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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

not the cause of acne.
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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) u/ q3 v2 p) Yprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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0 g2 U+ |+ J7 f- V. k+ m1.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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) P6 c8 }' }% w# e* F" ?2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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your face and firmly secure it.
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, t* a- C" A8 v) Y( W  q3.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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4.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

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

take 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

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.