Sources and original illustrations
Primary references and the limits of this educational collection.
Primary references
- AAD Face washing 101 — Gentle fingertip washing, lukewarm rinsing and avoiding scrubbing.
- AAD Dry skin tips — Short warm bathing, moisturizer timing and clothing contact for dry skin.
- AAD Dry skin relief from handwashing — Maintaining hand hygiene while caring for dry skin.
- AAD Oily skin care — Gentle handling and blotting rather than aggressive rubbing.
- AAD Pimple popping — Risks of squeezing pimples and the role of professional care.
- FDA Sunscreen use and storage — Application, reapplication, storage, expiry and water-resistance labeling.
- AAD Sunscreen FAQs — Broad-spectrum water-resistant SPF 30 or higher and sun-protection practices.
- AAD Skin self-exam — Looking for changing or unusual skin spots and seeking professional assessment.
- AAD Moles: diagnosis and treatment — Professional mole assessment and avoiding home removal.
- FDA Cosmetic complaints — Reporting cosmetic product problems and retaining useful identifying information.
- FDA Personal care product categories — Cosmetics, drugs and combined products in the United States.
- EPA Home humidifier care — Humidifier maintenance, moisture control and manufacturer directions.
- FDA Skin lightening safety communication — Potential harms and regulatory concerns for certain skin-lightening products.
- AAD Caring for tattooed skin — Sun protection and attention to changes in tattooed skin.
- AAD Stop itchy skin in its tracks — Gentle measures and professional assessment for persistent itch or concerning skin changes.
- FDA Drug Facts label — Active ingredients, purposes, warnings and directions on OTC drug labels.
- AAD Product order — General sequence with makeup after moisturizer or sunscreen, subject to individual product or treatment guidance.
- AAD Skin cancer facts — Indoor tanning and excess UV exposure as risks, and the importance of protection.
- FDA Using Cosmetics Safely — Safe cosmetic handling and reporting unexpected reactions.
- FDA Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — Avoiding sharing and contamination through water, saliva and handling.
Original visual material
The diagrams in this edition are original SVG illustrations explaining the sequence or decisions in each guide. They do not show a laboratory experiment, a personal trip or a tested product result. No photographs from the linked sources are reproduced.
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References were consulted during preparation of this edition. A source may cover a broader or narrower question than a particular guide; the support notes above explain why it is listed. Read the original for methodology, exceptions and updates.
