The Best Face Wash for Oily Skin

Caring For Oily Skin

To properly care for oily skin, it's important to cleanse your face to remove the excess oil, but don't just go for the a harsh scrub and facial tools, because you'll only make the problem worse, instead go for a gentle face wash or cleanser with active ingredients that won't irritate the skin. Go for low medicated that will help reduce lesions and breakouts, this should be done in morning and before bed at night, and after sweating.

Face Cleanser for Oily Skin

The best face wash for oily skin is the one that will help remove dirt and dead skin cells gently. Glycolic cleansers will exfoliate the skin without the scrub or over drying the skin. Glycolic is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid which can cut through oil especially in higher concentration levels.

Salicylic Acid which is a Beta Hydroxy Acid, as known as a fever reducer, will help to neutralize the bacteria within the pores preventing them form clogging. This BHA is also good for other skin problems such as psoriasis and calluses. Darker Skin tones should be aware of salicylic acids bad reputation for causing Hyperpigmentation which is the darkening of the skin. Combining low concentrations of the two in a daily skin care routine will have it's added benefits over time.

Oily Skin can be caused by hormone production, genetics and a number of many other factors. The oil which is referred to as 'sebum' among medical and cosmetic professionals is produce in the second layer of skin which is how the oils gets to your hair and skin to keep you hydrated.

The tricky part with the oily skin type is when too much sebum is produced leaving them looking dirty, sweaty, and overall unhealthy. They are subjected to large congested pores, blackheads and acne blemishes or worse.

Facial toners that contain low levels of AHA, and BHA's can used to after cleansing to remove any left over residue to the skin, I personally like mix one that is pure witch hazel, and one that has a very low concentration like 1% Salicylic Acid, it really help to get the rest all of the make up off.

One common mistake that a lot of oily types make is not apply a moisturizer, they figure it would only make the problem worse, however most experts would disagree. Unfortunately oil and moisture are not the same, using an oil free moisturizer that contain an AHA or BHA along with an SPF will help skin to look refreshed, instead of an oily or over dried look.

Clay, and mud mask can help maintain an oil free appearance for hours. Applying a make up primer with oil control, will also give you a skin shield between skin and foundation. Consult a doctor for advice still feel constantly Oily. They will able to offer you prescription topicals that can be used to control the greasy look.

Make sure you test out a few different cleanser and combinations for the season because of weather and environment changes your skin will change. Facial Care for oily skin but there are plenty of solutions both cosmetic and medical.

Patricia Hubbard, I have dealt with oily skin my entire life, of course that comes with a lot of other interesting problems as well so if that makes me an expert than so be it.

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