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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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* K9 V- {3 U6 uthat 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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2 l$ {0 J. c* n* Nsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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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

needs to be in a specific fashion.

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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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clean as well.



2.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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' A. P7 ~; C# d1 j. v0 C" K6 S3.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# _& y' ^, Q; m4 Y) fuse more or less of the product than is recommended.


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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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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
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( k  y! B$ V5 W5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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  B9 b; d2 {6 `. z0 V2 k6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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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
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