Store shelves are lined with a wide variety of skin and hair products, including cleansers, moisturizers, serums, shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, that are designed to improve health and appearance. How well they work often depends on consistent use and individual skin and hair types. Choosing the right ones can streamline and enhance your beauty or grooming regimen.
Common Questions & Answers
Which skin-care products are most commonly used?
Cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens are regularly used to keep both facial and body skin clean and protected.
How do hair conditioners work?
Hair conditioners moisturize and soften hair, making it easier to detangle. They also can reduce frizz, add shine, and protect all types of textured hair from damage.
Do natural skin-care products work better?
Not necessarily. The term “natural” is pretty vague, and there’s no legal definition for it in skin care. A product label that mentions “natural” doesn’t mean the item is healthier, safer, or better for your skin than products that don’t carry that description.
Which ingredients help with dry skin?
Products labeled as ointments or creams can be more effective at soothing dry skin than lotions. Look for ones that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, dimethicone, or shea butter.
How do I choose the right shampoo?
Consider your hair type before you choose a shampoo. There are ones specifically designed for curly, straight, coarse, and fine hair, and selecting the products that match your texture should give you the best results.
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Susan Bard, MD, is a clinical instructor in the department of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an adjunct clinical instructor in the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai in New York City. Her professional interests include Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic and laser procedures, and immunodermatology.
She is a procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Dr. Bard has written numerous book chapters and articles for many prominent peer-reviewed journals, and authored the textbook The Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions.
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Resources
Skin Care: 5 Tips for Healthy Skin. Mayo Clinic. November 22, 2024.
Here Are the 9 Best Sunscreen Moisturizers We Tested That Will Keep Your Skin Dewy and ProtectedMedically Reviewed by Jacquelyn Dosal, MD | July 9, 2025
The 15 Best Red Light Therapy Devices We Tested, After Consulting With Doctors and DermatologistsMedically Reviewed by Ross Radusky, MD | June 11, 2025
