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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

will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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: x8 ]7 \5 s6 ?. n' _$ b2 Ogenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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needs to be in a specific fashion.


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- M5 Q2 `% ?0 v, h& s) X1.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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- x- A4 G1 B! R, {) M5 K' j2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.



$ Y7 u" P% p% |( B3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

% C/ }, A7 Y6 S+ a# Kfacial 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

cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

you 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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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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7 C+ d& X/ Z  A0 w  O5.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

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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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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