How to Control Oily Skin

If your oily skin is a daily struggle, follow these simple tips to get a healthier glow:

1. Use a gentle gel cleanser. A creamy face wash may leave a residue on your skin, prompting a greasy feel and oily look.

2. Wash twice a day — no more. Too much washing can dry out your skin causing it to produce even more oil.

3. Tone carefully. Use a toner without alcohol since it causes skin to become dry. Instead, choose a toner with witch hazel or other soothing ingredients and use after every wash.

4. Don’t skip sunscreen. Many women with oily skin forget about face lotion. But everyone, no matter the skin type, needs sunscreen. A gel SPF formula is a good choice.

5. Avoid moisturizing makeup. Foundation for older skin is usually formulated to be moisturizing, which means it contains oils and humectants your skin doesn’t need. Go for an oil-free foundation instead.

6. Use powder. A translucent powder applied after your foundation will help the base stay smudge-proof all day, helping to curb mid-day greasiness.

7. Blot away shine. Blotting paper, made especially to absorb oil without ruining makeup is an easy to squelch shine during the day. Don’t cake on lots of powder, which can settle into fine lines and look heavy.

8. Try a mask. A clay-based mask, used once or twice a week, cleanses pores (which often become blocked on women with oily skin).

9. Go for powdered makeup. Eye shadow and blush in powder form will stay put on your oily skin longer than cream or pencil-based products.

10. Rule out any skin conditions. If you notice your skin becoming more oily, flaky or breaking out more often, visit your dermatologist. He or she may diagnose you with a mild skin condition which may be treated with medication.

Source: lhj.com