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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

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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( }! F' ?' I1 m5 P/ j/ u- kFacial 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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prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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5 |0 i$ Y) ~1 m1.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

clean as well.

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; b' m, `3 M) f- \0 ?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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your face and firmly secure it.
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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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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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* p( j' ~2 T1 W5 d- X4 J2 A0 }. [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.
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% L0 A& z$ ^; p/ |% ]5 N6.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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