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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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* i. S( P! s/ ?+ E& eFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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  K$ _: E( D6 P1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

: b1 F: @( U# j' |( whands 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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9 ^3 i" {, z+ p8 R& I: n( @# f2.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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your face and firmly secure it.



8 V. X' W2 y* p: d5 H3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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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

you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

6 j0 c- O/ ?- x1 nscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

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cleanser are gone.


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" {/ l" }, X7 z+ d9 z/ M/ _5 l. P5 y6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

and never use a towel more than once.
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# k6 l3 ~$ p: h9 g; {7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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