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

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severe when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

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& K8 A7 Y, s3 E& w5 o' L2 VFacial cleansing is particularly important for those who are

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prevention 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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1.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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; s3 t8 e7 G* r7 S0 [0 u1 A" h2.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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3 T8 m6 ?$ ?- w) g3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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' L* L0 Q" k4 p9 K4 q* nfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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' l0 u9 }1 b; _1 B0 U, nuse more or less of the product than is recommended.

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1 S, O' U$ g2 K6 s/ x  W5 g4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard
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+ X  S5 _6 x4 C, I5 dscrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.


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0 X3 w  t/ C$ ~/ N5.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.

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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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- R( J  U2 f& `+ \9 I9 c- o9 E7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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