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

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( u* L3 Y" `1 f( Lwill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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not the cause of acne.



Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

" |  k& }2 d# M$ 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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- l# M" b' D: B( R0 o" U; H1.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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clean as well.

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% {+ F- t& j, Z8 U( W& o2.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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* N; ^# i3 i4 }3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

( o+ X8 e, M6 r6 ofacial 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 j1 ^8 w7 M7 q" X( }; ?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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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

scrubbing 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

cleanser are gone.
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2 t7 I; O) t/ |2 i8 C* V$ a6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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+ y4 S/ n: k7 n% }8 b0 Z+ w) @7 q$ R7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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! p3 e7 @$ D3 z& q0 j: w" Uapply acne medications or moisturizers.