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Summary: Prevent oily skin by using an alcohol-free toner everyday and applying powder to the face when oil develops. Consider using blotting tissue or a compact sponge to soak up oil from the face with tips from a hair and makeup artist in this free video on skin care.
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"My name's Teri and in this segment, we're going to talk about how to prevent oily skin. Now some of us just have naturally more oily skin than others, and actually, although it can be annoying at times, it's actually a blessing in disguise 'cause the oilier your skin is, that just means the more moisture there is in it and that will prevent you from aging prematurely. So if you have oily skin and you get frustrated with it, just remember it's a good thing. Now of course, one of the most basic things you can do after you wash your face is to use a proper toner. Now you want to stay away, if you have oily skin, you actually want to stay away from alcohol based toners. And you want to especially stay away from rubbing alcohol. Some people think that works like a toner. What that actually does, it dries out your skin to the point that your skin has to further make more moisture or more oil and it actually produces an oilier face than...than drying out your skin. So you want to start off with using that after you wash, and then throughout the day, if you find yourself getting a little oily, you can use powder. It's a compact, a little bit of powder. You can use one with a sponge and that will absorb some of the oil as well, or one with a brush, or there's these great blotting tissues that you can purchase, and they will keep the makeup on your face if you're wearing any, but it will just remove the oil and dirt. So, it's a quick fix. Just blot it on the areas where your skin might be a little oily, and that's how you prevent oily skin."
eHow Article: How to Prevent Oily Skin