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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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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.


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* |6 h2 M9 m7 S5 u# oFacial 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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) ~" N: U8 G3 z6 I* L0 f9 M1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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: V) s) @3 p- e% b. Q) b( Dhands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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clean as well.


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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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+ a$ C+ o2 m  O  {( j9 H4 V7 N+ j) l3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

" Z: X! P; `% G8 b' h) xfacial 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

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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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: G7 G. U% Q' m. v  |* ?+ ^& Gtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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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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