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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
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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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severe 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
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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" l2 g) t! x# D8 w3 U7 W$ \! M1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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clean as well.
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. \* e" ^7 [% F# N6 _5 N/ j2.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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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

% J4 o$ i& F" d+ k, V5 ?0 G, u! hfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.



* T( B: ^4 e3 g" G/ i( C# ?$ _4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

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! j) y0 D% q1 r5.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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+ Y+ T. u' O. }4 s/ O6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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and never use a towel more than once.

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+ |2 m( k1 x' t2 @  k2 a$ X! p7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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