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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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7 c1 F0 c( \) e" d$ F0 Z' I  q% vthat 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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not the cause of acne.
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1 z3 \, `9 z' C6 K; z, q' uFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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/ K, B6 p, S% V( c: E. Mprevention 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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' ?6 @- z) x& {: H& d+ c1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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0 }4 w! A" \1 q5 u) p3 tyou need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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2.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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) j; M" P9 S3 B- D* @1 M2 W3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

2 D+ {! ^$ A( c( Tfacial 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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( E8 w9 N* o: ]! X8 v4.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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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.



5.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.



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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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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apply acne medications or moisturizers.