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Within the face mask category lies a vast range of options, from sheets to creams, from peel-offs to leave-ons. Which one is right for your skin type? A skincare routine happens daily. Most of the basic steps of that routine, from cleansing to moisturizing, are designed to maintain skin on a day-to-day basis. Washing off the day’s makeup, or the dirt that has accumulated throughout the day, and applying a layer of moisture that seals and shores up your skin barrier. But there are some products that are meant to be used more infrequently than that. Unlike some cleanser, they’re not rinsed immediately, and they’re usually packaged with more potent ingredients than you might find in a moisturizer. We sometimes call these products “treatments”, but we usually call them face masks.Face masks come in a wide assortment that vary by the materials they’re made up of, the ingredients they contain, or the specific skin goals they target. Some are made of paper soaked in serum, and others come distilled in thick creams. A few contemporary masks even use electricity. But how these products are used tends to look the same across their many varieties: Face masks need a short period of time to work after they’re applied to the skin. For this reason, we tend to use them weekly or every few days.Besides the downtime they offer by design, one advantage of masks is how they work on all skin types and fit into all routines. The best mask for you is within reach—but first, it’s a good idea to consider what you’re looking to get out of the masking process. What is a face mask, and how does it work?Here is how a recent article in an academic journal defines face masks: “Facial masks are the most prevalent cosmetic products utilized for skin rejuvenation… [with] some advantages for specific skin types based on the ingredients used.” Masks are divided into different categories. There are sheet masks, which are fabric or biocellulose soaked in potent serum. There are cream masks, which are like heavy-duty moisturizers used sparingly. There are masks that you leave on and others that you peel off. Some even work better when used in tandem.Due to the infrequency with which you apply them, face masks can contain a higher concentration of active ingredients that you might find in a daily serum or moisturizer. The key to reaping the benefits of the best face masks is understanding which ingredients are likely to be found in which formulas—and which skin type they’re tailored to. When should you apply a face mask?Here’s the fun part: The best time to apply a mask is when you’ve got nothing else going on. If you can find a spare 20 to 30 minutes in your day, you might enjoy devoting one or two of them to applying a face mask, and the rest to relaxing while it works. If nothing else, it’s a good time to center yourself in the current moment of wherever you are. The Japanese term teinei loosely describes a state of mindfulness achieved by putting another person first—but for a brief few moments each week, why not practice a little self-teinei?Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, you may be able to mask up to a few times each week. The mask’s directions should tell you how much to apply, and how long it should remain for—but the best advice will come from your dermatologist or licensed aesthetician. Before you incorporate a new product into your routine, it’s a good idea to run the idea by an expert, first.What is the best face mask for oily skin?Everybody’s skin produces oil—or, more accurately, sebum, a waxy substance secreted from our pores that protects and moisturizes our skin. But some people’s skin produces more sebum than others, and are typically categorized as oily skin types.Managing oily skin is a balancing act, making sure that skin’s oil and water levels are in proportion. The American Academy of Dermatology Association has a few everyday tips for achieving this: Yes to frequent face washing and oil-free formulas, no to touching your face or sleeping in makeup.There are also skincare products, like face masks, that are known to help oily skin in particular. Many of these formulas are based in clay, which may be the oldest skincare ingredient in human history, with some of the first appearing in ayurveda, or ancient Indian medicine. Tatcha’s Clarifying Clay Mask, perfectly suited for oily skin, is made with Kucha clay, a mineral-enriched marine soil from Okinawa. It naturally absorbs excess sebum and dirt from the pores, and minimizes those pores in the process. What is the best face mask for dry skin? In contrast to oily skin, dry skin might produce markedly less sebum. Sebum comes from sebaceous glands, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and one of its chief functions is as a lubricant that guards against moisture loss. Skin that has less sebum can be more prone to giving up its necessary moisture, and going dry as a result.Skin that is properly hydrated looks bouncy and plump, but skin that is dry could be rough, flaky, or scaly. Untreated dry skin can break open, making things markedly more complicated. For that reason alone, it’s important to have the right skincare on hand for dry skin.Sheet masks are particularly good for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. The “sheet” itself creates an occlusive seal that allows the skincare product to soak into skin—a greenhouse effect, but for nourishing skincare. Tatcha’s Luminous Hydrating Sheet Mask is made from a coconut-derived biocellulose, and infused with the brand’s proprietary blend of anti-aging superfoods. (We found that it boosts skin’s moisture content by up to 200% in 15 minutes.) What is the best face mask for sensitive skin?When it comes to sensitive skin, the idea of adding another product to one’s routine seems counterproductive. When a new interaction between skincare ingredients creates a possibility for a skin reaction, why try anything new? But the truth is that some skincare formulas can actually help with sensitive skin, if you know what ingredients you can use.At Tatcha, we’ve long praised the healing powers of Japanese indigo extract, more commonly associated with a deep blue dye. But the plant has a long medicinal history. Centuries ago, in Japan’s Edo era, it’s said that samurai wore undergarments dyed with indigo to speed the healing of their injuries. The dye was also used for traditional firefighter uniforms to protect against burns, and many of these indigo pieces have been preserved as museum artifacts.Indigo also forms one of the key ingredients of Tatcha’s sensitive skin care range, which includes a unique face mask called the Indigo Overnight Repair. This serum-cream has the density of a heavy moisturizer but functions like a mask that you can wear nightly to soothe even irritated, sensitive skin. The formula also includes ceramides that replenish lipids to keep moisture in and pollutants out, and Mondo grass root, which cultivates good bacteria, helping the skin perform at its optimal level and relieving irritation and dryness. What is the best face mask for dull skin? In short, dull skin suffers from a lack of light, but the dermatological truth is a little more complicated.Dull skin can occur due to a lack of collagen and elastin, structural proteins that give skin its plumpness and bounce. It can also be due to a buildup of dead skin, owing to how cell turnover slows with age, according to dermatologists. A damaged skin barrier might also lead to roughness, cracking, or dryness that can contribute to dimming one’s light. With so many mechanisms contributing to this one skin type, how can you treat all of them with one skincare step?The answer, which might be obvious by now, is a good face mask. To treat dullness, you will want to look for a product that promises radiance but includes more than one active ingredient to provide it. Antioxidants, which help repair environmental damage within the skin, are hugely helpful for dullness—especially vitamin C, one of skincare’s most potent and popular antioxidants. It’s the star of Tatcha’s Violet-C Radiance Mask, which is also dosed with alpha hydroxy acids. These acids will help loosen the bonds between living and dead skin cells, resurfacing the face in the process. It’s a great way to turn on your light—and get some R&R in the process.

Aging comes with its blessings along with mature skin. But caring for skin in your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond is just a matter of education—and the right routine. A birthday always offers an opportunity to reflect on our life and the choices that brought us here. At the turn of the decade especially, when the passage of time feels more pronounced, the urge to examine your life, down to the routines that make up the day, is irresistible. If you’re wondering if now is a good time to update your skincare, the answer is: Very likely. Why? Because the needs of your skin change. Most women begin experiencing menopause by the age of 55, and the attendant changes in the body manifest all over, including in the skin. One study from India on how menopause affects the skin recognized a dropoff in collagen metabolism. Owing to this change, postmenopausal skin can appear less elastic or supple than it used to be. Even men who don’t experience menopause will see a kind of transition in their skin at this time. If your 40s are characterized by the beginning of your skin maturing, the process may be well under way by the time you are 50. This guide will help you understand the finer points of how to care for mature skin in your 50s and beyond, as well as how to adapt it to your personal skin goals. Be sun-smart Protecting your skin from the sun is something you should be doing every day, whether you’re 8 or 88 years old. The reason for doing so becomes more urgent with age. UV radiation, caused primarily by sun overexposure, can have deleterious effects on every layer of the skin, from the outer layer where it causes burns to the inner living layers where it can attack cells and genes directly. UV exposure from the sun is also the primary cause of skin cancer. Most skin cancer cases are diagnosed in people aged 65 and older. Men older than 50 have a much higher incidence of melanoma than women, and men are twice as likely than women to die of melanoma at any age. These statistics are not intended to frighten, but to demonstrate the importance of defending skin against UV radiation. This happens by exercising proper sun hygiene, which starts with a good sunscreen. (We’ll have some recommendations later, but the best sunscreen for your skin is the one you’ll use every day—choose wisely but pragmatically.) Good sun hygiene doesn’t end there, though: You can also strengthen your sun protection with Ultraviolet Protection Factor accessories or clothes, and by staying indoors when exposure is harsh. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a three-pronged defense for seniors: One: Stay out of tanning beds. Two: Use protection whenever you’re in the sun. Three: Get your skin checked by a dermatologist. Don’t neglect the neck Often, the target of our creams and balms is the skin on our face. But if you haven’t started already, your 50s are a good time to start thinking below the chin. After all, the skin on our neck and decolletage—that large plane of skin between our jaw and breast bones—is subject to aging just like the rest of our skin. In fact, a dermatologist recently explained to The New York Times how the skin on the neck ages faster than any other place on the body, citing how “poor posture, insufficient skin care, sun exposure, and the natural weakening and decline of your neck muscles” can all speed up the process. Not only should the neck and decolletage be cleansed and moisturized, but they can also benefit from more potent ingredients, like retinols or exfoliators that encourage cell turnover. Go heavy with hydration Perhaps one of the most critical needs of aging skin is hydration. Mature skin often tends toward the drier side. As we age, our skin loses viable blood vessels, as well as collagen and elastin; our skin barrier weakens and holds on to less water than it once could. Coupled with other biological processes, like menopause, your 50s and beyond are a dry time for your skin. There are, however, plenty of products and potions that help hydrate skin. Hydration is distinct from moisturization, another necessary skin step that has to do with the water content of your skin. But while moisturizers seal moisture in, hydrators help actually bring water into the skin cells. The best skincare routine for your 50s and beyond should address both moisturization and hydration, with special consideration toward keeping skin hydrated with water-binding ingredients and skincare layering. A Skincare Routine for Your 50s and Beyond Above all, your skincare should be gentle but effective. You can design a multi-step routine where each step helps set up the next, creating a cascade of replenishing, firming skincare. But remember that the best ingredient for any skin type is consistency. Try to build a regimen you know you can stick to with these essentials: 1. A gentle but effective cleanser. You should be kind to your skin—you’ve been through a lot together, after all—and that kindness should begin at the very first step of your routine. The Camellia Cleansing Oil, a two-in-one makeup remover and face cleanser, gently melts away even stubborn waterproof mascara, plus dirt and impurities. The oil is also made with Hadasei-3, Tatcha’s proprietary complex of Japanese superfoods that plump and hydrate skin. It starts your skincare off on a gentle note. 2. A hydrating essence and serum. If your mature skin could use a boost in hydration, a product like The Essence will become an immediate mainstay in your routine. The waterweight texture can be softly pat into skin after cleansing for a dose of skin nourishment: The Essence delivers Tatcha’s skin-refining complex to plump skin and prepare for better serum absorption. Then follow it with a potent serum like The Silk Serum to amplify skin’s hydration. 3. A wardrobe of moisturizers. Your face moisturizer is coming soon, but for now, we’re tackling other areas: Namely, the eyes and neck. The delicate skin of these two zones is prone to aging at the same rate (or even quicker) than the skin on our face, but is so often ignored. You’ve probably already adopted an eye cream, but it’s wise to consider a neck cream, too. Tatcha’s Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream is made with botanical actives and antioxidants that have shown powerful skin-firming properties: When 20 consumers were polled after a four week study, 100% experienced an improvement in skin texture and appearance of wrinkles on their necks.* 4. A cream that seals it all in. At this point, you’re probably committed to your moisturizer—keep on using it! But if we can make a suggestion, the Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream is an intensely rich cream that renews and firms the look of skin. The Hadasei-3 complex supplies amino acids that promote natural skin surface turnover, while peony flower and gardenia fruit extracts lend antioxidant benefits that fight free radicals. 5. A glow-boosting mask. In addition to your daily routines, a regular treatment step can help deliver potent ingredients to your skin in short, super effective bursts. The Violet-C Radiance Mask is designed for use up to three times a week after cleansing. This vitamin C mask is a powerhouse of ingredients, including two types of pure vitamin C and Japanese beautyberry. (Among other properties, beautyberry’s antioxidant activity helps to stabilize vitamin C.) Used before events, or whenever you need some extra glow, this step could become something you look forward to. 6. A daily sunscreen. Everyone needs a daily sunscreen, but especially those with mature skin. The higher the protection, the better. An SPF 50 should do the trick. And bonus points if it also contains skin-smoothing ingredients, like The Silk Sunscreen does. Zinc oxide provides broad spectrum protection, while niacinamide and hyaluronic acid plump and hydrate. It’s your best defense against UV radiation and skin cancer—iit just happens to make you look good, too. *Individual results may vary.

Out of high school and into the moisturizer aisle. This guide will help those in their 20s take their skincare routine to the next level with product and ingredient recommendations. Fresh from the acne-pocked days of teenagedom, one day you find yourself embarking on your 20s—the first decade of your life when you are an adult from start to finish. It’s a time of serious change, from living at home to traveling abroad, or graduating from high school onto college or work, or even from just having a parent do your laundry to doing it all on your own. It’s also a time when you begin building routines for everything from cooking to cleaning to skincare.Your approach to taking care of yourself probably looks different from your teenage days, which were likely dominated by acne face washes and “no-tears” shampoos. And while your skin has time before it matures—signs of aging usually don’t appear until your 30s—the groundwork you lay in your 20s can have benefits that last decades. There’s no better time to begin a skincare routine than as soon as possible: Good skincare practices lead to good skin. Before we build the perfect skincare routine for your 20s, here are a couple things to keep in mind when caring for young skin.Stop tanning. Start sunscreening. The first thing you need in your stash is a good sunscreen. Sunscreen is important to wear as a kid, which is why so many beach day memories are slathered in a thick layer of white cream. But it doesn’t lose its importance when you become an adult. In fact, sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine for the rest of your life.When our skin is exposed to the sun for too long, it can be damaged at its deepest levels by ultraviolet radiation. Two types of ultraviolet rays are primarily responsible for this damage: UVA rays, which reach down into the skin and can age it prematurely, and UVB rays, which char the skin closer to the surface and can cause burning. Overexposure to the sun is also understood to be one of the main causes of skin cancers like melanoma.For decades, tan skin was in vogue, and to appear to have skipped sunscreen was in fact a desirable look. Perhaps it’s our new understanding of the dangers of UV radiation exposure that have made tanning a less popular pastime than it once was. At least one study found that fewer Americans were using indoor tanning services, such as beds lined with UV lights, than in years past, but 10 million Americans still tan at least once yearly. It’s important to be aware that exposure to UV light in a tanning bed carries the same risks of exposure to UV light from the sun. The American Academy of Dermatology advises against indoor tanning. Learn about exfoliation.Exfoliation, or the removal of dead skin-cell buildup, is a necessary part of anybody’s skincare routine. By the time you reach your 20s, you may have already tried it when you indulged in a skin scrub. These products use finely milled materials, like sugar or coffee grounds, to buff dead skin away. (Tatcha, a brand that uses Japanese botanicals uses a fine rice bran for its gentle and effective Rice Polish.) This form of exfoliation known as physical exfoliation works in large part thanks to friction. Another form of exfoliation, chemical exfoliation, cleanses the skin using acids that can dissolve the bonds between living cells and dead ones. In the offices of aestheticians and dermatologists, these acids can be dialed up to induce peeling, but in skincare products they are usually gentle enough for daily use. Daily chemical exfoliants are typically lighter than your average moisturizer or serum. The Texture Tonic, which incorporates alpha hydroxy acids derived from apple, grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, hawthorn, and jujube fruit extracts, feels like an essence or toner. In the end, the best method of exfoliation for your skin depends on your skin type—or just personal preference.Give your ingredients an upgrade. As a teen, the odds are good you dabbled with acne-zapping face washes—if you dabbled in skincare at all.In your 20s, your options multiply. Before you wade into ingredients, ask yourself: What do you want for your skin? Or what does your skin want? Depending on your goals, these tried-and-true go-tos may help you:Hyaluronic acid. This molecule is naturally abundant in places where our bodies need lubrication, like in our joints. Dusted into skincare formulations, it helps cells bind water, and offers other replenishing benefits, too. Hyaluronic acid can be used at any time throughout day, is generally easy to add to your routine, and is found in many different formulations, from moisturizers to face mists. Retinol. This vitamin A derivative is backed by tons of research—and doctor recommendations—for its ability to resurface skin. (Because of its powerful effects, retinol is usually found in products you put on at night before bed.) Natural botanicals have also been discovered that mimic the benefits of retinol when applied to skin. If fine lines or uneven skin texture is a concern, reach for a retinol or a retinol alternative.Vitamin C. This potent antioxidant has manifold health benefits, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it can also benefit the skin. Vitamin C neutralizes the free radicals that occur from sun exposure, and also aids the skin’s natural regeneration process. Vitamin C is usually found in vitamin C serums. More on those later. Get some expert help.Welcome to adulthood. Do you have a dermatologist?Though some skincare advice is fine to seek out on Google, it’s a good idea to have a professional in your corner who can help observe and treat your skin over time. A dermatologist, or a trusted licensed aesthetician, can also turn your skin goals into product recommendations or in-office treatments.Whatever you do, make sure a skin doctor is included on your medical roster, if for no other reason than this: The Skin Cancer Foundation advises you get screened for skin cancer once a year. It’s possible to check yourself, but it’s not unwise to leave it to the expert, too. A Skincare Routine for Your 20sKeeping all of this in mind, you can assemble a skincare routine that will help your skin adjust from adolescence to adulthood. “Consistency” is a keyword that doctors often use when making skincare recommendations, because it’s the most important ingredient of any regimen: Repetition begets results. You can use the below outline to get a sense for what an effective multi-step skincare routine for your 20s might look like.1. A gentle cleanser. Washing is the first—and one of the most important—step of any skincare routine for two reasons. The first is that it removes accumulated dirt and build-up that can cause irritation and acne. The second is that it preps the skin for other skincare products. Cleansers come in a wide variety of textures, but you might prefer one that doesn’t strip skin of its natural moisture, like Tatcha’s creamy Rice Wash. A thicker formula like the Indigo Cleansing Balm can melt waterproof makeup away while restoring moisture—two benefits in one. 2. A super serum. You could call this the “treatment” step of your skincare routine. Remember those active ingredients you learned about earlier, vitamin C and retinol (and its alternatives)? This is where they come into play. Often, they are distilled into serums, which have a lighter texture and should be applied post-cleanser and pre-moisturizer. Finding a serum is as simple as finding one fortified with your desired active ingredient: Some serums like The Dewy Serum are made with plumping hyaluronic acid, and others like The Brightening Serum are made with glow-inducing vitamin C and alpha hydroxy acids. 3. A plush cream. No need to get too fancy—all you need is a simple moisturizer that will seal your skin barrier, keeping hydration locked in and irritants locked out. Tatcha’s The Dewy Skin Cream works on both fronts, thanks to superpowered botanical extracts purple rice (full of antioxidants that fight pollutants and cellular stress) and Okinawan algae (blended with hyaluronic acid to boost moisture retention). 4. A sunscreen. But you already knew that. Make sure you find a sunscreen you really like: You’ll be using it every day.

For years, Tatcha has brought its expertise in Japanese skincare ingredients to faces all over the world. This guide will help you choose the Tatcha products that’ll most benefit your skin type. Some beauty founders have dreams of grandeur, but that wasn’t exactly the case for Vicky Tsai—she just wanted to make products that worked for her skin.So Tatcha was born: Not with a bang, but with a wish. Her career in finance kept her constantly on her feet, on her computer, or on a plane, until one day, she woke up to find her skin was reacting. “My entire face was covered with red, blistering, cracked, and scaling skin—not even my lips or eyelids were spared,” she wrote in her book Pure Skin. “I have always loved meeting new people, but during that time I withdrew from the world around me. This experience sent her on a journey that began on a layover in Japan, when a friend introduced Tsai to special blotting papers—a product of Japanese craftsmanship and heritage with a long history of use. Tsai was told all about how blotting papers, and other inventions made from Japanese botanicals, have been used in skincare formulations throughout Japanese history. Geisha performers who wore heavy white makeup would use blotting papers and the oil of the camellia flower, or tsubaki, to keep their skin luminous and healthy between performances. In Kyoto, Tsai learned how to mix rice powder and camellia oil to make an exfoliating treatment. She went home, and within four weeks of using these skincare formulations, her dermatitis cleared up. As soon as Tsai figured out a way to formulate with these cherished ingredients, Tatcha came to be. The brand was founded on the idea of providing efficacious skincare to all faces using Japanese botanicals in gentle but efficacious formulations. Of course, no two faces are the same, which is part of the reason why the brand’s collection has extended to accommodate all skin types: dry, normal, oily, sensitive, mature, or all of the above at one time or another.Whatever your skin type, there’s a Tatcha routine for you. Now let’s figure out what that is.What are the basics of skincare?Every face, regardless of its skin type, needs just a few basic products in order to support its health and function.The skin is the largest organ in the human body, responsible not only for keeping all of our other systems intact and protected from the outside world, but also for keeping bad stuff out. In fact, skin’s chief function is as a barrier. Ensuring the integrity of this barrier is the main goal of skincare.There are a few ways we do this. Most dermatologists recommend a very simple regimen. The American Academy of Dermatologists Association outlines a simple skincare routine beginning by washing the skin (to cleanse), followed by a moisturizer (to seal the skin barrier), and then a sunscreen to protect from overexposure to ultraviolet rays.Three products might be all you really need. But depending on the goals of your skin, you may also want to include other ingredients to balance skin’s oil and water content or just to add additional nourishment with powerful actives. Figuring out your unique skin type can help you get closer to the skincare routine that’s best for youWhat’s my skin type?Luckily, skin types are not too hard to parse out. The main ones describe your skin’s oil content, which can probably be observed in your mirror. When in doubt, a dermatologist can point you in the right direction. But if you’d like to first try to figure it out on your own, we at Tatcha recommend two simple tests.The bare-face method. All you need to do is wash your face gently, pat it dry, wait 30 minutes, and inspect your face for signs of oil. Then wait another 30 minutes and check again. If your skin remains matte and unoiled, you probably have drier skin; if it gets oily immediately, you probably have oily skin; and if the oil is only local to some areas, you’re likely to have combination skin.The blotting paper method. This one is a little easier, and only requires blotting paper. Take one sheet of paper, press it into your skin, and then hold it up to the light: The more translucent the paper is, the oilier you are; the more unaffected the paper is, the drier your skin is.These two steps cover the main normal, oily, and dry skin types, but there are two others. They’re less easily observable, and yet you’ll probably know if you have them. Sensitive skin, for example, is more reactive than other skin types, and likely to refer to those who are battling breakouts more often than not. Mature skin describes skin that is displaying some of the first signs of aging, from wrinkles to hyperpigmentation. What are the best Tatcha products for my skin type?Once you’ve figured out your skin type, building a routine becomes an easier task. You already know the standard building blocks of skincare, and now you can tailor those steps to the needs of your unique skin type. Heed some of these product recommendations based on how oily, dry, combination, or sensitive your skin is. For normal skinThe term “normal” is a bit of a misnomer here—skin that happens to be oily is just as normal an occurrence as skin that isn’t. But for the sake of the term, normal faces aren’t prone to an excess nor a dearth of face oil, but they also don’t often tend towards dryness. This skin type isn’t exempt from these conditions, but they occur less often.Normal skin needs what every skin type needs: A cleanser, a moisturizer, and of course, a sunscreen. Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation not only can damage the skin and cause premature aging, but it’s also the number one risk factor for skin cancer. The SPF 50 Silk Sunscreen is suited for all skin types: A zinc oxide filter reflects the sun’s rays, while niacinamide and hyaluronic acid work in tandem to hydrate skin. It’s not just clutch for normal skin types, but for all skin types. For oily skinWhen we talk about “oil” in the context of skin, we’re usually talking about sebum, the waxy and essential substance that our skin naturally produces. Sebum is secreted by glands that are tucked within hair follicles, according to the Cleveland Clinic; this sebum is made up of some of the stuff that fortifies our skin barrier. When the skin produces too much sebum, it can cause acne.The main goal of those with oily skin is simply to keep their oil levels in check, which is achievable using a variety of skincare products. Oily skin can benefit from an oil-controlling cleanser like Tatcha’s The Matcha Cleanse , a fragrance-free gel cleanser that purifies congested pores without stripping skin. But it can also benefit from updating your moisturizer to include ingredients that are shown to regulate skin’s oil content. Tatcha’s The Water Cream, for one example, is a gel formulated with oil-controlling floral extracts from wild rose and leopard lily. One plastic surgeon recommended the Water Cream to Allure magazine specifically for oily skin: “I love the transformation when you apply this hydrating, oil-free water cream.” For dry skinDry skin isn’t exactly what it sounds like. Remember how the main skin types have to do with skin’s oil content? Dry skin is an absence of oil, or sebum, but not necessarily an absence of water. More so than normal or oily skin, dry skin can feel uncomfortable at times, even painful. Symptoms of dry skin can include tightness, thickening, or cracking—usually, dry skin feels rough to the touch. Risk factors for dry skin range, and include intrinsics like age and biology, as well as extrinsics like weather or occupation. (A potter is probably likelier than a typist to have dry skin on their hands because of the materials they handle.)The goal of making dry skin less dry involves nourishing that ever-important skin barrier. Between cleansing and moisturizing, a face mist can help prime the skin for more moisture—Tatcha’s Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is a cult favorite infused with the brand’s signature skin complex. Other products that are lighter than creams in texture, like serums or essences, can be patted onto the skin for an extra burst of hydration.But a rich skin cream will benefit dry skin types most of all, especially if it’s loaded with ingredients that have been shown to replenish the skin’s barrier. The Dewy Skin Cream is ideal for dry skin, but good for anybody who wants a little moisture boost: A special blend of Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid captures water to help restore skin’s natural moisture reservoir. For sensitive skinSensitive skin is a trickier skin type. Despite it’s prevalence—some studies suggest that half of a given population anywhere has sensitive skin, while lower rates have been observed in places where skin runs darker—it is more complicated than oily or dry skin.Sensitive skin is characterized by “epidermal dysfunction,” or a higher rate of skin reactions and breakouts when compared to other skin types. These sorts of reactions can range in their expressions, from dryness to redness to full-blown rashes. They’re usually not difficult to spot when they arrive, and frequently, they’re caused by reactions to potentially irritating stimuli, like the weather, or pollution, or sun exposure, or skincare products.Whereas adding products to one’s routine might be advantageous for another skin type, it can be riskier for the sensitive skinned, who may be more cautious about trying new things. If it helps, try thinking less about products and more about ingredients. There have been plenty of ingredients shown to calm down reactive skin—some of them, like Japanese indigo, are are medicinal botanicals that have long histories of use. (During the Edo period in Japan, Samurais wore a layer of indigo-dyed cotton beneath their armor to help heal injuries.) Indigo contains tryptanthrin, known to help flush away toxins and irritants, and indirubin, which supports the skin’s natural barrier function. Tatcha uses Japanese indigo and its powerful natural compounds for its sensitive skin formulations, like in the butter-soft Indigo Cleansing Balm and the soothing Indigo Calming Face Cream. It’s even earned acceptance from the National Eczema Association. For mature skinUnlike any other skin type, mature skin happens to every single one of us, and might be the one skin type that everybody has eventually. Towards your late 30s and early 40s, the signs of aging begin to appear. Skin loses volume and elasticity and wrinkles and age spots begin to emerge.In Japan, aging is viewed as a gift, rather than something to dread. The goal is not to look baby-young but to have healthy-looking skin at any age. Some of the most important aspects of promoting skin health could be categorized as everyday healthy living—not smoking, limiting stress, eating a nourishing diet. The impetus for wearing sunscreen only gets more powerful as you age and your risk of skin cancer increases.There are other considerations for mature skin, too. First, make sure you choose a cleanser that doesn’t tug on your skin or dry you out. (Tatcha’s two-in-one Camellia Cleansing Oil is a fabulous choice—its featherweight texture mimics the skin barrier, and moisturizes while it washes.) As our skin has difficulty holding on to nourishment as we age, it’s a wise idea to bolster your barrier with nourishing ingredients, like those distilled in the Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream. In addition to providing superior moisture, it also includes botanicals like peony flower and gardenia fruit extract that help address the loss of elasticity and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Mature faces might also enjoy incorporating products that bring these powerful ingredients to the areas of our skin that need it most or are sometimes neglected. Enter the Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream and Neck Cream, both of which tout firming as a chief benefit to make up for elasticity lost to age. The skincare market is huge, with plenty of options for every single skin benefit you could think of. By identifying your skin type, you can narrow them down to the ones that work for you.

Starting a skincare routine can feel intimidating, but with these few tips and product suggestions, you can easily uncover a ritual that’ll benefit your skin today. How do you start a skincare routine? According to Tatcha’s founder Vicky Tsai, taking into consideration your psyche, skin type, and needs. But don’t let the concept of a daily routine make you feel intimidated—a successful skincare ritual can be only a few steps and take less than a minute to accomplish. Keep reading to uncover tips on how to start a skincare routine (even for beginners), how to introduce new skincare products, and the best formulas for you.How to Start a Skincare RoutineDetermine Your Skin TypeKnowledge is empowering, so caring for your skin begins with understanding its unique characteristics and needs, says Tsai. Discovering your skin type can take mere minutes and will help you make smarter skincare choices that’ll benefit your specific skin. To determine your skin type, we suggest using either The Bare-Faced Method or The Blotting Sheet Method to best identify your type of skin.Pinpoint Your Skincare GoalsFurther build out your skin’s characteristics and needs by zeroing in on your concerns and goals. Hoping to brighten dark spots? Looking to unclog pores and clarify acne-prone skin? Pinpointing your specific concerns will allow you to supplement your skincare routine with products and ingredients that can address these issues.Be Realistic“Beauty routines are personal and in my opinion, an extension of your psyche," adds Tsai. Meaning that you’re not likely to veer far from internalized preferences. Enjoy indulging and luxuriating in self-care? A skincare routine with multiple steps might be a great option for you. But perhaps you’re the opposite—and adhering to a multi-step ritual might feel exhausting and time-consuming. (That’s perfectly okay, there’s still a skincare routine—one that can even be completed in less than a minute—that’s right for you.) Being realistic when considering a skincare routine will help you tailor it based on your needs—and help you not be over- or under-whelmed.Be Consistent (and Patient)As with many things in life, consistency is key. It can take months to know if a skincare product is working and see changes or results in the skin, so be patient. Sticking with a skincare routine, morning and night, can result in significant benefits, but only if you continue to follow it regularly.Start SlowWondering how to introduce new skincare products into your daily ritual? The golden rule of thumb when incorporating new skincare products is to try one product at a time so you can analyze how your skin reacts. If you get overzealous and try multiple products at once, resulting in a negative reaction, it will be difficult to understand the source of the irritation. Paring down your routine to a few key products and slowly introducing more (as wanted) will likely be more effective.Try a Japanese Skincare RoutineAs Tsai has said, the “beauty of a classical Japanese skincare ritual lies in its simplicity.” Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, a Japanese regimen is designed to achieve your happiest and healthiest-looking skin. In this page, titled “The Art of the Skincare Ritual”, we demonstrate and explain the basics of purifying, polishing, plumping, and nourishing. Not only does the page specify tips and products based on your skin type, but it also includes Tsai herself utilizing routine best practices. As an added bonus, a Japanese skincare routine doesn’t just reveal radiant skin through gentle, consistent care, but it also allows for daily moments of mindfulness with the art of self-care.For a customized guide to uncovering your ideal regimen, take Tatcha’s Ritual Finder quiz, which can help discover a skincare routine based on your skin type, goals, and existing skincare collection.

For holidays, birthdays, special days and ordinary ones—consider gifting a skincare set to someone in your life (and use this guide to choose the one they might like best). At first blush, the beauty lover seems like an easy person to check off your gifting list: The possibilities are nearly endless. But while there may be many options to choose from, not all of them make for perfect presents.Makeup can be tricky, unless you know exactly what the receiver wants. A hair product would be an unexpected gift, and for good reason—shampoo simply doesn’t make for an exciting unboxing. By contrast, masks or moisturizers are always in demand, but how do you choose the right moisturizer, for example? Where do you start?Allow us to suggest the skincare set. There is no better beauty gift than a Japanese skincare set, There is no better beauty gift than a skincare set, which can offer them them a chance to explore and discover what they like before committing. Sets allow for the giftee to try multiple products in one package, seamlessly swapping them in and out of their current regimen as needed. (Many items in a set also come perfectly sized for travel.)It also offers a rare opportunity to try a few items from one skincare range. Most companies formulate their different products to work in tandem with others in their collections, providing higher dosages of a particularly key ingredient, or ordering steps so that each application enhances the next one. Tatcha offers a range of sets suited to specific skin types, or that sample some of the brand’s bestsellers, or that simply showcase powerful Japanese botanicals.On the other hand if you give a full routine, you’re giving more than just a handful of lotions: You’re giving a ritual. That short but significant part of one’s day can become more than just about self-presentation; it can become about self-care. Here are a few suggestions, based on skin type. A skincare gift for dry skinThose who deal with dry skin on the regular tend to crave creamy, hydrating skincare products. The Plump & Dewy Skin Trio packs hydration into a three-step skincare routine that begins with a gentle cream cleanse and ends with a rich moisturizer with a serum that plumps in between steps. These three products are Tatcha dry skin bestsellers, comprising a variety of classic ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid paired with the brand’s signature active complex. A good starter skincare routine—or gift for anyone in need of dew. A skincare gift for oily or combination skinFor friends on the other side of the skin spectrum, the Clarified & Balanced Trio assembles a simple starter pack for oily or combination skin. Whereas dry skin describes a lack of sebum production, oily faces have too much of it, and often benefit from products designed to tweak skin’s natural water and sebum reserves into balance. This oil-friendly routine swaps out a serum for The Texture Tonic, which earns its name from a suite of fruit-extracted alpha hydroxy acids that even out and smooth skin. A skincare gift for mature skinSome have oily skin, combination skin, or dry skin, but everybody develops mature skin, and it’s important to follow a skincare routine designed for aging skin. Due to our natural biology, our skin loses its ability to retain water, nourishment, and structure as life bears on. Collagen, elastin, and other proteins that maintain our skin’s integrity aren’t as readily replaced as they once were. Supercharged skincare designed with mature skin in mind helps fill in the gap. The Ritual for Firm Skin contains four steps starting with a luxe oil cleanser, followed by Tatcha’s Hadasei-3 proprietary concentrate of Japanese superfoods with essential amino acids, a wrinkle-smoothing serum, and a rich-yet-weightless gel cream to seal it all in. A skincare gift for skincare loversEverybody has them in their friend group, if they look hard enough—the skincare obsessive. They won’t be impressed by a run-of-the-mill moisturizer. Instead, show them something truly impressive: A range of multi-tasking treatment serums. Enter the Serum Discovery Trio, a sampling of some of Tatcha’s most potent skincare technology: A botanically powered antioxidant serum that gently resurfaces the skin, a brightening powerhouse serum, and their latest addition The Silk Serum, which uses silk extract, plus upcycled cranberry extract and sea fennel forretinol-liker skin-smoothing. A skincare gift for a groupMeet the Hydration Obento. The latter word is a cheeky reference to Japanese box lunches, but this particular obento isn’t edible. Rather than karaage or katsu, this box contains Tatcha’s bestselling moisturizers crafted with timeless Asian botanicals. There’s one for each major skin care concern, from oiliness and dryness to firmness and redness. If you’re stuck on a gift for more than one friend, consider splitting up this obento of luxurious skincare into four little gifts. A skincare gift for a mom Chances are your mother, or a mother you know, already uses a moisturizer. But there’s a good chance they only use one moisturizer. A gift like the Day & Night Moisture Duo not only provides them with two of the brand’s most popular formulas, but it offers the benefits of using separate creams for day and night as it’s a good idea to use two daily moisturizers. A skincare gift for a makeup loverThere are skincare gifts for the makeup enthusiasts in your life, too, especially at Tatcha, where so many of the brand’s offerings are designed to prime and prep the skin for optimum makeup wear. There’s no need to decide between Tatcha’s popular face mist, cult favorite Liquid Silk Canvas primer, or lip mask, because the Prime & Glow Trio contains all three. Whether the giftee is a concealer fanatic or lip look afficionado, they will certainly appreciate a set that helps them achieve their very best application, every time. A skincare gift for the one who has it allRemember those Japanese obento lunch boxes? Imagine opening yours to find a seven-step skincare ritual, and you’ve just imagined the Luxury Obento. This platinum-standard gift for the ultimate skin whiz not only includes the brand’s most iconic skincare staples, from The Camellia Cleansing Oil to the The Rice Polish: Classic, but it also tosses in a few high-tech newcomers—including a retinol alternative and an eye cream that melts into skin for radiant eyes. In a way, this is a hard gift to give because it’s so tempting to keep it for yourself.

There are countless options available, but what skincare products do you really need? Discover the most vital products to add to your regime and why. A daily skincare ritual can not only be beneficial for your skin, but also your mind. Self care via a consistent skincare routine can increase one’s overall mood and happiness, as established routines can help maintain order and predictability in your life. But with the countless offerings on the market, how do you know what skincare products to use? Keep reading to uncover the most effective and vital products to build the best skincare routine for your specific needs.The Basics: What Skincare Products Do I Need?At Tatcha, we aim to bridge the gap between timeless practices and modern ingredients. And that combination is abundantly present in our simple and straightforward skincare routine for women of every age. Don’t let the word ‘ritual’ intimidate you: a daily skincare practice can be completed with just a few steps. All you need is to purify, polish, plump, nourish, and protect for your happiest, healthiest-looking skin.PurifyArguably, the most important step in your skincare ritual is cleansing. This vital step is not just rushing through the purification process, but actually taking the time to carefully and thoroughly cleanse for cleaner, healthier-looking skin. The trick to transforming the mundane cleanse into a mindfulness ritual is to embrace the Japanese concept of kiyome, which translates to purification. This belief can act as not only a physical cleanse, but also an emotional one, allowing the cleansing process to be an act of letting go. Take a page out of founder Vicky Tsai’s book, Pure Skin, by visualizing distractions, negative thoughts, and self-doubt melting away as you cleanse. PolishExfoliating or polishing is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin using a chemical or physical exfoliant. Chemical exfoliants are acids that dissolve the bonds that hold dead skin cells together and the most common forms are AHA, BHA, and PHA. Physical exfoliants, or exfoliating scrubs, mechanically buff off dead skin cells. They often contain, as the name suggests, physical ingredients, like rice bran, to buff skin.While exfoliation may seem like a modern technique, geishas have been using komenuka, known as Japanese rice bran, to polish the skin for centuries. This is a crucial step in your daily routine because it removes dead skin cells and impurities, while also helping the rest of your products achieve their maximum potential.PlumpWhen simplifying or building a routine, utilizing products that have multiple uses is helpful. One of the most multi-use arsenals in your skincare ritual is an essence. A classic Japanese skincare ritual has long featured these “beauty waters”, known for their ability to soften and brighten the complexion. The humble liquid can resurface, soften, plump, and boost the effects of skincare in a single step. To utilize, simply splash a palmful of essence into your hand after cleansing and gently press it into the skin.NourishSeal in hydration with an effective moisturizer. A moisturizer is not a one-size-fits-all product, notes the American Academy of Dermatology. They suggest a moisturizer can come in several different formats, including lotions, gels, thick creams, or ointments. Whether it be a richly hydrating cream or a light, gel-based moisturizer, your ideal product should, on the most basic level, accomplish two major goals: prevent water from leaving the skin and deliver an optimal level of moisture for your healthiest-looking complexion, says the AAD.ProtectDon’t skip the sunscreen! While it might be tempting to consider an SPF simply just a summer must-have, sun protection is a year-round necessity. Even on cloudy or frosty winter days, the sun can damage your skin, notes the AAD. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every single day. It is a necessary—and should be an instinctive—step of your daily skincare routine, says the AAD.Best Skincare ProductsStill wondering what skincare products you should use? Here are a few of our favorite options to round out your ideal daily routine.PurifyingIt’s helpful to separate your morning and evening purification processes. In the morning, you may simply need a splash of water (ideally for dry skin types) or a quick cleanse with a gentle face wash. For the evening, a more thorough cleanse is ideal. Lean into the art of the double cleanse, which is helpful to not only remove makeup, surface debris, and sunscreen, but also unclog pores and prep skin for the following steps.Try: Consider The Indigo Cleansing Balm, our newest cleanser that features a fragrance-free, buttery-soft balm texture that melts away makeup while improving the skin barrier for stronger skin. Or perfect your Kyoto Cleanse with the delightfully nourishing Camellia Cleansing Oil to remove makeup and follow it with either the bestselling Rice Wash or The Deep Cleanse. PolishingChemical and physical exfoliants both have distinct positives. Chemical exfoliants are wonderful for almost all skin types, as long as you stick to low-percentage AHA, BHA, or PHA products when first incorporating them into your routine. Physical scrubs with gentle ingredients, like rice bran, can be wonderfully effective and give you more control over how deep of an exfoliation you’d like to achieve. Whether you prefer a chemical or physical exfoliant, we’ve got you covered.Try: If you prefer a liquid exfoliant, try The Texture Tonic. The AHA-powered formula is ideal for even sensitive skin and is gentle enough to be used daily. It’s specifically formulated to reduce excess oil and sebum, while also improving skin’s moisture levels. The formula has niacinamide and Japanese mugwort to reduce the look of discoloration, while also calming visible redness and irritation.If you’re more of a physical exfoliator fan, Tatcha’s game-changing Rice Polish is a must-have. The Japanese exfoliant transforms into a creamy, cloud-like foam with just a few drops of water. Finely ground rice bran and papaya enzymes promote natural skin turnover, while the amino acid-based formula provides effective cleansing without stripping the skin of essential moisture or breaking the skin’s barrier function. There are also three other Rice Polish formats, from Calm to Gentle to Deep, allowing you to find the formula that’s best for your skin. PlumpingThe top layer of your skin is made up of dead skin cells that protect the delicate skin beneath, but this layer can prevent active ingredients from sinking into the layers where they are needed most. This is where an essence steps in. The simple, yet transformative, formula floods the skin with hydration and amplifies the performance of any treatment that follows. The most important job of the essence and its primary function is to make the skin ready for whatever treatment follows.Try: If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting one of Tatcha’s most cherished products, allow us to introduce you to The Essence. This simple yet transformative formula is 100 percent Hadasei-3, a proprietary fermented complex of the very superfoods core to the Japanese diet: rice, algae, and green tea. This potent formula boosts the effects of skincare, resurfaces, and hydrates for primed, plump, petal-soft skin at any age. In studies, panelists demonstrated a 621+ percent improvement in skin moisturization immediately* and 100 percent of panelists demonstrated an improvement in skin glow and radiance after just one week of use.** *Based on an instrumentation study conducted on 30 panelists in 2022.**Based on an expert-grading study on 30 panelists in October 2021.NourishingA nourishing moisturizer is always beneficial to your complexion, whether your skin tends to be more dry or oily. After plumping skin with The Essence, apply a moisturizer to support the protective barrier of your skin.Try: At Tatcha, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to nutrient-rich moisturizers. As luxurious as they are effective, each unique face moisturizer delivers the optimal level of moisture for any skin type, helping you achieve your healthiest-looking complexion yet.Consider The Silk Cream, a rich yet weightless gel-cream moisturizer enriched with silk extract for softer, smoother, and firmer-looking skin. Or grab the award-winning Water Cream, ideal for oily complexions, which balances the skin, decongest pores, and minimizes oil production. For dry skin, try The Dewy Skin Cream, which plumps, hydrates, and strengthens the skin’s barrier. For a richer cream, grab the Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream for an intensely hydrating and nourishing treatment. Sensitive skin? Slather on the innovative Indigo Overnight Repair, which visibly calms irritation, strengthens the skin’s barrier, and balances the microbiome overnight.Or not sure which formula is right for you? Consider Tatcha’s newly updated formula, The Indigo Calming Cream. The rich, fragrance-free moisturizer delivers therapeutic soothing relief from redness and itchiness with long-lasting hydration. ProtectingSkincare is moot if you aren’t using sunscreen daily. Not only does it help fight premature aging, but it, most importantly, protects from cancer-causing rays. Protect yourself with an FDA-approved formula that is broad-spectrum and a sun protection factor of at least 30+.Try: The Silk Sunscreen, a silky, lightweight, and sheer SPF that offers 50+ coverage (with 10 percent zinc oxide) and is packed with skin-benefitting ingredients that hydrate, soothe, and reduce redness. If you prefer a matte finish, consider the Silken Pore Perfecting SPF 35 Sunscreen, which has both mineral and chemical protection that not only protects the skin, but also helps tighten the appearance of pores, smooth skin texture, and calm visible irritation.

When helping the skin defend and repair itself from aging factors, there’s one skincare product that towers above the rest—and it might already be in your medicine cabinet. The best anti-aging skincare product on the market comes in a wide—but not too wide—variety. Some cost hundreds, and others cost less than 10 dollars, and they’re sold everywhere from gas stations to department stores. Many of them share the same ingredients—and many of those ingredients are regulated by the government. Yes, the best anti-aging skincare product on the market is probably already in your home, if it isn’t already on your skin: Sunscreen.Does sunscreen prevent aging? In some ways, the answer is yes. Skin ages naturally due to biological factors, which is why wrinkles and changes in tone and texture are the signs of a life well-lived, and are worth embracing. But many signs of premature aging are brought on by environmental forces, like pollutants in the air or overexposure to the sun. So, yes, a lot of aging is a matter of prevention. And sunscreen is preventative.But here’s the thing: Even if you were someone who was totally cosmetically unconcerned, sunscreen and other forms of sun protection would still be daily necessities. By protecting your skin from the sun, you are also protecting it from health complications, including one of the most common cancers; any aging skin benefits are merely attendant, but welcome. And by understanding how the sun ages skin, you can quickly understand how sunscreen helps with aging. How skin agesWe’ll begin on the smallest level we can, beneath an electron microscope. Have you met your DNA’s telomeres?Telomeres are DNA sequences that live at the end of our chromosomes and help with cell reproduction. Uncontrolled cell reproduction can be dangerous—and a key event in the development of cancer—so our telomeres shorten over time, until the cell reaches the end of its life. Now it can no longer reproduce, and dies off.As skin cells in particular begin to diminish, the process becomes visible as collagen and elastin proteins decrease in number, resulting in skin-slackening, wrinkles, dryness, hyperpigmentation. This kind of aging is also known as “intrinsic” aging, as a result of our cell biology. But our environments, as well as lifestyle choices, can also accelerate this process. Those who smoke cigarettes, for one example, have been observed to visibly age faster, for a variety of reasons from nicotine’s effect on skin thickness to changes in skin circulation.This is known as “extrinsic” aging. There are a variety of these risk factors, but according to a 2018 article in the journal Cell Transplantation, exposure to UV light “is the primary factor of extrinsic skin aging.”How UV light accelerates agingUltraviolet light from the sun causes an estimated 90% of visual aging, according to data from the Cleveland Clinic. Unprotected exposure to the sun can manifest in skin changes from deep sagging to dark spots to just about every other known sign of aging.But what happens on a deeper level is a matter of more concern. Remember those microscopic telomeres? That is how deep UV rays can reach. Ultraviolet light can be described in three varieties, known as A, B, and C. UVC radiation is absorbed by our planet’s atmosphere, but UVB rays reach the outer layer of our skin, right down to our DNA; this kind of radiation can damage our DNA, aging skin or increasing chances of precancerous cell growth. UVA rays are less potent, but go even deeper into the layers of our skin, where precious collagen cells and capillaries reside. Our bodies can repair some of the damage wrought by ultraviolet radiation, but it can’t repair it all. This is why sun protection is an imperative for all people.This news is a recent development in the history of beauty. As recently as the 2000s, tanning was still seen as a way to enhance one’s appearance, a concept that experts at the American Academy of Dermatology now dispute. They insist that the term “healthy tan” is an oxymoron, and that no amount of tanning is healthy. How sunscreen worksThere are a few mechanisms by which sunscreen works, but the main endeavor is the same: To protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. Some sunscreens use physical filters, like zinc and titanium dioxide, that reflect and scatter UV light, and some use skincare ingredients like octisalate or avobenzone to absorb and neutralize UV light. Others use both to provide a certain kind of skin finish.Because sunscreens in the United States are subject to approval from the Food and Drug Administration, if you see a sunscreen on a store shelf, you can assume it’s safe to use, and has been tested for efficacy. The sunscreen formulation you use probably depends on your own preferences, as there are numerous differences between physical and chemical sunscreens. Does sunscreen prevent aging?By now, the answer posed at the beginning of this guide is clear: Sunscreen absolutely prevents aging, by helping ensure that harmful UV rays don’t reach the skin.Sunscreen isn’t just good for mature skin types—it’s good for all skin types. And the options are nearly endless. Nowadays there are SPF formulas that offer heavy-duty sun protection in weightless and hydrating formulations, like the SPF 50 Silk Sunscreen from Tatcha. (It’s a mineral formula that glides on to skin like a fine veil.) There are also formulas that tend toward improving skin, or provide a perfect base for makeup. Tatcha’s Silken Sunscreen provides broad-spectrum SPF 35 protection from UVA and UVB rays while smoothing skin and tightening pores—perfect on its own, or underneath a little foundation or concealer. Sunscreen is one of the most popular and widely implemented forms of sun protection, but it isn’t the only one. The best forms of sun protection are the ones you use, so make sure to find a method you like—and then don’t go a day without it.