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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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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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: L' t# I# ~7 S+ H2 ?generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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' r2 z, r2 [: G! @: ?9 mprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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+ d2 |6 `' D! \( d+ O1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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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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; y, F# L- W' Q" ~. ?: m- ]# a/ g3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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3 L, ]' J0 w  n6 luse more or less of the product than is recommended.

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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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; u0 C- r' g( m. a0 e' Sto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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  I: |/ V* r4 s) e9 }5 uscrubbing 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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cleanser are gone.



  U5 T9 a$ S; d: [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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; i& K$ D9 s9 b, A, _7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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' m8 q- I' J. s( papply acne medications or moisturizers.