Basic Daily Skin Care Recommendation
asked 3 years ago by gina_mar in USA
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: regimen
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.
1 answer to Basic Daily Skin Care Recommendation
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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...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist