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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

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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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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, C3 k' z) \" {1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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5 B4 _* B6 n/ Y/ xhands 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
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in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from

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! K% E+ w3 }. t, D3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or

$ x: u1 y. q- P! dfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never

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  ]" q1 b  ^1 I5 }  Y4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the
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1 `1 w1 {6 I! G+ I( M( K9 y- vcleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

% B  P7 m" b3 V9 X& c' j3 tto the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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5 Q, j8 ^5 L5 D# @; M2 e3 ^$ Uscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.
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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

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6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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.