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Skincare tips & advice
What Type of Skin Do I Have?<p>All skin types can benefit from daily <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/facial-cleansers">cleansing</a> and <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/facial-moisturizers">moisturizing</a>, but different skin types—which include oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive skin—have different needs. That’s why understanding your skin type is the first step in properly caring for it. But how do you know what type of skin you have? The answer can be found through simple observation.</p>
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Skincare tips & advice
Finding the Best Cleanser for Oily Skin<p>Oily skin is easy to identify, and the signs include enlarged pores, blackheads and unwanted shine. A facial wash for oily skin can go a long way for removing sebum, and the proper ingredients can help keep it feeling balanced, minimize blemishes and help keep the skin looking and feeling its best. </p>
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Skincare tips & advice
Facial Cleanser for Men: Choose the Cleanser for Your Skin Type<p><a href="/skincare/cleansers/facial-cleansers">Facial cleanser</a> is a skincare staple, but what’s the best face wash for men? The answer depends on your skin type and any other skin concerns you may have. Once you know your skin type, it’s easy to select the proper cleanser that effectively removes dirt, oil and sweat without leaving the skin feeling stripped.</p>
Skin Concerns 101
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Acne
Understanding and Treating Different Types of AcneFrom the type of acne you have, to how, why and when you break out, everyone's acne is different. The key to getting a healthy complexion is understanding the different types of acne you may have (such as blackheads vs. whiteheads and other kinds of pimples)—as well as the products and ingredients that can clear your acne blemishes and help prevent new ones from forming.
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Sun Protection
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What’s the Difference?<p>There are two types of active ingredients in <a href="https://www.cerave.com/sunscreen">sunscreen</a> (also known as UV filters) that can help protect your skin from the sun’s rays: physical barriers (<a href="https://www.cerave.com/sunscreen/mineral-sunscreen">mineral sunscreen</a>) and chemical barriers (chemical sunscreen). In order to choose the right <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skin-concerns/sun-protection/sun-protection-at-every-age">sun protection</a> for your skin and your lifestyle, it's important to understand what sets these two apart. Let's take a look at the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen with the help of board-certified <a href="https://www.cerave.com/about-cerave/developed-with-dermatologists">dermatologist</a> Dr. Sejal Shah.</p>
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Itchy Skin
What Causes Itchy Skin and How to Get Relief<p>If you have itchy arms, itchy legs or an itchy face, it could be due to several factors. Some of these may only lead to itching in specific areas while others may cause the urge to scratch from head to toe, so identifying the source of your itchiness is critical to helping you get the relief you need.</p>
Skincare for Baby
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Skincare for Baby
7 Tips For a Better Bath Time<p>A bath routine is an important part of taking care of your little one’s skin and enjoying time together. Consider these seven time-honored tips before you take the plunge into bathing your baby.</p>
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Skincare for Baby
3 Nourishing Ingredients Your Baby Needs For Healthy Skin<p>When choosing the products to use on your little one, it’s important to understand a baby’s unique skin needs. One way to make sure you’re picking the best: Look for lipids, vitamins and moisturizers that help nurture and protect.</p>
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Skincare for Baby
3 Reasons Why Your Baby’s Skin May Be Dry—and How to Care For It<p>We expect a baby’s skin to be smooth, soft to touch and pretty much perfect. So why does your infant have rough, flaky skin? Discover what makes your little one’s skin different, and how to keep it hydrated.</p>
Skincare Routines
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SKINCARE ROUTINES
A Balanced Skincare Routine for Combination SkinEffective cleansing and hydration is the key to caring for skin that's oily or normal in some places – and dry in others. This simple routine for combination skin uses cleansers, moisturizers and creams that are formulated to help maintain the skin barrier for ideal moisture levels, while balancing combination skin for a fresher, healthier-looking complexion.
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SKINCARE ROUTINES
A Gentle Skincare Routine for Oily SkinKeeping oily skin looking and feeling healthy requires a daily skincare routine. CeraVe has created a gentle skincare routine using non-comedogenic cleansers, creams, serums and moisturizers that help remove excess oil and shine. In addition, every product is formulated with ingredients that help restore the skin's barrier – and can help your skin hold on to hydration.
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SKINCARE ROUTINES
A Nourishing Skincare Routine for Dry Skin<p>Caring for dry, <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/4-common-causes-of-dry-flaky-skin-on-your-face"><u>flaky</u></a> skin requires a daily <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-routines"><u>skincare routine</u></a> that hydrates the skin and helps restore its natural protective barrier. Ahead, learn all about skincare for dry skin—including which hydrating <a href="https://www.cerave.com/ingredients-in-cerave"><u>ingredients</u></a> and products to look for when building your CeraVe dry skin routine. Plus, discover how to help soothe dryness and reveal a softer, healthier-looking complexion with CeraVe’s gentle yet effective <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/facial-cleansers-for-dry-skin"><u>cleansers</u></a>, <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/facial-moisturizers-for-dry-skin"><u>moisturizers</u></a>, <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/serums"><u>serums</u></a> , and <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/eye-creams"><u>eye creams</u></a>.</p>
Strength of Ceramides
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Strength of Ceramides
<p>Dry hands? Itchy elbows? We’ve all been there!</p> <p>Take the CeraVe 28 Day Healthy Skin Challenge.</p><p>Dry, tight or itchy skin is an unpleasant condition that many of us experience from time to time. What if you could relieve it in just 3 days and conquer it in a month?<sup>1</sup> The CeraVe 28 Day Healthy Skin Challenge is here!</p> <p> </p>
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Strength of Ceramides
Phytoceramides vs. Skin-Identical Ceramides, different or one in the same?<p>If you’re reading this, chances are you know something about the role of ceramides in maintaining your skin’s natural moisture barrier. But maybe you’re hearing about <em>phyto</em>ceramides and wondering, “How do phytoceramides differ from <em>skin-identical</em> ceramides?”</p>
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