First and foremost, don’t get discouraged or upset if you have oily skin. There’s nothing wrong with your skin; it just needs a different kind of care and you’re beautiful with or without oily skin.
Got it? OK, good! Now, let’s continue…
We know that keeping your skin clean and pimple free has been a challenge and perhaps it has been a challenge for quite some time. In fact, you might even think that you tried just about anything on the market.
The truth is, don’t sweat about it, because we’ll cover everything you need to know in order to take the best care of your skin.
Oily skin problems include acne and breakouts, because the bacteria that causes acne feeds happily on the oils and the dirt that’s trapped in them. So, our objective is to get rid of the bad oil that the bacterium feeds on.
Quick tip: Don’t over-dry your skin, that’s a no-no and a common misconception.
Caring for Your Oily Skin
Sure, oily skin can be a little high maintenance, but it’s not the end of the world. The secret to keeping your skin healthy is to keep it clean and to use the right products.
In the morning, wash with a non-soap cleanser. Pat (don’t rub) your skin dry, and if you are going out, apply a non-oily sunscreen. Even if you have a darker complexion, you should still apply sunscreen in order to avoid sunspots. Also, drink plenty of water; hydration is extremely important for oily skin.
What products should you use on your face?
You may be tempted to use a lot of products in order to get your skin under control (so-to-speak). However, using a lot of products can do more harm than good. Also, some of these products are eye-poppingly expensive and can be unnecessary.
So, what do you do? This is best answered by your esthetician and here’s why:
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You avoid putting your skin through continuous damage with the wrong products – products that are not designed for your specific skin type.
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Just because the label on a product says “For oily skin,” it doesn’t mean it’s right for your skin.
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You save time and money (seriously!)
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It’s ideal to get an expert’s opinion of the best morning and nighttime regimen. We sometimes suggest more or less of a particular product and sometimes less is more.