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1. | Rule #1: Don't pick!
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2. | Wash twice a day. Lightly in the AM. Extra-thoroughly in the PM.
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3. | Disinfect by placing a septic stick on the zit for 30 seconds.
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4. | To reduce redness: Saturate a cotton ball with Visine and hold it on the blemish for 2 minutes or more.
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5. | Reduce swelling or inflammation with a dab a Preparation H. Leave it on for a few minutes until absorbed.
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6. | Have a professional facial regularly to safely extract clogged oil and dirt without infection or scarring.
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7. | Don't overtreat. Over-doing it - washing, masking, or medicating - can stimulate more oil.
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8. | Rest on the 7th Day. Give skin a makeup-free day.
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9. | Eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise to improve circulation.
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10. | Use oil-free sun blocks or tanning lotions.
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11. | Avoid creme-based foundation or blush if your skin is oily.
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12. | Keep your hands off your face. When you do touch your face, make sure fingers and nails are clean as possible.
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13. | See a dermatologist if acne persists.
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14. | Exfoliate at night, 1-2 times a week.
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15. | Use an acne/oily skin-fighting mask once a week.
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16. | Avoid washcloths. A good alternate is a disposable cleansing 'facial' cloth. Use once.
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17. | and throw away!
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18. | Dry face with a clean towel.
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19. | Wash with warm - not hot - water, and lots of it.
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20. | Cut oil buildup with an oil-blotting "mattifying" toner.
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21. | Use oil-free moisturizer sparingly. A dime-sized amount is plenty.
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22. | If soap overdries skin, switch to cleanser - or alternate soap with cleanser, morning and night.
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