How to Treat Oily Skin Caused by Tinted Moisturizer
Oily skin is not caused by cosmetic products, but women with oily or combination skin often find that regular use of a rich makeup has adverse effects. Symptoms might include blocked pores, blemishes and shiny skin. Tinted moisturizers are designed to give a dewy glow, so they are often made for dry or mature skin, unsuitable for women who already produce enough of their own oil. If you have used a tinted moisturizer and developed problems, your main priorities are deep cleansing, hydrating and soothing skin until it's back to normal. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Gentle but deep cleanser for oily skin
- Hydrating moisturizer
- Liquid or mask exfoliator
- Deep cleansing mask
Instructions
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Stop using the tinted moisturizer that you suspect has affected your skin. If you have a basic skincare routine of cleansing and moisturizing, continue as normal for a couple of days. This may be enough to reduce the extra oil, after which you should change to an oil-free makeup.
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Clean skin with a gentle, deep cleanser designed for removing makeup. If your skin did not clear up after using your regular products, consider buying a deep cleansing oil such as Nude Cleansing Oil or Shu Uemura's Fresh Cleansing Oil. Apply daily to keep skin squeaky clean.
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Hydrate skin with a light moisturizer. Try a gel cream or oil-free formula for maximum comfort and a non-greasy finish. These products provide good daily maintenance for anyone whose skin has excess oil.
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Use a mask or liquid exfoliate to clear dead skin cells from the surface of skin, preventing them from clogging oily pores or leading to blemishes. Wipe a gentle non-abrasive liquid, such as Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliant, over cleansed skin daily to keep it smooth. Or use a mask such as Ren's Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel once or twice weekly. Avoid scrubs if you have developed blemishes as they can irritate inflamed skin and spread bacteria.
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Apply a deep-cleansing mask, ideally after exfoliating. Usually clay-based, these masks help sweep oil and trapped dirt from pores, clearing blackheads and whisking away product residue.
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Continue this routine until get your skin returns to normal.
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Tips & Warnings
Most tinted moisturizers are actually light foundations for use after skin care, but some are designed to use as a daily moisturizing cream. When using the product, make sure that you do not accidentally double up on moisturizer.
Many tinted moisturizers come in an oil-free formula. These are ideal for the summer and for oily skin.
Do not treat your skin with harsh emergency fixes. Stripping the skin will lead to scaly dehydration, more excess oil and premature fine lines.
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