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How to build a three-step skincare routine for your skin type

Cleanse, moisturize, protect. Choose the products by your skin type.

How to build a three-step skincare routine for your skin type
When to see a doctor
Persistent irritation: see a dermatologist.

At a glance

Do

  • Keep a simple, regular routine
  • Patch-test new products on your arm
  • Wash hands before touching your face

Do not

  • Do not use many new products at once
  • Do not share towels or razors
  • Do not pick or scrub hard

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Steps

How to build a three-step skincare routine for your skin type
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Find your skin type with the quiz in Tools.

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Cleanser: gel for oily, cream for dry, gentle for normal.

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Moisturizer: light gel for oily, rich cream for dry.

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Sunscreen SPF 30+ in the morning. Add one new product at a time.

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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources

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Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.

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