Skincare · Foundation · Lesson 3
Read a Product Label Like a Professional
Separate a product's function from its marketing.
Core idea
Plain-language explanation
A label can tell you the product type, active ingredients, directions, warnings, and ingredient list. Marketing words are not a diagnosis. Start with the job: cleanse, moisturize, protect from sun, or treat a specific concern.
Do this now
Three small steps
- Pick one product you own.
- Find its product type and directions.
- Find whether it lists an active ingredient or a Drug Facts panel.
Practice
Use the idea
Describe your product without using the word “glow.” State its job, directions, and one reason it may or may not suit your skin.
Quick check
Show the idea is clear
What should you identify first on a product label?
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