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

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, ~/ [8 g1 H8 W: [5 Uwill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

0 V; W8 A+ E7 Z) usevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

( e) L' D5 O+ v; |: m! B* K7 ^generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

- G1 T$ s( _" A2 [, {% whands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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$ a5 t8 y& N% X7 K. ]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

your face and firmly secure it.


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2 f! c4 s  S6 f* w9 b, `2 S3.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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- R5 Y& [6 y. Y4 M4.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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; c$ L  r& J4 ], `: Q! D1 oyou go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

. p! Z' Z6 W! Qto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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2 Q4 X% o& n& @: w0 B* @& v5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

take 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

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