How to Stop Oil From Forming on the Skin
A certain amount of oil is healthy for the skin. Your skin's natural oils protect it and keep it moist enough to prevent the development of excess lines and wrinkles. But too much oil can lead to clogged pores and breakouts as well as an undesirable greasy appearance. While there is no way to stop oil from forming on the skin, proper skin care will help your skin finds its natural balance so that you can have a healthy, glowing, clear complexion. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Gentle, gel-based cleanser
- Alcohol-free toner
- Oil-free night moisturizer
- Oil-free day moisturizer with SPF 15
- Exfoliating mask or scrub
Instructions
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Be gentle. Contrary to popular belief, washing your skin too much can prompt it produce more oil. Overusing scrubs, masks and aggressive skin brushes can have the same effect.
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Clean your hands thoroughly before washing your face. Rather than using a brush, loofah, cloth or other tool to cleanse your face, use your hands. Wet your face with warm water and apply your cleanser using a gentle, circular motion for about one minute.
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Wash your face with a mild cleanser once or twice a day. Wash before bed every night; usually, water is sufficient to cleanse the face in the morning, but you can use cleanser upon waking if you think it is needed. Choose a gel-based cleanser rather than a rich, milky one. After cleansing, rinse your face thoroughly---20 splashes is ideal---with warm water. Pat---don't rub---the skin dry with a towel.
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Apply a gentle, alcohol-free toner to your face each night after cleansing and drying, and also each morning. Good toner ingredients include witch hazel, which is a mild astringent, and rosewater and orange blossom, which are soothing.
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Wait 15 minutes after applying toner before you put on moisturizer. Your skin may feel dry and tight after washing and toning, but waiting 15 minutes allows time for your skin's natural oils to emerge. This will prevent you from over-applying moisturizer because you may find you need less than you thought. You may even find that you don't need any at all.
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Use a light, oil-free moisturizer after applying toner at night. Use a light, oil-free moisturizer that contains SPF 15 after applying toner in the morning. Sun protection is an imperative part of any good skin-care routine; it does more than virtually anything else to maintain healthy and youthful skin.
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Use a gentle exfoliating mask or scrub just once a week to remove dead skin.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that improvement takes time. Wait six to eight weeks to see how this gentle skin-care routine will improve the balance of your skin.
You do not necessarily have to avoid moisturizers because you have oily skin. Providing your skin with light, oil-free moisture can help it find a balance so it produces neither too much nor too little oil.
Create good hydration from the inside out by drinking enough water each day to stay properly hydrated. This will also aid your skin in finding its proper balance.
Get plenty of exercise. Working up a sweat at least a few times of week helps the skin to stay clear and glowing. Wash skin promptly after exercise.
Avoid toners with alcohol, which can be drying and ultimately cause the skin to produce even more oil. The same goes for products labeled "for oily skin." Your best bet is to use gentle, mild products for normal skin.
If you wear makeup, use one of the many brands of mineral makeup available. Gentle, nongreasy and natural-looking, this makeup is ideal for virtually all skin types.
