Basic Tips To Manage Oily Skin

Basic Tips To Manage Oily Skin

When the hot and humid weather arrives, even those with skin on the dry side can experience a struggle. There’s a big difference between a little bit of shine on the skin and a downright oil slick.

What can you do to combat the grease and achieve a healthy glow?

Basic tips:

• Use an alcohol-free toner every morning and evening before bedtime to balance out your skin.
• Keep some blotting papers or powder on hand to help remove excess oil.
• Don’t apply too much or too many products. Look for a moisturizer or serum that contains SPF to avoid applying an additional layer.
• When it comes to cosmetics, always think about matting. Any help you can get to aid in oil absorption or to decrease a shiny appearance is a true benefit.
• There’s nothing wrong with oil on the skin. It definitely diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s only when we have too much oil that we start to look greasy, and that’s something we can remedy with the above tips.

Choose the right cleanser

The first step to any healthy skincare regimen starts with cleansing. Choose a cleanser that’s formulated for oily skin, which slows the production of sebum as well as removes excess oil from the surface. Be sure to cleanse your skin using warm water twice a day—in the morning when you wake up and before going to bed.

Apply a primer

Opt for a matting primer that helps reduce the appearance of shine. It’ll help your makeup go on smoother and keep excess oil at bay. Primers these days have some amazing ingredients that go beyond just aiding in makeup application. Look for one with antioxidant vitamins to help fight against free radicals.

Sunscreen

No matter what, you can’t avoid sunscreen. While in the past it seemed like it was the number one enemy against oily skin, this is no longer the case. Sunscreen products have come a long way and now have improved dry-down times.

Many are less oily, more matte, and don’t leave that greasy, shiny after-feel. In fact, some have a nice, light powdery after-feel that works great on oily skin. For the sake of healthy, youthful skin, sunscreen is incredibly important. So, find the one that works best for you.