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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

severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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( y2 L+ y: t9 e# Q, FFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

3 B1 r: ^' c$ fgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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1 g8 S0 ]5 ~) m% ~5 p% x8 z8 {prevention 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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1.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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6 S, X7 y1 O; T7 z- l: \clean as well.

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& q& L% Z1 P- n, O, `2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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* F2 v' [, _% @* L& e3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

use more or less of the product than is recommended.



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
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# I6 f3 M: n/ `/ I  [: |* l$ Oscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.


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2 M* h9 ?0 x7 k5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

3 H4 u, b% f) w; O6 ~9 {take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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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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$ [  L: p8 Z4 y$ V3 t1 T' U7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.