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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use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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9 K! O) g  T7 n  G9 H* X4.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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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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' v: [7 U% Y. \  a2 J* F6 h8 qto 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

" {# p- T( l* K8 G; y; C# X+ Otake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

cleanser are gone.



6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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