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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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not the cause of acne.
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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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needs to be in a specific fashion.
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- T2 ?0 m) i1 t  N1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

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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

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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& ]1 {4 g$ M0 u! l, y- ofacial 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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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

scrubbing 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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cleanser are gone.
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- j" B) H3 q5 B! V6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face

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7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you

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