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

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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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2 F7 X7 M2 m$ N4 t8 O2 Bgenerally 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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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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1.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

you 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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. _0 F, `6 V, ~3 E/ ]* f$ f! W% \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

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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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.



5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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" X" V+ T" H& {: C, U- L6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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2 {" h5 w, Z8 a6 @0 Z' u7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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