I have found the best product for oily skin. I've always had really oily skin but not really too many breakouts so everything I tried for oily skin included a lot of alcohol and acids for breakouts. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of The Body Shop before but I fell in love with the Tea Tree Oil products so much I had to start selling them so I could take advantage of the discount. http://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/rikie.
I use to wake up with this like layer of oil on my face until I started 1) using the right products and 2) using a 3 step clense, tone, moisturize processIs an astringent or mask better for oily/combination skin?
I would use astringent sea breeze, it's better then mask...
To keep your face from being oily you should start with a good skincare system. A system would consist of a cleanser, a toner, a scrub and oil fre moisterizer.
Cleanse both morning and night before bed. You toner (astringent) should NEVER have alcohol in it. Alcohol will make you body produce more oil. If you breakout frequently you will want a system that is formulated with acne-fighting salicylic acid not benzol peroxide.
I can recommend really great skincare systems.
If you are just oily
Skinlogics庐 Set
Includes Cleansing Gel, Tonic, Facial Scrub and Moisturizer
If you have frequent breakouts
All Clear庐 set
Includes Cleansing Gel, Scrub, Moisturizer and Solution
Both are from a company called BeautiControl
They are concentrated so they will last 3 to 4 months.
www.beautipage.com/melissacarter
Hope this helps
Astringents usually contain alcohol, which is bad for all skin types, so it's a good idea to stay away from them. If you feel like you absolutely need an astringent, use witch hazel, it is less drying. Masks, however are a great choice for oily/combination skin. I reccommend using one with clay in it to absorb excess oil and help purify the skin. You can use a mask once a week, any more often can overdry and irritate your skin.
Hi, I've never used an astringent before only because it sounds quite harsh to use continously on your face. I have heard however, that Clean and Clear do a good astringent which you could read up on (http://www.nextag.com/clean-clear-astrin鈥?/a>
I personally have always used a mask and the one I would recommend is from Clean and Clear. However, be warned this mask really drags the oils out so don't use more than once a week. I do suggest you use a really good oil free cleanser. I thoroughly recommend Clean and Clear's Deep cleansing oil free face wash. I know I sound like some kind of Clean+Clear consultant!!but it is truly amazing, smells great and your skin feels so tingly and refreshed after using it. I also suffer from combo/oily skin which sometimes gets flaky too! I have started using Clean and Clear's cooling toner to add to my skincare routine and to cut down on oil I bought a bottle of 100% pure tea tree oil as I had heard this is quite good for oily skin. What I do is, at night I add a few drops of the tea tree oil to my C+C face wash,rinse and then use the toner and moisturise.( Remember to moisturise btw as even oily skin needs moisture and if your decide to use tea tree oil, test it out on a small part of your body/face to see if you get a reaction to it). So far it has only been the second night, and (the tea tree oil does have an overwhelming scent, but it doesn't last very long as I wash it off) it is a little premature to see if both the toner and the tea tree oil has had any positive effects but the simple fact that my face has not come out in a rash or feels irritated is good enough for me to carry on. Hope this has been useful and good luck!x
I have always done better using a clay type masque once a week than using astringents. Astringents tend to irritate the skin. Use the mask according to directions on package.
When it's time to remove the clay masque, use a lukewarm washcloth and hold it over your entire face for about 30 seconds to soften it, then gently wipe off the masque, taking care to not miss areas around your nostrils. Avoid rubbing because that will stimulate the oil production.
Avoid scrubs for the same reason. Don't overdo the masque, just a thin layer evenly about once a week.
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