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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

  a( H! F: \( a) [' inot the cause of acne.
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1 ^# ?. i9 G, I4 p$ P# w. `' ]! ?Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.



1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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! [* b3 U* P  ?+ v8 G" ~) Z3 ihands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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% M* c+ Z& O# I( ^( G. @" cyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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8 m9 a- j! ~5 Y. }' d, p# {% v2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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6 J6 T8 e9 z! b% T4 d) D, cin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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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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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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" A2 J: p8 a- b4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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9 l7 ]! ]6 {6 p9 t$ ato the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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1 ]$ k8 |- T' e7 M( v$ p' ^5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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4 b6 ^$ f7 _* [2 G# y3 f1 stake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

cleanser are gone.
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" C* l# L# q5 m- j' H- O5 j( D6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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  m9 g: u0 T, ~& a7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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3 V8 a8 {$ T9 L& s2 oapply acne medications or moisturizers.