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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts

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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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) c6 Z: G7 O7 s# e: {. M: ?( }2 HFacial 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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" I6 a* e. B' J3 V: u. |hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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; W/ L1 e. W2 Q) X4 Nyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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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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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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6 A' o9 f" M! d: d4 g$ euse 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

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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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! h& \1 Q' O2 J5 i* S: I* y5.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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3 ]3 q8 j4 O) e8 P5 z" n8 }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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9 Y+ f8 J% b6 t& \, D  R7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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