Oily skin care regimen made easy

Oily skin care is my territory! If you have oily skin I’m sure you’ve been frustrated by it from time to time. I promise, as you get older you will become thankful for the nice, radiant appearance your skin allows you to have. Women with your skin type tend to have fewer wrinkles and look younger longer, but I can relate with having that shiny appearance during the day.

Nothing is ever perfect, so continue to work with what you have and make the most of it. Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you any overwhelming or weird advice to follow. I believe in keeping it simple . . .

Oily skin care products to have on hand

◈Cleanser – First, I want you to understand that having oily skin isn’t a terrible thing. There’s no need to scrub your skin or use a harsh soap. Use an oil-free cleanser or foaming face wash. Either will remove excess oil and dirt without stripping your skin of its natural oils.

◈Moisturizer – Yes, you need a moisturizer! Use a water-based or oil-free moisturizer that contains SPF 15 or greater.

◈Exfoliant – There’s no need to exfoliate. Your body’s natural process of shedding skin is happening on time, so you don’t need extra help from exfoliants.
*Exfoliant refers to a facial scrub that removes the dead layers of your skin to leave it feeling smooth, invigorated and healthy.

◈Toner/Astringent – If you are having mild breakouts, use a toner with salicylic acid.
*Toner refers to a lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores, usually used on the face.

◈Treatment – If you have blackheads, you may want to consider using a clay mask once a week.
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This information is excellent if you have oily skin and are experiencing mild/moderate acne breakouts. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about your skin type, except use an oil-control lotion from time to time, but those are drying to the skin and can make the situation worse. If your acne is problematic I highly recommend seeing a dermatologist.

Some acne breakouts are caused by vitamin/hormone deficiencies, and only a doctor can determine if that is the case. One extra tidbit of advice: go for the dermatologist with a background in internal medicine. He/She is more likely to uncover if the cause is internal or not.

Believe me, I've been with one for several years, and I love him! I continue to receive compliments on my flawless skin.

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