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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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not the cause of acne.
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8 m0 A5 a; O4 \Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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4 l0 d  f2 J5 h- N; xgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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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

hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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3 J& j0 C! G5 p0 k+ \$ n) m) byou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

clean as well.
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! N/ q+ a* b0 S9 C2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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your face and firmly secure it.

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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

$ Z" ^5 q! O' o, t2 r; Hfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.
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* n8 o2 i' D1 J: s6 P/ v8 |* _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

you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

5 F7 y/ _2 R% F, H% d1 Ctake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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2 Y9 g% Y! L/ i' n( [6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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

apply acne medications or moisturizers.