10 must-have products for those with oily skin- Part 1
So you have oily skin which is really irritating as it leads to frequent acne breakouts and zits. Actually, you should not fret too much about this as oily skin is a normal skin condition. It’s just that you need to know how to treat and manage it, using these specific products meant for treating oily skin.
- Cleanser
People with oily skin usually use cleansers with tough formulas which only strips the natural oils from the skin and leaves it dry and dull. Cleansing is important as it helps prevent breakouts and pores from clogging. Instead, use a mild oil-free cleaners to gently cleanse your face and scrub away impurities which may hinder your actual beauty.
- Facial masks
There are facial masks specially meant for use on oily skin types. They control the excessive skin oil production and are readily available. Of course, you can also try and use natural recipes which help treat your skin without any harmful chemicals.
- Steamer
It is wise investing in an electronic steamer for your skin as steaming helps open your skin pores and in the process, flushes out dirt and grime from the skin. If you can’t have an electronic steamer, a bowl of hot water is perfect for steaming your skin too. Just pour hot water into a large bowl, place your face over the steam and then cover your head with a towel to help prevent the steam from escaping.
- Scrubs
Scrubs are great for those with oil skin as it helps exfoliate the skin from deep within. In the process, it helps remove blackheads and dead skin cells and also cleanses pores and other impurities. You just have to use a coin size amount of your favorite scrub and gently work it onto your face for about two minutes. Then leave it on for a minute and rinse off using cold water.
- Primer
As a person with oily skin, a face primer is a very important product to include in your vanity case as make up slips off oily skin rather easily. A primer promises you long lasting makeup without any fading, creasing and smudging of makeup.
No matter what look you are looking for, you need to apply a face primer before your foundation. This helps increase the longevity of your makeup products as it helps them glide better and appear visibly brighter. All it takes is a small blob of the primer to massage and smooth out your skin and give you a flawless makeup look.
These are just 5 of the must-have essentials for a person with oily skin. There are five more products you need if you have oily skin, which you can learn about in the next post!