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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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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

/ |$ w0 {8 S' ygenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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# m9 `! z" R- Z: s/ ^9 K% f1.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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clean as well.


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* Y/ g9 p  j$ Y+ H, [$ Q2.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

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% F2 T/ P* k/ r5 U' W) ^; D3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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4.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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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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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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. k* v* [# ]( [, e7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.