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

that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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, J( F! T1 n: V' u2 C. l, ^7 `* Qwill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

, E; ?, S1 P8 Gsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.

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+ ]# W: w6 b& z6 fFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally 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.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

1 e$ ~( U) X: i5 i8 Qyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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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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your face and firmly secure it.

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8 j$ g$ k8 L' G" b" z' d, q3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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- I& u5 h# v. s1 x- Xfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

" M; h& R7 E8 _5 euse 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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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

; ~8 m( O  T0 S3 F) ito the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

5 D  z- b6 Z% U0 o' K4 {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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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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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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5 W' |0 }; ^, F: L' ]apply acne medications or moisturizers.