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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts

4 A8 I7 \8 x0 n; s$ r* E: k; xthat 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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4 [; F1 K3 Q# g7 BFacial 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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, r$ q& n) O8 B  d1 p- Q4 e1 eprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.
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8 k% k+ ?$ Y9 B; G1.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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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

clean as well.
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2.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
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3.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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2 k8 o7 A7 F7 v9 a( t! w4.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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+ D7 v: j% l  O5 J& Y  E& o" r7 f' oto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

* h# t9 X6 X6 S/ I. I7 Pscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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  k) z6 U& N: _3 ^5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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" R1 R+ H2 C2 Y, H. d' s3 P0 stake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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

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, Z& s: E1 U  Q: q+ ]# `( m4 W7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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