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Having oily skin is one of the most irritating things to deal with. I've been putting up with it since the 4th grade and never really understood it until seeing a new dermatologist. It turns out your oil glands can become overactive causing the skin to seem dry and flaky when in reality the skin is so backed up with oil the skin begins to flake. But don't panic, there are many ways to prevent your skin from getting oily and to the point of having over active oil glands.
First, make sure your face wash or face wash wipes are oil free. This is crucial. Adding any amount of oil to your skin when you already have a problem will only cause it to get worse. You don't have to spend extra money on fancy products either. Just make sure whatever product you chose, it is oil free. Here's some of the products I use:
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Second, make sure you are moisturizing! I know this sounds crazy because we are dealing with skin that is already oily and seems moisturized, but you still need to make sure it is hydrated. Again, as long as it is oil free lather on up! I use dermalogica but you can use what ever brand you prefer!
Third, make sure you are using oil free makeup, especially if you are using a powder. Talc can be very bad for people with oily skin (my next post is going to talk more about talc and how it clogs your pores as well as greater details about other oil free makeup!). As long as the powder you are using has no talc or oil listed in the ingredients, you're good to go! The best makeup for oily skin is actually liquid makeup believe it or not. The best solution is go to an esthetician and get custom liquid foundation that is oil free. If you don't want to go along with that idea any brand will do as long as oil is not listed in the ingredients. Cover girl has a nice line of oil free/oil controlling liquid foundations as well as powders.
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Lastly, make sure you remove ALL your make up at night with an oil free makeup remover. This is one of the most crucial steps! Leaving you makeup on is a terrible habit (one which I am guilty of committing). Following this last step with help move the process along and will help clear up and pimples you have from your oily skin.
Follow these simple steps and make a few minor changes with your makeup and you'll have control over your oily skin in no time!! And remember, my next post is going to go into more about what makeup is good to use for oily skin! I'll tell you what bronzers, blushes, primers, BB creams, tinted moisturizers, highlighters and finishing sprays to use! And much more!
Love and Light,
Tara
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