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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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6 i9 {! O# \3 e$ vwill help to make acne outbreaks happen less frequently and be less
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  Z3 j- t2 N) |Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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  B, s( L; q, P4 X* a) l5 [; u9 \generally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the
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- z. @7 @3 x4 ]' J/ N2 d  yprevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress
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/ Q: V& r+ L0 o" x$ I* ?% Qneeds to be in a specific fashion.
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" b- w2 @5 S/ `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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5 E, w$ I! C* k+ ~! W( |) j, W2.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

your face and firmly secure it.
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  [( L/ r9 A4 M( s) p! G3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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% j; m7 e) G* m3 |5 X4 vfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use 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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! u9 z9 S& S2 j6 P8 Pcleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that

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to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

scrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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- O5 O' t6 y) F: |6 k  k5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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* ~% i+ t/ s! D" F: l: atake a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the
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cleanser are gone.

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