Skin Care (general)
Synopsis of Skin Care (general)
General skin care refers to a holistic routine that supports the health, integrity, and appearance of the skin across all ages and skin types. The skin is the body’s largest organ, acting as a barrier against environmental toxins, pathogens, and moisture loss. Proper skin care includes cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection, and nutritional support, all of which help prevent premature aging, dryness, inflammation, and acne. A balanced skin care routine maintains hydration, pH balance, elasticity, and a healthy microbiome. Lifestyle factors such as diet, hydration, stress, and sleep also directly impact skin vitality and resilience.
Types:
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Basic skin care: Daily routine including gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection
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Preventative skin care: Focused on preserving youthfulness and preventing damage
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Corrective skin care: Targets concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, or wrinkles
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Barrier repair: Restores the skin's protective layer after irritation or damage
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Sensitive skin care: Uses hypoallergenic, non-irritating products to reduce redness and inflammation
Common Causes of Skin Concerns:
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Environmental exposure (UV, wind, pollution)
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Harsh cleansers or over-exfoliation
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Hormonal changes or imbalances
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Poor hydration or nutrient intake
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Inflammatory foods (e.g., sugar, dairy for some)
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Inadequate sleep or high stress levels
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Disruption of the skin microbiome (e.g., through antibiotics or harsh products)
Severity Causes (When Skin Health Declines):
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Chronic inflammation or oxidative stress
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Persistent barrier damage and moisture loss
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Untreated infections or clogged pores
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Systemic nutrient deficiencies (e.g., zinc, omega-3s, vitamins A, C, D)
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Autoimmune or metabolic conditions affecting skin (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, diabetes)
When to See a Doctor:
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Unexplained or worsening rashes, irritation, or acne
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Changes in skin texture, pigmentation, or moles
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Chronic dryness, flakiness, or infections
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Suspected allergic reactions or product sensitivities
Natural remedies for Skin Care (general)
Aloe vera: A soothing moisturizer that hydrates, heals, and calms irritation without clogging pores. Supports barrier recovery and reduces redness.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Strengthen skin cell membranes and reduce inflammation. Improve texture, elasticity, and barrier integrity from within.
Probiotics: Support the gut-skin axis, promoting clear, resilient skin and helping to reduce inflammation and conditions like acne or eczema.
Vitamin C: Boosts collagen production, brightens skin tone, and protects against UV-induced oxidative damage. Essential in both topical and dietary forms.
Vitamin A (and derivatives): Regulates skin cell turnover and supports barrier function. Often used to improve tone, texture, and acne prevention.
Magnesium: Helps regulate hydration and inflammation at the skin level. Also promotes relaxation, which indirectly benefits skin through reduced stress.
Zinc: Key for wound healing, oil control, and immune defense in the skin. Also useful in acne prevention and reducing redness.
Hydration and sleep: Drinking enough water and getting restorative sleep help skin repair, stay elastic, and maintain a healthy glow.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Skin Care (general)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
aloe vera
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
astaxanthin
beeswax
beet
beta-carotene
black currant
radish
sesame
bovine gelatin
catalase
celery
colostrum
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
d-alpha tocopherol
dog rose
heartwood
hyaluronic acid
indole-3-carbinol
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
l-histidine
linoleic acid (LA)
lovage
lutein
lychee
magnesium
mango
mixed carotenoids
oat
omega-3 fatty acids
pumpkin
redcurrant
silicon
keratin
spinach
starch
tomato
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watercress
watermelon
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
chickweed
oryza
root tuber
birch
dulse leaf
camphor oil
goji berry
amaranth
sea salt
16 carbon alkyl
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
5-Campestenone
Asparagus
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Avocado Oil
Alkylamide (unspecified)
Aloe Polysaccharide
Alfalfa
Argan tree
Alpha-carotene
Alpha-terpineol
Azelaic acid
Aloe Polysaccharide
Arbutin
Amaranth
Almond
Arbutin
Angel's hair seaweed
Algae (unspecified)
Aloe vera
Avocado
Anserina
Almond Oil
Amber resin
Annatto Oil
Algas calcareas
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Allantoin
alpha-carotene
anthocyanidins
Aloe
Avenacosides
Algal protein
Astaxanthin
Apple
anthocyanosides
Arabinoxylan
Ananain
Amaranthus tricolor
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Australian Sandalwood
Agar
Apocarotenal
Azomite
beta-carotene
Behenic Acid
Bee Pollen
Beeswax
Bergenia Pacumbis
Bee Pollen
Bladderwrack (Kelp)
Biopeptide
Black spruce
beta-zeacarotene
Brassica
Burdock
Big Quaking Grass
Bisabolene
Blend (Mineral)
Black Currant Seed Oil
Butternut
Birch (unspecified)
Butter
Blackberry
Butternut Squash
Benzoin siam
Butterfly Pea
Butter oil
Borage
Barley
Birch
Bamboo
Black Currant
Balloon Pea
Bottle gourd
Butter fat
Bird's nest
cucumber
Coral
California chia
Coral
Cream
Chervil
Carnosine
Catechins (unspecified)
Cryptoxanthin
Chive
Chinese Asparagus
Candelilla wax
Cream
Cocoa Butter
Crab
Chlorophyll
Cryptoxanthin
Cereal grass
Chinese hibiscus
Chlorophyll
carotenoids
Copper Yeast
Canteloupe
Carotenoids
Ceramide
Cabbage palm (not specifed)
Chard
Citral
Capsorubin
Copper picolinate
Cetoleic Acid
Cetyl Caprate
Carnauba palm
Candelilla
Castile Soap
Canthaxanthin
Chinese Cucumber
Cholesterol
Ceramides
Clementine
Copaiba Oil
Capsanthin
Cuttlefish
Crioceras
Currant
Chlorophyll Vegetable Cellulose
Dunaliella salina
Dye Indigo
Dog Rose
Docosanoic acid
Diatase
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Diindolylymethane
Dotriacontanol
Diindolylmethane
David's Milkberry
Dulse
Deer
Dendramine
Diindoylmethane
Dulse
Dunaliella salina
Eastern Red Cedar
Egg
Emu Oil
English Plantain
Fenuside
Flavanol (mixture)
Fish roe
Fractionated vegetable oil
Flosin B
Fatty Acid Esters (Unspecified)
Fern
Ficin
Fish Liver oil
Flavonols
Fruit acid (mixed)
Fringed Pink
Ferulic acid derivative
Flavans
Fish (including shell)
flavanols (various)
Goldenrod
Geraniol
Glycolic acid
Grape
Glyceride
Glycerol polymers
Glyceryl oleate
Gac
Glutathione peroxidase
Grapeseed Oil
Galium (unspecified)
Glucosylceramide
Glyceride (unspecified)
Glycosylceramides
Galactooligosaccharides
Gamma-carotene
Gooseberry
Glyceryl palmitostearate
Haematococcus pluvialis
Horn
Heartsease
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Himalayan Salt
Hydrilla Verticillata
Haliotis
Houttuynia
Haliotis
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Hairy Fig
Isopropylmyristate
Isopropylpalmitate
jojoba
Japanese Pine
Keratin
Kachnar
Kelp (various)
Koji rice
Keratin
Loquat
Lilium polyphyllum
L-Gluthathione
Laver
lettuce
Linseed Oil
Limonene
Lycopene
Lutein
Lanolin
Lotus (unspecified)
Lutein
Lanolin
Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Leptospermum scoparium
Lactoglobulin (mixed)
Lubricant
Lycopene
Mixed Carotenoids
Manganese sulfate
Mesua
Mandarin
Mum
Marine fat (unspecified)
Milk fat
Mineral Water
Mung Bean
mango
Melon
Mexican Sarsaparilla
Monoglyceride
Maize
Manganese
Mica
Malic Acid
Manzanita
Macadamia Nut Oil
Nettle (mixed)
Night jessamine
Nectarine
Oak
Olive
Oryza (unspecified)
Ovomucin
Oyster
Orchid
Oregon Grape
Ox
Pear
Polyphenol (unspecified)
Phytofluene
Peach
Potassium silicate
Procyanidol
Procyanidin (unspecified)
Propionibacterium freudenreichii ssp. Shermanii
Phlebodium decumanum
Pelvetia canaliculata
Palmitic Acid
Phytoene
Proanthocyanidin
Panthenol
Pointed gourd
Pine nut Oil
Plankton fossil
Proanthocyanidin (unspecified)
Polypodium leucotomos
Phospholipids (unspecified)
Peat
Roe
Roe
Rugose Rose
Rosabin
Red Sandalwood
Raspberry (unspecified)
Rockweed (unspecified)
Radish
Raspberry
Royal Jelly
Red Raspberry
Rose Hip
Rye
Rose
Rice Wax
Rice Flour
Red Clover
Rose water
Sulfate
Spotted Geranium
Snail
Siberian Fir
Silicon
Silicon yeast
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Smilax
Silk protein
Sterolic heteroside
Sprout
sage oil
Sea Lettuce
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Sesame Oil
Sphaeranthus indicus
Strawberry
Shell
Skin
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
Sesame Oil
Shark oil
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Silicon
Sulfur
Silicic Acid
silica
Sesbania grandiflora
Sargassum
Sclareolide
Saturated Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Servicetree
Sulphur
Turnip
Tetratriacontanol
Tyrosinase
Tamarix (unspecified)
Tofu
Takuna
Triglycerides
Tropical oil (unspecified)
Tangelo
Taraxacum (unspecified)
Tropical jewel hisbiscus
Tangerine
Undeca-2E, 7Z, 9E-Trienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Ursane-type triterpenoid
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
vegetable oil
Vegetable fat (unspecified)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin selenite)
Vitamin K (menaquinone)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vegetarian Capsule
Vitamin E (delta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin B2 (mixed)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin B2 (unspecified)
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Verbascoside
vegetable oil
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
White Pepper
Witch Hazel
Watercress
Watermelon
Water Chestnut
Winter squash
Xanthophyll
Xanthophyls
Yuzu
Yam (unspecified)
Zeaxanthin