- The most important step in dealing with oily skin is keeping it clean. The cleansing, toning, moisturising routine is important but there’s no need to over-wash your face. Instead, use a mild cleanser twice a day. Follow this up with an astringent to remove excess oil. Keeping make-up to the minimal and avoiding foundation also helps.
- Those suffering from oily skin should avoid fried, spicy or fatty foods. Drinking more than a litre of water everyday is important to remove the toxins. Also snacking on healthy fruits like watermelon, muskmelon and green vegetables helps.
- Don’t forget the toner. They cool the skin and help reduce oil secretion.
- Avoid soap, since it tends to strip the skin of all natural oils. While soap is known for drying the skin, it can cause more harm than good.
- Don’t use hot water to wash your face. The combination of hot water and the chlorine found in tap water can
- damage the skin and cause chemical reactions. This can cause breakouts especially if it’s sensitive.
- Use a light moisturizer. Those with oily skin are afraid of using creams as they think their skin will break out more. However, using a light oil-free moisturiser is necessary. Use something light, like a serum or face lotion to give your face the moisture it needs.
- Exfoliate once or twice a week. Exfoliating helps remove the dead skin cells and encourages cell turnover, which brings new young skin to the surface faster. If you’re acne prone, be gentle.