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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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0 d7 o3 `- w. i, g3 S7 O$ gsevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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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.
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! o3 u5 W2 V* A" C# m) z# U1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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4 T2 x) ^; z) ]% W: |2 o* [" Uhands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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clean as well.
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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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9 f$ f! x: r) I4 zin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.

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  d8 {" P3 {1 S* L: B8 `3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial 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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1 A! ~- e; M; b2 D  C, s4.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

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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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- {! X7 E- w& @: z3 _5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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take 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
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.