Skin Care Routine

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Skin Care

Let the Web familiarize you with the special needs of your skin, and teach you good skin care habits to help you look and feel your best. If you have a specific skin condition you need to treat, are looking for skin care products to purchase or want to develop a regular skin care routine, the Skin Care Web Guide can help.

Skin Types

Skin types are often separated into three basic categories: oily, dry and ... read more »

Ethnic Skin

Some skin conditions are unique to ethnic skin. The Web sites below detail what ... read more »

Skin Care Routine

In order to keep skin healthy, it’s a good idea to develop a regular skin care routine for cleansing and protecting skin. Use these Web sites to learn what your skin needs, and what routine will serve it best.

Insights for a Skin Care Routine

  • Sometimes when you use a product for a long time, its effectiveness wears out. Consider revamping your routine to keep your skin looking its best. You can always return to your favorite products after a hiatus.
  • A good place to get hands-on advice about skin care is from the makeup counter at a department store. Sales people often offer free consultations; just be mindful that they will also try hard to send you home with pricey items. Find out which products work best for you, and then compare prices online. See this guide's “Skin Care Products” section.
  • If you do a simple search for “skin care routine” using a regular search engine you’ll find several products promising to make you younger, healthier and more beautiful … for a price. Be wary of these products; research them carefully, and try to purchase only items that come with a satisfaction guarantee.

Top Sites for a Skin Care Routine

For advice on skin care ...
Mayo Clinic
offers five skin care tips from a medical perspective.
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Marie Claire
offers many featured articles that give tips and hints about skin care. Although the site is targeted at women, the information can be helpful for men as well.
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TeensHealth has a thorough article with tips on taking care of your skin. Get advice on dealing with acne, cold sores, eczema, sun exposure and more.
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Video Reference

This video provides diet and nutrition tips that help promote healthier skin.
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Skin Conditions

If you're experiencing skin irritation but aren't sure if your situation is serious enough to ... read more »

Skin Treatments

Skin treatments can be purely cosmetic, or for medical purposes. You may have ... read more »

Find a Dermatologist

Although many skin care treatments can be done without visiting a dermatologist's office, there are ... read more »

Skin Care Products

Not only can you buy skin care products online, but most sites that deal in skin ... read more »

Tanning

Get information on the health risks and benefits of tanning. read more »

Skin Damage

These sites go beyond the basics of recommending sunscreen. Learn how to identify skin ... read more »

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