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Skin care is not just a multi-million dollar industry. This is a way of life, especially for those who have regular daily tasks.

However, there is no one formula for everyone. It can take months to establish a basic routine (I can attest), especially if you are looking for the best dry skin products on the market, or if you have sensitive skin, eczema or rosacea.

After discussing the beauty of 411 with two dermatologists, my skin really never looked brighter and softer-all thanks to following the proper steps.

“You may encounter situations where you want to buy a lot of products, but if your skin is in good condition — if it’s healthy and radiant — you don’t want to over-skin it,” Dr. Li told the Washington Post. “Every two It’s good to change the product every month or so, but sometimes if the product works for you, you will stick to it."

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Please keep in mind that some of the products we recommend are suitable for multiple skin types.

"In general, our idea is to move from the lightest product that is the easiest to absorb, to heavier products," said Dr. Jin.

Dr. Rhee recommends using simple cleansers, serums, moisturizers and sunscreens in the morning and a richer product line at night, depending on your preferences. Below, she explains each product and its advantages:

According to Dr. King, all moisturizers should contain moisturizers, emollients, and sealants. Here is a breakdown of all three:

"Moisturizers for all skin types should contain these three ingredients, but dry or mature skin may require heavier occlusive agents," Dr. Jin added. "For oily and acne-prone skin, avoid any acne-causing ingredients such as coconut oil. Lighter occlusions may be sufficient."

"People with oily skin often have shiny skin in the T zone, and they may also have shiny skin outside the T zone," said Dr. Jin. "People with dry skin often feel dry."

In addition, Dr. Rhee does not like to classify skin types as "combinations."

"If your T zone is oily, it usually means you are combining with dry areas elsewhere, which means your skin may be unbalanced," she said. "This may be due to the use of irritating ingredients or excessive scrubbing." 

For dry and mature skin, Dr. King recommends the use of mild cleansers that do not contain harsh detergents and contain moisturizers, emollients, and occlusive agents to support the skin barrier and moisturize during the cleansing process.

For oily and acne-prone skin, she recommends using a cleanser containing salicylic acid.

"Salicylic acid is an excellent pore cleansing ingredient because it can exfoliate the skin surface and penetrate the pores to remove oil," said Dr. Jin. "It is a good ingredient for oily and acne-prone skin and people who treat and prevent acne (such as blackheads and whiteheads)."

It is worth noting that salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid used for chemical exfoliation of the skin. "They dissolve the keys that keep the surface of the skin dull, dead skin cells, so the skin will fall off gently-exposing the smoother, brighter skin underneath," she added.

"Hyaluronic acid is a natural moisturizer that can hold 1,000 times its weight in water," said Dr. Jin. "This makes it a key molecule involved in skin moisturizing."

Dr. Jin added that it is best to combine moisturizing ingredients (such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin) with emollients and occlusive agents to lock in moisture and moisturize the skin, especially if your skin is dry or living in a low-humidity environment .

"Vitamin B3 or niacinamide has been shown in multiple studies to help reduce some of the signs of skin aging, especially skin tone and texture," she said. "Nicotinamide is the precursor of the molecule responsible for cell proliferation, repair of cell damage and other biochemical necessities in the body."

In addition, it is an effective antioxidant that can brighten the skin by diminishing hyperpigmentation and reducing redness. According to Dr. King, niacinamide can also increase the production of skin ceramide, which helps strengthen the skin’s barrier and prevent water loss.

Dr. Jin added that it is safe to use niacinamide every day. "Regular use will improve results. Look for products that contain 5% niacinamide-it turns out that this percentage can have a significant impact without causing irritation."

"Citrate is another form of vitamin C, it is another chemical exfoliant, and another alpha-hydroxy acid that accelerates skin renewal," said Dr. Rhee.

"It is essentially a lightening moisturizer that can rebalance the skin because it is not as heavy as a moisturizer, nor as runny as a toner," said Dr. Li. "If you are pressed for time or don't want too many products, the essence will be the first thing, because it is not that important."

"Caffeine shrinks blood vessels, thereby reducing puffiness," said Dr. King.

Dr. Rhee further explained how caffeine is a powerful ingredient. "Caffeine is an antioxidant that shrinks the nasal cavity, so it squeezes the blood vessels a little bit," she said. "If you have brown, purple or even green under your eyes, it's because you have more blood vessels, so caffeine helps to safely contract these blood vessels in a non-dangerous way."

"Vitamin C is an important part of skin health. It is both an antioxidant and a key factor in collagen synthesis," said Dr. Jin. "Vitamin C contributes to photoprotection, reduces photodamage, and is necessary for wound healing-it can also prevent free radicals from other sources, such as pollution."

Dr. Jin added that it is worth noting that vitamin C helps to brighten the skin and prevent and diminish dark spots caused by ultraviolet radiation.

According to Dr. Jin, moisturizers should be used after cleansing and before going to bed. She added that if you have dry skin, you may need to use moisturizers more frequently.

"The difference between a gel and a cream moisturizer is only related to how much emollient it contains," said Dr. Rhee. "There is less gel than cream, so if this is what you want, cream will be more moisturizing."

Dr. King explained that for most people, washing their faces twice a day is sufficient.

"Essences are generally lighter, absorb faster, contain more effective active ingredients and lighter moisturizers, while creams are heavier and more moisturizing, and the strength of the active ingredients may not be as high," said Dr. Jin. "You can also use creams after using serums to enhance the moisturizing effect."

In addition, Dr. King stated that both are helpful to add to your skin care routine, because the delicate skin around the eyes is particularly susceptible to irritation, fine lines, dark circles and puffiness. "People with edema should look for eye creams or serums containing caffeine to help constrict blood vessels and reduce edema, while those with fine lines should look for anti-aging peptides, growth factors and retinol."

Dr. Jin said that if you are using lightweight, oil-free, water-based cosmetics, using toner may be sufficient to remove makeup. However, in most cases, she would recommend makeup removers and/or cleansers.

"There is a caveat to toner-you have to choose a gentle, neutral toner so that it does not peel off your skin," Dr. Rhee added. She recommends using micellar water because it acts like an oil, so you don't have to use force-or use some of the irritating ingredients in wet wipes-to remove makeup.

“People with dry skin may benefit from masks that contain moisturizers [such as hyaluronic acid], emollients [such as ceramide] and moisturizers,” said Dr. Jin. "Those with oily or acne-prone skin may benefit from a clay mask because the clay absorbs excess sebum."

Dr. Jin added that anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as vitamin C and green tea, can help soothe irritated skin.

"If your skin is good, balanced and doesn't feel dry, if your skin feels a bit dull or want extra radiance, I recommend a facial scrub or mask once or twice a week," said Dr. Rhee. "You don't want anything that feels too rough or has large beads; generally speaking, if it feels too rough on the hands of young children, I will not apply it on your face."

Dr. King advocates the use of mineral sunscreens that do not cause acne. "I recommend physical sunscreens (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) because they are located on the surface of the skin and can scatter and deflect ultraviolet rays, physically preventing them from penetrating the skin," she said. "They usually contain a combination of 2 to 6 of these ingredients: oxybenzone, octoxylate, avobenzone, caprylate, octocrelin, and persalicylate."

For tinted moisturizers and other SPF-containing cosmetics, Dr. Rhee still recommends the use of traditional facial sunscreens. “If you want a tinted moisturizer with SPF, that’s usually extra credit, but if people don’t use traditional sunscreen, they won’t reapply it often to protect your skin from the sun.”