Oily skin can be challenging to your overall beauty routine and appearance. There are many factors that contribute to oily skin, including a genetic predisposition to this skin type and hormonal imbalances, particularly those associated with puberty.
The trick to managing your oily skin type is to treat your skin properly and avoid products that make your skin even more oily.
Washing your face every day is a given. But how often should you do it? Twice a day facial washing – once in the morning and once at night – is best for people with oily skin types. This keeps your face fresh without stripping it of important oils, and making your face even more oily over time.
For best results, use a gentle cleanser and wash with your hands, rather than with a washcloth or loofah. Keeping your washings gentle and soothing will help you avoid accidentally roughing up your skin and drying it out too much.
It’s pretty simple: oily products on an oily face lead to more oil. When you wear makeup, look for powders or gels that are oil-free so you can look your best without having an issue with oils.
Similarly, when you use a facial moisturizer, stay away from ones that contain oils so that you don’t have more problems later on. These products can cause massive breakouts and other blemishes on an already oily complexion.
Use blotting paper throughout the day, if necessary, to rid trouble spots of an overly oily appearance. They’re discreet and can easily be toted along in your bag or backpack for on-the-go use. Blotting is also a much better alternative than frequent daily face washing, because it only removes excess oil from the skin, rather than stripping your skin repeatedly throughout the day.
An alcohol-free toner will also help you to reduce overall oiliness throughout your day. Apply it only to trouble spots though, so that you don’t accidentally dry out parts of your face that aren’t prone to oil issues.
Frequent, but not too frequent, exfoliation will help you to remove blemishes and dirt that regular face washing alone might miss. Choose a mask treatment or exfoliating product that will give you a good pore cleansing and use it once a week for best results.