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

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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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; r7 d. O3 y0 g, m. S" Dsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.

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* @& {3 c% O' D- k# Q; fFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

! D: m, @& c$ Z% g, v- z  }generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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; S2 y  ^9 B- cprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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6 ~3 L7 Z8 p$ G$ W8 t1.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
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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

use more or less of the product than is recommended.

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3 ]3 L, P4 M3 b: A4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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, x( V4 o8 O/ a; d) q) B# qcleanser 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

/ K9 a9 `* a  F5 _% G& oto 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

take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.



0 U% u, v! ~0 d0 U6.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.