prompter: What are the best cosmetic supplies for beauty care, hygiene, and staying healthy?

assistant: The best cosmetic supplies for beauty care, hygiene, and staying healthy depend on individual preferences and needs, but some commonly recommended items include:

Cleanser: A gentle face wash to remove dirt, oil, and makeup
Moisturizer: A lotion or cream to hydrate and protect the skin
Sunscreen: To protect skin from harmful UV rays and prevent skin damage and aging
Lip balm: To moisturize and protect the lips
Toothbrush and toothpaste: To maintain good oral hygiene
Deodorant: To control body odor
Nail clippers and file: To keep nails trimmed and clean
Razor or hair removal product: To remove unwanted hair
Hairbrush and comb: To maintain healthy hair
Feminine hygiene products: Such as tampons or pads for menstrual care.
It is important to choose products that are appropriate for your skin type and any specific skin concerns you may have.

prompter: How would I determine what products work best for my skin type?

assistant: It's important to choose products that are suitable for your skin type and needs, and to use them regularly as part of your beauty and hygiene routine. Also be sure to choose cosmetic supplies that are free from harsh chemicals that may cause irritation or damage.

The best cosmetic include:

Cleansers: gentle, pH-balanced facial cleansers that effectively remove dirt, oil, and makeup
Moisturizers: hydrating creams or lotions that provide long-lasting moisture to the skin
Lip balm: a hydrating lip balm with SPF protection to prevent dryness and chapping
Hand sanitizer: an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to kill germs and bacteria
Face masks: face masks that contain ingredients such as glycolic acid, charcoal, and clay to help remove impurities and hydrate the skin
A sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to maintain healthy hair.

prompter: I think I have combination skin, though I'm not sure what that really means. What are some general skin types and how would I know which I have?

prompter: Can you recommend some specific products/brands?

assistant: Cosmetics are such a wide industry with so many products that do different things, that it is hard to narrow it down to just a few. Although here are some that are popular at the moment due to their quality.

Charlotte Tilbury is known for producing exceptional foundation.
Valentino Beauty Eye2Cheek is also renown for is quality as a blush.
Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Drama Ink Liquid is also considered to be a very good lipstick.

In terms of hygiene and health, wash regularly, get some exercise everyday and eat a balanced diet that you enjoy. And never overestimate the importance of sleep. Even though this isn't a traditional cosmetic, a good nights rest works wonders.

assistant: The US’s Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FDA) Act defines cosmetics as being for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance. Thus cosmetics are not as such scientifically proven to promote health. The effects of the ingredients contained in the cosmetics are very doses dependent, and often skincare products contain too low doses of the beneficial ingredients for them to have any real effect. Two ingredients in cosmetics that may be beneficial to look for are: 1. Ingredients that protect against UV radiation, as UV radiation is known to cause premature aging and other skin damage, 2. Ingredients that contain Vitamin-E may to some extent help remove wrinkles, and Vitamin-E is also know to have photoprotective and skin barrier–stabilizing properties.

There a lot of misleading marketing in skincare industry, and it can be hard to estimate from the cosmetics ingredient lists whether a product will work, as the effect is highly dependent on the doses. But here are some Skincare products are largely cosmetics, which means they aren’t really meant to go into your dermis and change how it functions. If they actually did this, they should really be classified as drugs.

assistant: Clean water at skin temperature is in most cases the best way to keep skin clean and healthy, the beauty comes naturally as result when the previous conditions are met.

assistant: What are your current hygiene goals and setbacks? 
This can wildly change the cosmetics you want. 
It may also depend on companies you are willing to support, and even personal style.

prompter: I am interested in natural and organic products, and I am looking for products that will help me maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. I am also looking for products that are cruelty-free and eco-friendly.

prompter: In general, I would like to improve my quality of life through beauty care, hygiene, and staying healthy. I do not have a preference on which companies I am willing to support and I am just looking for some general tips and advice.