concepts

dalszcbk

Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
. x4 ]8 p2 s' ]" }
9 v* O1 E* H) A3 Cthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
  ?# L  q* @$ f+ A$ J( ?4 I# _. U
% S1 M. W/ ~/ H1 q) Vsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.
8 F/ Q$ z. S6 j
$ Z( c1 a0 w% ]& a5 t( o, j' R

Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

! F& h9 r% ^6 ~; I; i, Eneeds to be in a specific fashion.

2 \" u4 M3 x' g) n: S

1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
& w8 o* [# f" B
hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

- U2 ?. ?" e, k. l% |2 t7 h$ Jyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
: B% |( `, Z7 H3 A5 T
  a$ ]4 F1 i( D; A6 |. Jclean as well.
/ Z6 ]; p5 w. z. L5 d. g

7 a5 ?9 J$ n8 s' Q! \( h2 E. q
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

7 \5 z+ A# m3 Jyour face and firmly secure it.
/ w0 g5 m. A; J, L" {4 L

/ @- m8 @& _" W) d
3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
4 p1 I0 l) O# Q* `1 z+ {
facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

use more or less of the product than is recommended.


6 e6 h& f2 a# b/ z
4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
% U: N/ D' p  J' N; V2 q+ f+ b8 N7 ]
4 ]8 O5 f2 ]+ jcleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

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

- [2 H) j! O8 l& ?! q/ \to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
; q, V- _4 e- }% `) f
scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
9 T: n. x) T8 F# a. ]/ G


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

4 l) D; M& Z) `4 A0 _3 g$ btake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
4 O: ~9 O/ U1 }( i+ I6 s
cleanser are gone.

+ i& J! E1 |7 o, P0 Z$ ~$ t& h
' j) ?) d/ Q1 s4 Z! f) T
6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

and never use a towel more than once.

0 _/ l' x! S! m' E( t$ @

- ?0 s, |. \0 G1 G  Y1 j, P7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
1 z" ?9 i* @- J) H
apply acne medications or moisturizers.