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Basic Daily Skin Care Recommendation

I'm 25, and I've never used any skin care products in my life -- never really needed to, but mostly never cared to.

However, I am getting to the point where I feel I need a skin care routine at least for my face -- as a base for make-up, to prevent winter drying, and to reduce occasional breakouts.

What would you recommend as a good basic skin-care regimen? Can't really get this advice from a spa, as they're all out to sell stuff.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by gina_mar in USA
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Some Basics

Your daily skin care routine should vary depending on whether your skin is oily or dry, dark or fair, sensitive or non-sensitive and any extraneous factors such as rosacea, acne, or ezcema. However, the basics should be: 1) Washing Preferably twice a day. If you can only wash once do it at night. More grime and makeup accumulates during the day so a night wash is better and should take a bit longer. Wash your face gently. Do not scrub. If you have blackheads realize that... more
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