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About skin

About Skin

6 ways to shape your skincare routine based on your skin type

The skin is your body’s protective shield – that’s why we’ve taken over 100 years of skincare science to help you achieve healthier-looking skin with a customized skincare routine in just 7 steps.

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Baby and children’s skin is particularly sensitive and needs extra-special care.

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Healthy microbiome, healthy skin

What is skin microbiome and how do I protect it?

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Understanding skin

What are the factors that affect it?

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Most male skin is thicker, oilier and more stressed than female skin.

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Skin at different ages

How does skin’s structure and appearance change over the years?

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Skin in different body parts – skin structure differs according to where it is on the body.

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Skin's pH - what is it and why does it matter?

Skin’s pH plays an important role in the skin's barrier function. I

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Skin’s protective barrier

How does skin protect our bodies?

Learn more about skin barrier

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Skin has many layers: How do they form and what role do they play?

BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

How to identify your skin type.

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Skin and the sun

How do the sun’s UVA, UVB and HEVIS light rays affect skin?

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What is high-energy visible light?

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Hyperpigmentation

What causes age spots and how can I reduce them?

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Hyperpigmentation

What causes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and how can I reduce it?

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What helps with itchy skin either all over the body or on specific areas such as the calves?

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Keratosis Pilaris

Causes, symptoms and treatment for chicken skin

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Hyperpigmentation

What causes melasma and how can I reduce dark patches on my skin?

How does the sun cause premature skin aging?

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How can I prevent them and protect my allergy-prone skin?

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Psoriasis – causes, symptoms and solutions

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What are Rosacea and Couperose-prone skin and how can symptoms be treated?

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Seborrheic Dermatitis – what you need to know.

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Why does it need special sun protection?

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Xerosis – understand the causes and symptoms of dry skin to find an effective, personalised solution.

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CLEANSING AND TONING

How do I choose the best facial cleanser for my skin?

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A step-by-step daily routine to cleanse and care for facial skin.

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Eucerin's selected advice for the health of your skin