When you have oily skin you will have open pores and an oily surface, with a tendency to get pimples, blackheads and a sallow appearance. This is because of the over production of oily substance called sebum which is in the lower regions of the skin. This skin type is the most prone to get acne but it will make your skin stay younger-looking for longer!!

Care for oily skin

It is extremely important not to treat oily skn too rigorously! Always remember that enthusiastic cleansing treatments can actually encourage the oil glands to produce even more sebum, and they will also leave the surface layers of your skin dry and dehydrated.

The best way to treat oily skin is to use a range of products that will gently cleanse away oils from the surface and unblock pores, without drying out and damaging the skin. The visible part of your skin actually requires water, not oil, in order to stay soft, healthy and supple.

1. Even thought your skin is prone to oiliness, the skin around your eyes is delicate, so don’t drag it when removing eye makeup. You will have to soak a cotton wool pad with a non oily remover and hold over your eyes for a few seconds to dissolve the makeup, then gently wipe downwards.

2. Lather up your skin with a gentle foaming facial wash (do not use soap!) Using a foaming wash will remove grime, dirt and oil. Then massage gently over damp skin with your finger tips, then rinse away the soapy suds with lots of warm water.

3. Then soak a cotton wool ball with astringent (toner) and sweep it over your skin to refresh it. This shouldn’t irritate your skin - if it does then you will need to get a gentler one. Continue until the cotton wool comes clean.

4. Even oily skins need a moisturizer, as this will help seal water into the top layers to keep skin soft and supple. Don’t load the skin down with a heavy moisturizer, choose a light, watery fluid.

5. Then you will need to allow thee moisturizer to sink in for a few minutes, then press a clean tissue over your face to absorb the excess, and to prevent a shiny complexion.

Requested By Stephanie Goodis