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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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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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6 O( {9 H6 x$ i+ z1 k1 n4 _severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.

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; k2 o/ Q' R; h( I4 D/ GFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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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. L1 f3 f# {4 h! q( R1.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
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! g6 H6 L8 j8 E5 ^6 y3 oyou 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

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your face and firmly secure it.


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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
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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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* j; d) x% w" B5 ]7 p8 {$ V6 n0 fyou go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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& t- X; A& c% w/ ?, u7 `5 Kto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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! D5 N* `! o2 qscrubbing 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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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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2 N" J1 Y+ l: h) l7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.