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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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# j5 G, t, d! S1 n7 Dthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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severe 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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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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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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! {8 V8 x2 d  q5 |in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

your face and firmly secure it.


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# E8 O9 X% u/ V6 c" j/ K8 L* v3.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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" @* z( l0 B+ F3 O' t% {4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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

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% _2 D3 b+ h0 k: q5.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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( d, H% N& S( s  b$ M( Y6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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( P% f, H/ f! P' g, c. e) S& T2 S6 r7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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