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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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! q) D3 \8 r5 sthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

will 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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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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/ T% X. j, @# `* g( `' x  Eclean as well.
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" [! T1 Y8 Q  W" X% {2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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your face and firmly secure it.
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4 v  ~  ?# U* e% l  R% D3.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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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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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

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

8 S# }) T. E, r% S3 Escrubbing 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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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.



7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.