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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

! o  f5 G% }8 G* Ywill 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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. n; p* G& [' ^4 jFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

/ C$ C; k$ O  I9 d/ Ogenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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1 `9 D  o/ K  q0 Z. E2 M1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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5 e( M8 x  |$ K' Q' ?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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2 N: z7 [% c' P$ g5 E9 S& `2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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+ @' L( N, |- K% zin 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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3.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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) v+ Y' u6 f* E, wuse more or less of the product than is recommended.
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. R& x1 o! Q2 _4.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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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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0 r$ E# z1 q7 Q1 Nto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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" l. z$ V/ v# c/ G: X! o: j1 Lscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.


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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

9 u+ s: m. W) S$ f8 Ftake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.



! X! _( V) q3 i5 R- U# N6.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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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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