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

that most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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will help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less

severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

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) b$ _  ?3 K  `* BFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

, R, N8 W" @2 u) pprevention 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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% p1 t0 J) r5 M# ^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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* Q3 P, R' _) o: X- h( b; J5 cyou 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

in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

your face and firmly secure it.

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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

4 B9 U5 |; W8 `" x& i2 A6 q* J) u  [facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

. d. w/ J6 {* Z! w8 q0 ]use more or less of the product than is recommended.



5 p' h. k! E: S8 w  K: Y4.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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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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/ W& H* D% ^- h5.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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! a* H: h" ^5 d& a3 _- W2 E6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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' [  P$ U0 u' V9 {- R- h- P5 ~7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

/ \' c0 x' R( A: ]apply acne medications or moisturizers.