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Skin Care

I. Warm-up activity: Answer the following questions in groups.

1. What skin tone do you have?

2. Do you have a daily skin care routine? How long does it take you to
go through your routine?
3. Do you think you have healthy skin? Do you ever have any skin
problems?

II. Skin type: To determine your skin type, you can use a simple test with a
facial tissue to wipe your face in the morning when you’ve just woken
up. Match the skin types in the box with the tests results.

oily sensitive dry combination normal

1. If the tissue doesn’t reveal any traces of oils, and your skin looks clean
and smooth, then you probably have ____________ skin.
2. If the tissue is clean, but your face feels dry and tight, then you
probably have ____________ skin.
3. If the tissue has spots of oil coming from the areas of your nose and
forehead, and your skin looks greasy and shiny, then you probably
have ____________ skin.
4. If the tissue has traces of oil coming from the t-zone of your face (the
nose and forehead) but stays dry in the areas that touched your
cheeks, then you probably have ____________ skin.
5. If the tissue is clean, but your face feels very dry and tight, and your
skin gets irritated easily by the sun and feels itchy often, then you
probably have ____________ skin.

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III.Skincare tips: Read the following short article about skincare. Then,
answer the comprehension questions.

A proper skin care regimen helps your skin look healthy and young.
Start your daily skin care routine by first cleaning your face completely.
You should stay away from bar soaps and use liquid facial cleansers for
your skin type. Second, although many people miss this step, it’s
important to refresh your skin by scrubbing away the dead skin cells
that can cause pore clogging, dry skin and even acne. Exfoliate your
skin once a week. Third, you should keep your skin moisturized. Even
oily skin can benefit from oil-free moisturizers. Lastly and most
importantly, you should use sunscreen since sun damage is the number
one cause of wrinkles. You can choose a daily moisturizer with UV
protection to get two benefits in one. However, don’t use moisturizers
with sunscreen built in at night, as the ingredients aren’t meant to be
used 24/7.

1. What is the benefit of a proper skin care routine?

(A) You will look beautiful.
(B) Your skin will look healthy.
(C) You can live longer.
2. What is the purpose of exfoliating?
(A) Curing acne scars
(B) Adding moisture to your skin
(C) Removing dead skin cells
3. What is the most important factor in skin wrinkles?
(A) Smoking
(B) Sun damage
(C) Unhealthy eating habits

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IV.Categories of Skin Care Products. Put the words in the box to complete
the chart.

lotion eye cream makeup remover toner

scrub face mask facial cleanser sunscreen
whitening cream eye essence anti-aging cream

Cleansing Exfoliating Moisturizing Others

V. Discussion questions: Answer the following questions in groups.

1. Do you use a different skin care routine for summer and winter?
2. How often do you shop for skin care products? Do you ever buy any
skin care products on impulse? What did you buy? Did you get
buyer's remorse afterwards? What did you do about it? Did you
return the item, keep it, or sell it second-hand for less?
3. In addition to your skin care routine, what other factors play a role in
determining your skin condition?