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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
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8 f2 o+ V; X) c( R4 o2 I, ewill 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

( _6 t0 e7 ]* p* v! |% m! @- e$ ^generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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/ z, O5 ~' Y* S6 ]5 A% o1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

, n  C$ k8 x) k) |5 n" ?/ j1 T- lhands 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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+ e" ]- A7 Z# S: i% w! x( jin 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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9 f+ m' p3 U; _  d: f3.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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8 B6 T8 s% ^$ F) K% u6 Tuse more or less of the product than is recommended.
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) I6 G0 a: Z' n  W) d8 a( R4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

6 l; ]. n5 Z# M4 U7 S6 g5 D, lcleanser 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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* d# \( E7 s0 G" [! w/ pto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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9 H( l# T5 Q, ~' 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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( Z/ X% D% E4 D& z6 r( d8 ptake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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; q/ C6 \, {0 v- `7 N, Mcleanser are gone.
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, D; C+ c5 D9 X6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.