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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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( h2 [! y: |9 `- d5 n9 Rthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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" a7 Q1 ^$ u' ?) Q" z8 ]will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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, }+ a9 `1 c( Y+ U' L! X# |5 T7 `severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

( D( v/ @! a9 j$ o4 @not the cause of acne.
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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generally 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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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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

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& y% s* d7 w/ _+ K* `/ {0 _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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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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cleanser are gone.


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0 n, C5 u0 L3 O5 C$ d- R# k6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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  N0 D4 ~, L- v7 s0 f/ y* E5 Z7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.