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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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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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not the cause of acne.


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7 q* H/ ^0 s! Y2 jFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

; C7 @; y3 x% i4 `generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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/ I0 P$ a* d. x& Wprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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needs to be in a specific fashion.



6 _% l; N5 b$ h0 ~1 ?3 R+ b6 ]- K1.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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clean as well.



4 }/ c* x/ ~4 a# j2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

0 |2 L# e# n, K' Nin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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* z/ V0 a0 D; yfacial 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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2 S& Q! u3 g3 j6 T4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

- w1 C  P% N0 D, xyou 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

9 _* P/ k4 d  lscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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

take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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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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8 m7 w( j3 T& W! z% K# _7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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