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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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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
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5 i) F. Y2 M  H5 x7 ?4 Rhands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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# D' e  v- v- j  f" ]# oyou 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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) [. u" c1 d/ ]  S( g2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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1 |( j& y( Y4 S3 N$ rin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

your face and firmly secure it.

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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

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use more or less of the product than is recommended.



# S7 N" U+ L3 i4.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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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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8 r% K( D- `6 R$ P4 X. M" U& }scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.



/ c( r: W) k  z3 F$ I5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

& B" `/ |- Q3 F2 a, }+ Mtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.

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and never use a towel more than once.
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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.