Here are the 5+ must-do skincare routines that you need in your life

One of the greatest things about skin and hair care is that it's never too late to adopt a routine to address your needs. To get started, you need to know what type of skin you have. If your face feels dry and tight mid-day, you most likely have normal to dry skin. If you get super shiny right away, you're probably dealing with oily skin.
But what if you only get shiny in your T-zone (which includes your forehead, nose, and chin)? If that's the case, you'll need to address each area differently because combination skin has – surprise – a combination of needs. In addition to those skin types, you may also find your skin is finicky and sensitive year-round or just during certain weather conditions. Because your scalp may also present a challenge, these tips cover that for you as well.
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1. Skincare routine for oily-combination skin types
If you're building a routine and have oily or combination skin, you'll want to include a gel style cleanser and moisturizer. The moisturizer should be lightweight, and most gel moisturizers dry quickly without being overly heavy. Get the full step-by-step tutorial here.
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2. Skincare routine for dry skin
Does your skin ever feel tight and stripped? If so, you may have dry skin – and that means picking skin-appropriate products. Your routine will primarily focus on hydrating the skin and locking in that moisture, so look for cream-based cleansers and moisturizers. In this dry skin tutorial, you'll learn about five products that will work together to keep your skin plump and happy. Take a look.
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3. Skincare routine for sensitive skin types
You know you have sensitive skin if it reacts to products or often looks a bit red. When building your routine, keep in mind that you don't want to upset the skin even the least little bit. This means picking products that are fragrance free and labeled "gentle." In the tutorial, you'll notice a different recommendation for exfoliating as well as moisturizing. The key is to be kind to your skin, which includes learning about ingredients you should avoid.
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4. DIY dry scalp treatment
Keeping your scalp happy means noticing when it needs a little love and attention. If your scalp frequently feels dry or itchy, the tips you'll learn in this tutorial will make a world of difference. Essential oils have all kinds of nourishing properties, but remember to combine them with a carrier oil (the video shows grapeseed oil) because applying them directly on the skin can cause more irritation – and that's exactly what you don't want.
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5. DIY oily scalp treatment
If it seems like you need to wash your hair too often, you may be dealing with an oily scalp. Excessive shampooing can damage both your scalp and your hair, so check out our quick tutorial. You'll learn which essential oils to combine to keep your oil production under control while also strengthening your follicles (which means less hair loss).
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All of these routines include cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing. And there's one more recommendation that goes for every skin type – sunscreen. Even if you'll only be outside for a few minutes, protect any exposed skin. Dermatologists call sunscreen the best anti-aging product on the market for a reason.
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