Oily Skin?

Definitely you have been suffering a lot! Though all skin needs care, Oliy skin needs some extra of that. So here's your stop ladies on how to get you prepped before stepping out of the house!


1. Cleanser
Unlike dry skin, oily skin cannot go without cleansing in the morning. Dirt, excess oils, and impurities have built up on your skin at night and can clog your pores if not (gently) removed. Start your morning routine with a mild water-based cleanser to kick off your day with a fresh canvas. Starting with a clean face also allows the following skincare products to work better.

2. Exfoliation
Oily skin is especially prone to dead skin cell build up, blackheads, and clogged pores. Above that, environmental damage can cause the surface of skin to become dull, rough, uneven, and can worsen the appearance of fine lines. To prevent clogged pores and rough skin, it’s important that you exfoliate your skin regularly (2-3x a week) with a gentle exfoliant.

 3. Toner
Toners for oily skin should essentially do the same thing as toners for dry skin. They should get rid of residual dirt and makeup, prep your skin for the next steps of your skincare routine, and make your skin absorb more active ingredients from the products you apply to your skin afterward. A good toner for oily skin will address oiliness and shine, without drying out the skin. Look for a toner that refines your skin’s texture and minimizes your pores, while at the same time maintains the moisture balance of your skin. If you have other skin issues, like pigmentation or irritation, you could try looking for a toner that does multiple things (refine, brighten, sooth) at the same time.

4. Targeted Treatments: 
Use this step to tackle whatever skin concerns you have in a targeted way. If you feel like your skin needs hydration, use a hydrating treatment; if you want to tackle fine lines, use an anti-aging treatment; if you want to brighten your skin, use a brightening treatment. My advice would be to stick to more watery, lightweight treatments that absorb more easily for oily skin.


5. Moisturizer and Eye Cream
Seal in all the nutrients you just supplied to your skin with a light moisturizer. Stick to emulsions or gel-type moisturizes, because richer creams will likely clog up your pores and make your skin even shinier. If you have sensitive or irritated skin, look for moisturizers with calming and soothing properties to alleviate irritations. After that, look for a lightweight eye cream to keep your delicate under eyes moisturized and protected.

6. Sunscreen

Finish your morning routine with a sunscreen to protect it against harmful UV rays and prevent premature aging. Depending on your skin tone you want to use a sunscreen rated at least SPF 30. You can combine a moisturizer and a sunscreen by using a moisturizer with SPF. Whatever you use as your sunscreen, just make sure that you apply it liberally! The general rule is to use ½ a teaspoon for your face.

7. Lip balm
Our lips don’t have any sebaceous glands. So even us oily gals can get dry lips. Keep your lips soft and hydrated with a moisturizing lip balm!