The skincare world can be overwhelming.

There’s three-step routines and ones with seven steps and with ten steps.

It’s a lot to take in.

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Restoring the health of that skin barrier means lessening the chance of a stinging reaction to beauty products.

Other ingredients that could cause a tingling sensation are eucalyptus, menthol, and peppermint.

If you do feel any tingling, it should fade quickly and not leave skin red or inflamed.

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For both, start by washing your face, making sure to use “a gentle cleanser.”

Oil on no sheets means dry skin; oil just from the T-zone is combination skin.

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