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

that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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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0 S- g9 C0 t. ~/ ?: qgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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* ]& S7 A# [% u' R5 }1 _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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clean as well.



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in 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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& A  A* D  k: Z3.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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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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( G3 X1 {9 l* L4 Tcleanser 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
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; y6 I( u. @, Z, j! y( z: e2 W' yscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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3 O" s1 p3 }! B- K+ P* Y5.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

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1 }+ z4 i: j- M: w& W: F6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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7 S8 A- m. ]4 A$ |6 [3 H7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.