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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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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
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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

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: _7 c* R( h2 Y) W4 G1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your

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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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+ W! x# k: Z# u/ V+ `- }2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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9 A( u# Y  R) s7 [  fin a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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facial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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6 G/ A8 f1 C& t( K$ k* _7 huse more or less of the product than is recommended.
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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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* H' ?/ q% `: A" J  ^you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention
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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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$ [* \* B; [4 L5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont

1 @% L5 k; b. c5 btake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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% g. ?. d9 @" d- [  }$ S6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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' |1 \( p: _; J% b7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

apply acne medications or moisturizers.