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

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not the cause of acne.

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1 R5 n0 V0 z# w0 @/ gFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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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
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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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1 b: B1 [' F) J- K9 _# a2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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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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" a9 j9 Y; m9 s+ Q3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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  W" N7 x' Z: hfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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

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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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  X# u6 _& C6 a; ktake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

cleanser are gone.

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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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

apply acne medications or moisturizers.