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

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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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, o; U3 h+ }, d+ c  psevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

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% b, D7 K4 R% {+ G% U$ v2 ?Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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- _" q* Q) }9 R/ J1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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' F3 @% _! p3 @6 ?* j1 V5 {! b. ^clean as well.


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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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. n8 w! ^  ~6 X1 d: T1 X0 @- @0 ~facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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0 h+ Y' Z7 H5 S# }" f4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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( p* Z! D) A, H# i6 h  F# Ucleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

$ G3 V) U) `+ Tyou go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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9 O  S  Q1 ~$ N$ `to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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$ o1 s. C2 U& H3 k. pscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

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cleanser are gone.

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- F( ?0 G! _% h' m6.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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! D0 D6 E1 X' X6 L2 e7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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