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

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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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not the cause of acne.
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# O" q0 V  |8 Q+ A2 }6 ]! n! jFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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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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' b( u! }# M$ P+ r4 v; t1 vyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

clean as well.
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% }; M& ^1 G1 C) T( F% I- k2 f2.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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. Z6 w( C  }3 Y2 z  ^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+ j# F( B  B( D  I# ~+ [6 `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

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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: a7 _) y. J' {3 @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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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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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