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Skin Care Products Buying Guide

In the guides below you'll find tips on how to buy the best products suited to your skin type and needs. Click on the links to check out our wikis and find out more about what to put on your skin and why. Also check out Health and Beauty Products Onboard if you plan to travel over the holidays.

The Basics

  • Cleansers: Cleansers are NOT created equal! The definition of "best cleanser" depends on your age, skin type, and skin condition. This guide will walk you through the process of choosing a suitable product.
  • Makeup Remover: Again, this depends on your own specific needs, such as the type of makeup you use, your daily regime, and most importantly, your skin type.
  • Moisturizer: Can be customized for age, skin type, and individual taste. Some may want a built-in bronzer , self tanner, SPF , fragrance...the possibilities are endless!
  • Scrubs: If you're using the wrong scrub, you can seriously damage your face. This guide will help you find what's best for your skin.
  • Toners: Less essential than the products above, and thus more difficult to choose. No worries! We've put together a comprehensive guide to help you shop.

Beyond Basics

  • Acne Treatments: They come in all shapes, sizes, and strengths. It's important to find what's right for you so you don't end up damaging your skin or exacerbating the problem. This guide can help.
  • Skin Care Appliances: Yes, there are such things. These appliances are for those who are really serious about flawless skin, or who have serious skin problems (such as bad acne).
  • Facial Saunas: These soothe you skin and your mood while keeping your face clear. This guide explains how and why you should use a facial sauna , and how to pick one out.
  • Masks: Masks help keep your pores clear  and your skin nourished. Here's how to find the right one.
  • Rosacea and Eczema: Skin conditions that shouldn't be ignored or neglected! This guide will help you learn how to manage them.

Anti-Aging

Sun Care

  • After-Sun Care: Attention, beach bums and regular sunbathers ! Use this guide to find the best way to take care of your skin.
  • Sun Protection: Crucial for EVERYONE! This article explains why (and what) you need to stay safe and healthy.
  • Sunless Tanning: Just the thing for fashionistas and beauty queens. Gives you the glow you crave without the damage you want to avoid. Here we explain what works, what doesn't, and what makes you look like an Oompa Loompa.

Winter Care

  • Moisturizing Soaps: Before you even put on your clothes and get ready for the day, start the moisturizing routine with your soap . It is an easy way to save time and prep your skin for the moisture it needs during these harsh winter months. 
  • Essential Oils for Women/Body Lotions: While it is important to protect your skin all year round, during the winter season many people are especially at risk of having their skin (and hair ) stripped of moisture. When skin is healthy and moisturized with essential oils , you'll be more protected from the elements.
  • Lip Balms: Keep your lips in as good shape as the rest of your skin. If you are the outdoorsy type, get a lip balm with SPF  built in to protect against minor sunburns.

Related Guides

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Perfume

Hair Care

Spa Treatments

Links

Here are some useful links with more information on skin care. You may also wish to see the Health and Beauty Resource Page, which has even more information on specific skin issues, from acne to aging, and more. You may also be interested in some basic information about organics.

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see:
FR: Soin de la peau
DE: Hautpflege

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