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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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not the cause of acne.



% _9 b! ^, A6 J' h8 S4 m1 `Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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$ O* h" @% q7 L2 T1.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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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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

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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& w) w8 p9 D% n: F3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

4 r- f. O7 r8 `: k$ dfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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$ D+ |/ h2 M0 X  J4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

8 W' z1 ~' s. B2 b: |2 r) t3 Scleanser 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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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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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

# D& h) T% A. v1 ?take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.

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: y/ @/ z1 g/ m; u0 i" s6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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4 X! I: P5 |4 h  [4 z1 J  T7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.