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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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" L' I% K6 p3 l8 k7 N! sFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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$ H3 e3 T% C: t6 b# e1 J1.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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your face and firmly secure it.
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0 E# C6 R; s7 ~# p, a3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

/ ~, Z8 z# n0 Z$ ifacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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' u# D3 q0 V  a( k6 `! @cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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; W0 P+ v3 t7 K! V. t+ o. Q- [+ Y- vyou go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

scrubbing 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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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.
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; k; V& I6 J+ X1 u1 {& ^0 U6 n- A6.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

apply acne medications or moisturizers.