Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "It's skin deep" Strands puzzle on Sep 27.
It's skin deep
Look for a two-word phrase that describes the overall industry or routine dedicated to maintaining a radiant look and healthy surface.
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This theme explores the essential routines we use to keep ourselves looking fresh and healthy. It focuses on the various products and steps one might take to maintain their physical appearance and wellness.
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Strands answer for It's skin deep are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
Today's NYT Strands puzzle revolves around the specific items and steps involved in a daily maintenance ritual for your body's exterior. Think about the products you use to stay refreshed and protected from the elements. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The vocabulary in this puzzle consists of very common household terms found in the cosmetics and wellness aisles. If you are familiar with basic hygiene and grooming routines, these words will jump out at you quickly. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram in today's puzzle stretches across the grid, connecting two major concepts that define this self-care category. It acts as the 'umbrella' term for every other item you will find. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on finding words that end in common suffixes like '-er' or '-um' which are frequent in product names for this theme. Once you identify one step of a morning routine, the rest should follow logically. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.