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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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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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: ?: k. G0 F3 B2 psevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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/ V6 o" t' M5 A8 o8 [1 h9 fnot the cause of acne.
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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9 l1 Q) K( d; H6 u0 q  V. B$ W$ @generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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; [" A' u8 I; i) _' T) w1.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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" E" K( _4 l' q) A8 c' ?) X2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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; h9 h: t/ h# {9 _' hin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

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$ }) l% m1 H& M3.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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use more or less of the product than is recommended.

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& b7 A' J3 ]& D# C( ~" ]4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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! |8 b1 I8 _3 Z: myou go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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4 Y. J) l0 x; k' z- vscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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7 f' d  W) i7 u5.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

and never use a towel more than once.

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: n. _6 t8 t6 \8 \1 u9 e# I' j7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.