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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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4 X; n0 I; t# l' n! J; g, S& Owill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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0 f* `9 o* I, ~* O) Mgenerally 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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needs to be in a specific fashion.



& ^9 {! m" ]1 Z& ]+ A" L7 T1.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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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are

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* q9 _0 t- \# W2 Y" o2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

- ?9 @  ^' b5 nin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.



3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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: H' k! m/ Y/ {" H; F; }facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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/ }) T' D+ B6 nuse more or less of the product than is recommended.
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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
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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+ W# B: ]. s* u4 s5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

* B9 q" k4 Z( h* d4 Q, ^4 Atake 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.