How to Understand Whether You Should Moisturize Oily Skin
All skin needs to be moisturized, even oily skin. Moisturizers improve skin tone and texture. They can also help mask minor imperfections. Moisturizers hold water in the top layer of skin, but also act as a barrier against the outside world. Oily skin has a tendency to have bad breakouts, so you should use a moisturizer that cleans the skin, protects it, and will not clog pores. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Pick a Moisturizer for Oily Skin
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Look for a noncomedogenic moisturizer will not seep into your already vulnerable pores, ensuring that you will not break out. Look at the label. The noncomedogenic reference should be on the front of the product, located on the bottom.
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Check to see if the moisturizer also has SPF. Get a lotion with an SPF of 12 to 15. The higher the SPF, the oilier the moisturizer. There are some that go down to SPF 8, but that won't be enough to protect you from the sun. Purchase sunscreen separately if you can't find a combination noncomedogenic low SPF cream.
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Ignore high-priced moisturizers. Some of the best lotions come from the drug store, and without a high price tag.
Skin Care Regimen for Oily Skin
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Wash your face in the morning to remove any oil and buildup on your face from the night. Wash your pillowcase often to stop the transfer of oils onto your face. Apply your moisturizer .
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Exfoliate your skin at the end of the day to get rid of extra oil and buildup from the day.
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Apply a toner and moisturizer.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not exfoliate your skin in the morning. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and exposes new healthy skin. Exfoliating in the morning will only expose your skin to pollutants.
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