The next thing to do is start a good skin care routine and follow it religiously. Incorporate this routine into your life and your skin will thank you by behaving. You need to cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturize that oily skin to get the best results.
Cleansing is the single most important step in taking care of skin. It needs to be done twice a day, and never go to bed with your makeup on, no matter how tired you are. Cleansing reduces bacteria on your face and keeps pores open. Use a gentle cleanser, and never use soap. Start by lathering the cleanser in your hands. Then, massage it gently on your face for a minute or so. Rinse several times to remove all traces of dirt and any leftover cleanser.
Exfoliating should only be done once a week, after cleansing and before toning. Every three weeks, our skin renews itself by replacing the dead surface cells with new, translucent ones. These dead cells are what make our skin look dull and also cause blackheads. So, once a week, it makes sense to help this process along by removing those old cells.
The last step is to moisturize. This is important, even for oily skin. Moisturizing strengthens skin and protects it against moisture loss. Skin without moisture looks old! Nobody wants to look old, so choose a moisturizer with humectants, which attract moisture. Humectants are things like vitamin E and Panthenol. For oily skin, choose a light moisturizer that is oil-free, so you don't put any additional oil on your face. Always wet your face first, it aids in absorption. A good weather tip is to put your moisturizer in the fridge in the summer months for a refreshing, cool feeling when you apply it, and in the winter months, warm it in your hands before applying.
Finally, a few last tips to help keep that oily skin in check. First, drink lots of water. It lubricates the skin and helps skin to behave. Use sun protection, at least SPF 15 or more that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Choose a light or sheer sunscreen; many are made for oily skin. Avoid oil-based cosmetics. They add more oil to your skin and aggravate any problems you already have.
Natural skin care tips for oily skin:
-Freedom from blackheads:
For getting rid of blackheads, mix oatmeal paste, lemon juice and few drops of olive oil. Apply it on face and wash with lukewarm water. This is quite effective as it extracts oil from the pores, thereby reducing blackheads.
- Problem of shiny skin:
Mix up some lemon juice with warm water and add a pinch of vinegar. Dab a cotton ball and apply over the face and neck. Let the skin dry after which you can apply any other skin care product. This helps in reducing the shine on skin, which looks and feels uncomfortable.
-Applying make-up:
Use cucumber juice to take care of excessive oiliness. Apply the juice before makeup. Let it dry for sometime and then continue with your makeup.
-Excessive oiliness:
Find a solution in clay and mud mask if your skin is very oily. Mix 1-teaspoon green clay powder and 1-teaspoon raw honey properly and apply the paste leaving the areas around the eyes. Fifteen minutes later, wash with warm water. For best results, repeat it 2-3 times a week.
-Daily care:
Spare 4-5 minutes daily and follow this tip; mix equal amount of lemon juice and water. Then pat on your face gently. Let it dry and wash off with normal water or little bit warm water if possible.
