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Skincare basics

The 8 things worth knowing first. Short, practical and free to read, in any order.

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8 parts, any order

  1. Part 1 · 6 min readHow often to wash your pillowcase, face towel and makeup brushesBrushes, sponges, towels, pillowcases, jars and your hands: what needs washing, how often, and what the evidence says
  2. Part 2 · 7 min readHow to wash your face properly, and how often you really need toThe step-by-step wash, why hot water backfires, water-only mornings, the cleanser for your skin and the 60-second rule
  3. Part 3 · 6 min readWhat is double cleansing, and do you actually need it?Oil or balm first, cleanser second: what one study measured, who needs it, who can skip it, and the acne question
  4. Part 4 · 6 min readDoes oily skin need moisturizer? Yes, just a lighter oneWhy oily skin still needs it, what’s inside the jar, dry vs dehydrated, the damp-skin trick and SPF moisturizers
  5. Part 5 · 6 min readDo you need sunscreen every day? Indoors, clouds and winterWhen daily sunscreen matters, when it honestly doesn’t, and what a 4.5-year trial found about wearing it every morning
  6. Part 6 · 7 min readWhich goes first? Your skincare routine order, morning and nightMorning and night order, where every extra goes, how long to wait, and pilling fixes
  7. Part 7 · 7 min readHow to patch test skincare (it takes longer than 20 minutes)The AAD’s 7 to 10 day method, what a reaction looks like on every skin tone, irritation vs allergy, and a one-at-a-time plan
  8. Part 8 · 6 min readHow long does skincare take to work? A realistic timelineA timeline by goal, why the 28-day rule is too neat, a weekly photo check, and what sleep really does for your skin

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