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How To Take Care Of Skin

It's important to take care of your body. When it comes to taking care of your skin, you want to make the time and investment. The sooner you start making smart, healthy skin choices, the better off your skin will be long-term. Whether you practice a basic routine or a more complex one, maintaining healthy skin pays off in the long-run.

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A basic skincare routine involves three key steps:

1. Cleanse: Twice daily, especially before bed, use a cleanser suited to your skin type (oil-free for oily skin, hydrating for dry skin) to remove impurities that water alone can't. This preps the skin for other products.

2. Exfoliate: Remove dead skin cells that can cause acne, dullness, and wrinkles. Follow product instructions for frequency.

3. Moisturize: All skin types need moisturizer. Use an oil-free option for oily/combination skin. During the day, choose a moisturizer with SPF for sun protection. At night, apply a richer night cream and an eye cream designed for the delicate eye area.

An advanced skincare routine adds targeted treatments to the basic routine:

1. Toner: After cleansing, apply toner to soften, calm, and prep the skin for further treatment. Choose alcohol-free toners for sensitive or wrinkle-prone skin. Specialized toners can address acne or aging concerns.

2. Serums & Targeted Treatments: After exfoliating and before moisturizing, apply serums or creams addressing specific concerns (acne, anti-aging). Layer products from lightest (serums) to heaviest (creams).

3. Masks: Use masks weekly or as needed to provide intensive treatment for various skin concerns like acne, dryness, or dark spots. These typically dry on the skin, drawing out impurities and adding moisture.

4. Tissue Masks: For a concentrated dose of serum, use tissue masks weekly or as directed. These create an occlusive environment for deeper penetration of ingredients, ideally used at night followed by moisturizer.

5. Cleansing Waters: These no-rinse cleansers efficiently remove makeup and impurities, making them convenient for all skin types.

6. Dark Spot Treatments: Address dark spots with specialized serums, masks, or creams used as part of your nightly routine or weekly treatments.

A consistent, effective skincare routine leads to noticeable, long-term improvements in your skin's health and appearance.