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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

will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

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not the cause of acne.


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4 m3 l4 o8 c/ C5 d( W# @7 ^, JFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

4 q! {! I- g5 c: \. agenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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9 [! R0 Q* Q- {7 @! u) Gprevention 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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1.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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you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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/ x# |7 t- Y3 e2 e# _, [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

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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4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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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# m; ^8 D* t1 ^  L0 d; Cscrubbing 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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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

apply acne medications or moisturizers.