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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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+ T5 H2 Z: }9 Xthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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9 g) G& z  g9 C; q3 Fsevere 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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% K6 b1 A4 i: J' v: jFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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& \$ z) f, S1 H+ t3 t" \+ Egenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

needs to be in a specific fashion.
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3 x# V& o; B1 }( `% x1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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clean as well.


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3 b& J  J/ p) U' b2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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/ }+ K6 n% A5 C& F3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

) B7 }" r$ G/ {7 z$ r6 ]) ?facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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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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9 j$ O$ ?& U1 S0 ~* E4 o% ^scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.



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
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cleanser are gone.
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, E" A9 Y2 p  `6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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and never use a towel more than once.
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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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" F5 l3 m, R$ G( G! `1 i8 [apply acne medications or moisturizers.