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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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  m& y5 k  n+ p# a# Vsevere 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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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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: d4 ]# l3 m. F7 C0 B1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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- ~* o% ]6 s6 y4 Z0 v% }3 fyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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clean as well.

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# W4 a& ]5 _" S5 Y' [2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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! ~7 R4 K& t- X7 D" i% r$ d4 [in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.

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- o$ I- P3 z! Q3 y+ [" b: [3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.



: E/ n! s/ W. E- Y, L, V4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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

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# m( [% O7 g8 u, x5 Hscrubbing 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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( E) ^' T" [! Y" S6.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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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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