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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
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

( j3 p$ |) B( c" u" Mgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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5 W8 H! X, C: B1.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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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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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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/ T; p+ i' c) c# K* c( }3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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3 R# S& Q6 |( x0 Z, K4 P- |$ Mfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

4 h$ \, O  H( v/ Pcleanser 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

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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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/ E# S, t/ j" [1 J; Ctake 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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/ @, D- I% T: ]* \; V7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.