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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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; Q% D9 W" z. W8 `that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

- Z9 m$ b# n8 T: A, y( f5 i% \. Ewill 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

not the cause of acne.
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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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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.

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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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; h- `$ M9 A. S( c! J8 gyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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/ I& ]' f$ p& Q" F' Rclean as well.


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6 K( u: `/ X' G6 }2.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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4 C4 O0 x: P2 b, \7 W3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

5 d$ u7 X$ [! l2 N( o4 a& r6 `facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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7 `' n; p9 @) O+ k: C4 huse more or less of the product than is recommended.


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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

5 r" a& x+ |2 _" {2 m0 bcleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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( v: O3 d/ \& w  N( I4 a$ f9 g1 \you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

' [/ @7 B+ f" E* T0 w; _; Z" ~to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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; \2 M1 n5 c  r% e* @/ i' Tscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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! Y4 S; Q- L2 |* S, t5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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4 k& I7 I  A7 ^4 V1 U; t9 |: m1 Ztake 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.



" F& i- g- U" j6 R0 S& ~7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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