Skincare involves practices that support the health and appearance of the skin, including cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting from sun damage.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Skincare FAQ


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What is skin care & how does it work?

1. What Is Skincare? As the name suggests, skincare is a method through which skin is treated and cared for. This can be through the use of products (creams, emollients, etc), nutrition and diet to supplement skin health, as well as lifestyle practises (avoiding direct sunlight, not smoking).

How does skin care affect your overall health?

Skin is one of the largest organs of the body. Because of this, caring for your skin can directly affect your overall health. Your skin acts as a protective shield and is most vulnerable to outside elements. It’s affected by more factors than you may think. For instance, the following can play a role in your overall skin health:

What is skin care & why is it important?

Skin care is a routine daily procedure in many settings, such as skin that is either too dry or too moist, and prevention of dermatitis and prevention of skin injuries. Skin care is a part of the treatment of wound healing, radiation therapy and some medications. Skin care is at the interface of cosmetics and dermatology.

What is a skincare routine?

A skincare routine is an essential daily regimen that focuses on maintaining and enhancing the health and appearance of your skin. Incorporating a customized routine that caters to your unique skin type and concerns helps you achieve a radiant and youthful complexion.

What is the most important skin care advice?

Divya Shokeen, a board-certified dermatologist in Torrance, California, agrees. "The most important skin-care advice would be to keep it simple," Shokeen says. "Start with your basics and expand as you see fit." Those basics should always include the following three steps, performed in the following order:

What is good skin care?

The first rule of good skin care is to keep it simple. According to Khatra Paterson, the owner of KP Aesthetics, it’s best to stick with the basics: Simple skin care also means using just enough product. “There are no benefits in using liberal amounts of products apart from sunscreen,” Paterson says. Lunba Khan-Salim, MD, of Time to Bloom agrees.

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