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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts

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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) e1 L+ c# ^- ^9 _' E* }severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

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) p5 K" }; _0 E; m2 MFacial 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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- W+ M: h9 X( q6 F: |needs to be in a specific fashion.
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# p' e: `9 J- A1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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" t  M% w. l8 y, }1 I& jyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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& y! j' d7 q% X1 T9 R2.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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, Y+ u/ G6 m& ^* X9 _+ B3 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

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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

* [. h  b) a+ J2 c0 o" Bto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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+ F# ^4 H9 T: ?1 P1 t$ U) vscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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: n8 ~" M  w- U$ K5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

/ ^8 _3 G4 _% F- b8 n8 Wtake 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

apply acne medications or moisturizers.