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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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  U+ `& Z) |7 G0 V7 mthat 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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3 U. Z7 M" y. C- vFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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  C6 F: ^/ _! m7 |4 T2 f1 t! tgenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

5 C8 c+ j+ V; o/ Q) W  a+ \2 Cprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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! ~3 n" }* [9 X  @( P' ^! S* t1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

2 s7 [7 \2 {2 L7 Chands 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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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
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your face and firmly secure it.
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1 y5 Q  ?9 O& y# R; a; n3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

, _3 @7 T; v- Z2 ifacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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4 y. t8 a# y( G8 @3 {. ]9 V, H/ k2 c4.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

9 F5 ]- |- \" M0 P& Zyou 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

7 ^! x) I$ }: Z% ?' h; Qtake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.

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5 k# Y) y2 Q& V- w; K% W6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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1 B& w; O% C+ S4 G% X7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.