Skin Care Basics

You cannot build a house without a solid foundation. You cannot prepare a soldier without basic training. And you cannot, or at least you should not, embark on a sophisticated skin rejuvenation program without getting the basics right. In fact, neglecting the basics is almost guaranteed to make the rest of your skin care program far less effective. The articles in this section cover the essential basics for maintaining skin health and preventing premature aging.

The cardinal rule of skin care: Do no harm

Basic Facial Routine and Its Elements

Basic routine overview
Cleansing
Toning
Moisturizing
Exfoliation

Basic Care for Different Skin Types

Normal skin
Oily skin
Combination skin
Dry skin
Sensitive skin

Skin Care for Your Age Group

Adjusting your skin care to fit your age
Skin care in your twenties
Skin care in your thirties
Skin care in your forties, fifties and beyond

Skin Care for the Eye Area

Why eye area skin care is important
Do no harm to your eye area skin
Moisturizing eye area skin
Firming eye area skin
Using skin care products in the eye area
Specific skin problems around the eye