How Can I Make My Face Less Oily?

Are you using a facial cleanser?

Are you using an astringent?

Are you exfoliating your skin?

Are you using facial masks?

Are you drinking plenty of water?

Do you eat fast foods?

You should look for cleansers that contain sulfur, salicylic acid or tea tree oil all of which dissolve excess sebum. Glycolic acid is also a good active ingredient because it improves the skin’s overall tone and texture. After cleansing you should use a mild, alcohol-free toner to remove impurities that your cleanser may have missed. You should use an oil free moisturizer too. Use the cleanser, the toner and the moisturizer twice a day, every day.

You should start using an astringent because the alcohol in astringents helps remove excess oil and dirt on the skin, giving the skin a matte appearance, so they are ideal for your oily skin. You should use astringent every other day, because astringents contain high levels of alcohol and they could be over-drying and harsh.

It is very important to regularly exfoliate your oily skin so that pimples, blackheads and clogged pores do not occur. Regular exfoliation will smooth and soften the skin and brighten your complexion. You should use an oil-free scrub designed for oily skin types and to be gentle when applying it to the face so as not to irritate the skin.

You should use a facial mask that contain clay because it can soak up excess oil, reducing shine for several days. You can also choose masks that contain ingredients like honey or shea butter that soothe the skin and prevent it from drying out.

If you have an oily skin you should continue drinking plenty of water because drinking water balances the natural oils sitting on your face with moisture.

You should fast food because that can cause inflammation in the body, which harms the skin and makes it oily.