Which Skincare Product is Used for What? Side Effects and Recommended Uses

Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal

"Effective use of skincare products depends on their selection according to their ingredients and purpose, thereby achieving intended benefits and preventing skin reactions."

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| Which Skincare Product is Used for What? Side Effects and Recommended Uses

Which Skincare Product is Used for What? Side Effects and Recommended Uses

Skincare Product	Benefit	Side Effect	Recommended Usage
Moisturizer	Moisturizes the skin, prevents dryness	May clog pores, may cause oiliness	Should be applied to the skin twice a day
Sunscreen	Protects from UV rays, delays aging	Chemical ingredients may cause skin irritation	Once a day, before sun exposure
Serum	Nourishes the skin, reduces fine lines	May cause allergic reactions, may sensitize the skin	Should be applied to clean skin 1-2 times a day
Toner	Cleans pores, tightens the skin	Alcohol-containing products may dry out the skin	Should be applied with cotton once a day
Exfoliant/Peeling	Purifies dead skin, renews the skin	Excessive use may irritate the skin	Should be applied to the skin 1-2 times a week
Eye Cream	Nourishes the eye area, reduces dark circles	May cause burning and irritation in the eye	Should be applied to the eye area once a day
Mask	Deeply nourishes the skin, provides vitality	May cause acne if not suitable for the skin type	Should be applied to the skin 1-2 times a week
Oil-Based Cleanser	Cleanses makeup and excess oil	May cause acne in oily skin	Should be used for makeup removal once a day
Gel Cleanser	Purifies the skin, prevents acne formation	Incorrect use may dry out the skin	Should be used twice a day, in the morning and evening
Retinol Cream	Accelerates skin renewal, reduces wrinkles	Excessive use may cause peeling on the skin	Should be applied to the skin 2-3 nights a week