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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.



1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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clean as well.
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0 i9 C; d1 n8 y. O9 G9 U7 t2.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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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

use more or less of the product than is recommended.


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, L8 U' N6 C3 ^" V# e4 n* i4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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& ^- S( @7 l! `& icleanser 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

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

% B. u4 h4 p" A- V2 sscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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& r8 K: C" o! m5 T! O2 s" U5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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9 r5 z( Q9 D2 i2 s  }take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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6.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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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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