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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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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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* A8 K- ]4 v4 z7 x5 a5 mgenerally 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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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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! X9 G' ?( s/ V# U! ]. y( x2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either

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your face and firmly secure it.
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: @% y4 ~! W6 g% b3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

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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
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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

scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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; e# n* z4 ?0 [5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

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cleanser are gone.


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, a, V# e/ B8 P- C& p6.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.