Washing Your Face:
The BEST types of facial washes for oily skin are gel cleansers, cleansers with Tea Tree in them (or just add a few drops of tea tree), cleansers with a little Salicylic Acid in them to help with the cell turn over, or a cleanser with an extremely mild exfoliant. I would even alternate between a regular gel cleanser and a cleanser with a very very mild exfoliant! Avoid creme based cleansers at all costs. They are too moisturizing for this skin type.
When you have oily skin, it's so easy to love that clean feeling of washing your face more than twice a day. However, doing so will cause your oil glands to overproduce oil and make your skin even oilier later on.
Exfoliation:
~ gets rid of dead skin sitting on the surface
~ unclogs pores
~ reduces appearance of large pores
~ helps the overall texture of your skin!
Exfoliation is great for our skin! Plus our skin feels super soft afterward too!
But beware the dark side of exfoliation....... OVER-EXFOLIATION!!
If you are exfoliating more than twice a week, it's too much for your skin. Over-exfoliation is one of the main causes of acne and breakouts! You should be exfoliating 2 times a at week at most.
Toner:
Two of the main questions my clients ask are"what is a toner and why is it so important?" A toner is used after washing your face but before you moisturize. Toners re-balance the Ph level* of your skin and help other products absorb deeper into the skin. Toners are EXTREMELY important and should be in your everyday skincare routine.
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| Aveda Botanical Kinetics Toning Mist |
Moisturizers:
When you have oily skin, a moisturizer may be the last thing on your mind, but moisturizing is still very important even with this skin type! With oily skin you just have to find the right one that works for you. Avoid heavy cremes and stick with lighter oil-free facial moisturizers! Some oil-free moisturizers will help absorb excess oil throughout the day to give a nice matte finish to your skin! Most places like Sephora or Ulta let you try something before you buy it, so I heavily recommend doing trying out a few different products until you figure out what suites your skin best!
Extra products:
A little something extra I would add to my oily skincare routine is a facial mask. You should apply these masks and leave them on for about 7-10 minutes once or twice a week! A clay based mask will help absorb extra oil when you feel like you are really in need for a deep cleaning.
Another great additive to consider is charcoal based products. Charcoal can be found in a variety of facial washes and masks. Check out the link below to an article with more info!
Tea Tree oil is a natural antibacterial. It's great to add a drop or 2 to your face wash, or even 1 or 2 drops directly on your skin! Some clients of mine do this daily or just when they feel a breakout coming on. This can be done at your own discretion!
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| Aveda Tea Tree Singular Note (Oil) |
Final Thoughts:
Oily skin can be tricky but not impossible to manage! Always remember, what works for one person may not work for you, so if you have any questions please feel free to contact me so we can come up with your skin's perfect routine!
If you realize you have been over-exfoliating and you stop abruptly, your skin could be a little more oily the next few weeks just because it is so used to the frequent exfoliation. This WILL subside and your skin will go back to normal in a few weeks so do not worry.
-Until next post, MAKE GOOD CHOICES!!! xoxo
*Notes:
~Skin Ph: level of acidity or alkalinity of your skin. The ideal Ph balance is roughly 5.5. This should not be something you have to manage or worry about, but if you are concerned and want to find out before using any products, I would make an appointment with your local esthetician or dermatologist.
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