Oily Skin Care

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You look in the mirror and what do you see looking back at you? A shiny face and you quickly grab a tissue to wipe away that shine that makes you look like a greasy spoon. Nobody needs to tell you that you have oily skin. If only you could bottle and sell it, you'd make a fortune. Your oily skin seems to be a never-ending cycle. You buy products to get rid of the oils, and your skin becomes tight and dry. You run out and buy a heavy moisturizer to alleviate the dryness and you end up shiny again. Whether you're a teenager or an adult with oily skin, there are a variety of products designed specifically for your skin type.

Heredity and hormones does play a part in the function of your skin, and so if you have oily skin, most likely that will not change. But don't despair! There are steps you can take from proper cleansing techniques to weekly maintenance to replace that oily shine with a healthy glow.

Step 1: Cleanse

The harsh winter months can make even the oiliest of skin become dry. And so if you do have oily skin, you should not use soap as many are too alkaline, and tend to strip your skin of its natural ...
... oils. Your skin can then become excessively dry and irritated which can lead to your skin responding by producing more oils. One way to treat your oily skin is with thorough cleansing twice a day with a super gentle cleanser. Our Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel is a lightly foaming gel that is effective at removing impurities without stripping your skin. However, in the warmer summer months when sweat and perspiration makes it more difficult to keep your skin clean, your skin will benefit most from a product that provides a more thorough deep down cleansing such as our extra-strength Pore-Clearing Cleanser with pore purifying Tea Tree to clean deep down and control blemishes before they become a problem.

Step 2: Tone

To achieve a clear complexion, it is important that you complete the cleansing process, to make sure you remove excess oil and dirt from the skin. Use a fast-acting makeup remover to gently wash away every trace of makeup from your skin in seconds like our Eye Makeup Dissolving Fluid. Because your oily skin tend to be drier in the winter, complete the cleansing process with our alcohol-free Oil Neutralizing Astringent containing sulphur and bacteria-fighting Eucaluyptus and Lavender Extracts to help ease breakouts. In the hot summer months, follow your face celanser with our Pore-Purifying Astringent with essential oils to help visibly dry blemishes without drying your skin, and to help skin stay clear and healthy-looking.

Step 3: Moisturize

Because your skin looks and feels oily, not using a moisturizer will only make an oily situation worse. The oil produced from the sebaceous glands keeps your skin looking plump, but it is you that must add the hydration your oily skin so desperately need. Choose a lightweight and oil-free face moisturizer like our Oil-Free Hydrating Fluid, to deliver a continual burst of moisture that last for hours without clogging pores. And remember, your skin gets stress out too when you are under a lot of stress. Our Stress Recovery Lotion is an oil-free, fast-action lotion that saturates stressed skin with ingredients needed to help skin act normally again.
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Build up from dirt, make-up, and dead skin cells can make your skin dry and/or oily, it clogs pores, increases the chance of acne break outs, and leads to premature aging. It's important to allow your skin to rejuvenate itself and exfoliation makes that possible. Exfoliation leaves your skin softer. It boosts your circulation and helps to unclog pores. Exfoliate, gently exfoliating your skin with Camphor Blend Exfoliating gel helps to get rid of the dead skin cells, reduces sebum buildup and gives your skin a more youthful appearance. Masque, there are some fantastic masks on the market that help clean out your pores and tighten them. Large pore size is a common complaint for those with oily skin, so pick a day each week for your weekly mask. It will quickly become a routine when you see the difference it makes. A Masque like our Camphor Pore Camphor Masque are great for oily skin because it pull oil from the pores and soak it up to leave skin looking fresh and clean.

A great addition to keeping your skin looking fresh all day is our Invisible Blotting Powder. This advanced shine-free, no color formula is very effective for all skin types regardless of the complexion, and will not alter the shade of your makeup.
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