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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
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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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generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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' v2 T/ g6 j: R* [2 n7 B1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing
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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

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; I  D+ h% [( i( R, [) s3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

" g+ l" T8 ^% t% n8 r& w) Afacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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8 S3 B6 J. \2 n) A( O% W; [2 a4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

/ z* y+ h+ Z( A' Q0 f& ?- f& X. X1 ~scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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/ i- o" L' z: \6 M5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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' V9 g: x2 c1 V  R, V' Vtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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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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- z3 T7 t6 t& P. f7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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