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

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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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; Z5 M3 z5 o4 Z0 B( r  ~8 D9 N  g+ MFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally 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

hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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6 K# O$ E4 I* ?  |3 X6 |/ ^; {0 r3.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.



6 X7 l1 i1 u: f: A3 f4.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

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

! ?9 n. y" R% q5 w( t% y! @; rscrubbing 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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cleanser are gone.


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- B& o. Q* x0 U* Z% e( ]6.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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