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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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) v7 _5 F4 a4 E+ n# [will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

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/ `# h8 R8 W/ K1 LFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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

6 t4 A# X+ _) x. U6 u5 yprevention 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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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

4 U" e7 Z0 L$ qyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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" h1 j& R& G: q: j9 w7 l0 m4 \. ]4 Rclean as well.
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. N; L3 Q; J8 ^, @2 h* k# D' y2.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

your face and firmly secure it.
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. e. O! U0 }0 J7 h9 N8 o4 {* k% b. x3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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. F- m8 R  J/ u% S; o) z% e- T4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

9 i7 S; D9 U2 t: i0 Tcleanser 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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) a! m6 m' M) F' p# A) Pto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

8 G! I% g7 z: A0 Pscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

, {" G0 I( x  Y# u# b( W5 a$ R: Rtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

cleanser are gone.
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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.