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

1 r# ^! B" j, b/ jthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean
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" R+ q2 G0 `8 n% s! d$ s, Bwill 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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not the cause of acne.


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) N4 ]9 P* d4 J5 H( _Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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2 \; |1 A6 q7 X7 o7 @  {, yprevention 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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. m3 v2 F9 V0 H& G" c1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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  y4 b/ k' l- Q6 c# p( `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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6 v2 ^  N* u+ X; L" q, Din a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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your face and firmly secure it.
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) L6 x4 Z5 C' z" Q8 E" D* [# c4 V3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

facial 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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, u6 \; j6 i+ a7 a/ `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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scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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8 w: l( k( t+ C; m1 W! \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.



  ^3 }' z6 V! [' ~1 x6.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.