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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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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

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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1.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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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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8 P: R: g3 f+ o" A- Oyour face and firmly secure it.
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( P! ]) L5 G( m6 k! O8 a3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

% P2 [' z; V9 E" h$ o( l; pfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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% T0 T5 @" `5 k  |  X* q# h8 X/ duse more or less of the product than is recommended.
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; H) s  K& @: A8 U! m4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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5 O& G* E/ }) E  scleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

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

( e8 S) x- F4 d3 H" U( Y. l7 Qtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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  G- Z" v  n2 H" w4 fcleanser are gone.
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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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+ G3 O! h3 C3 x/ S# I* L& d1 O+ {7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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