Oily Skin Type: Daily Skin Care Regimen
There are pros and cons to having oily skin. One big pro is that oily skin provides you with natural protection from wrinkles so you can stay younger looking longer. The oil in the skin prevents it from drying out but sometimes that over production of oil can lead to clogged pores and ultimately acne.
Here's a simple 5 step skin regimen for oily skin:
Cleanse, Exfoliate, Tone, Decongest and Moisturize
1- Opt for a foaming facial wash or oil free cleanser to remove the excess dirt and oils from the skin while protecting the natural oils in the skin.
2- Some skin care professions may say you don't need to exoliate. I differ in that opion and here's why: Skin cells die on a regular basis (as soon as every 5 days), If you don't exfoliate, those dead skin cells will sit right on top of a healthy layer of skin which influences clogged pores.
Women with oily skin will experience more radiant skin with regular weekly exfoliation.
3- Use an invigorating facial toner for oily skin to help close pores after cleansing and exfoliating.
4- Use a clay based mask weeklyu to decongest clogged pores and combat the production of blackheads.
5- Use a water based, oily free moisturizer with an SPF of 30. Since the goal is to balance the oil in your skin, you don't want to add oil to naturally oily prone skin.
Bonus: Pick up some pore cleansing strips from the closest drug store for quick removal of blackheads and any whiteheads around the nose area.
Finally, always remove any makeup before going to be each night. Makeup removal wipes are recommended, followed by using the cleanser, toner and moisturizer for your skin type. It's also best to do your facial masks in the evening for the sake of time.
Follow this skin care regimen for oily skin to enjoy balanced, health skin year round.
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