How to Create a Skin Care Regimen for Oily Skin

Sometimes it can be difficult to control excess oil in your skin. With the right regimen, which is outlined below, this daily task can be rather easy.

Things You'll Need

• Oil control face cleanser
• Astringent for oily skin
• Cotton balls or pads
• A Mattifying product
• Oil-free foundation and makeup
• Oil blotting papers

Instructions

1. Wash your face at least twice daily, morning and night, using tepid water and an oil control facial cleanser. Use your fingertips instead of a wash cloth so that you don’t stimulate more oil production in your skin.

2. After washing and drying your face, sweep an astringent onto your skin by using cotton balls or pads. Only sweep over your entire face once, using a very light touch. If you are excessively oily in the T-zone area, feel free to apply the astringent twice. Follow up with your favorite oil-free lotion.

3. Before applying your oil-free foundation and makeup, apply a mattifying product to your oily areas. Do not apply around the eyes or on the mouth.

4. After applying the mattifier you can apply your oil-free foundation and makeup. When finished, place a pack of oil blotting papers in your purse or bag and head out the door.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to wash your face at least twice a day, morning and night, using an oil control facial cleanser.

• Apply a clay face mask 2 times a week--3 times if you are very oily--to help reduce oil and clean your pores.

• Oily skin can use a face scrub, if needed, but the scrub should be formulated for oily skin types.