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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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4 e. d% {8 D6 x% E2 B: ~& X& V7 uthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

- J7 [) k7 v: S! j3 q+ Ewill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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" k0 M9 a% n1 h% V3 [severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is
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! F8 {- V! l; u: t* f- }, ~/ X1 f" _not the cause of acne.
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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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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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6 I  Z% @% z& _5 m; \. ?5 ]needs to be in a specific fashion.


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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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) p* _. W0 U% K* k/ O/ Qhands 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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2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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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

9 x) p7 `5 `8 D) Y7 t5 s6 _facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

5 A* Y7 F, o7 _* O' S0 ^& b) c: V0 Luse more or less of the product than is recommended.



' y. h1 b! X, V. }( ^2 d4.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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' |9 H' _) ]& Fyou go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

% m  s1 L& q" e/ Rscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

% `: f' U& @8 f4 ltake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.
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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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  g! T; W- H; ?6 V$ M6 P2 Z; n7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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