Oily skin can be caused by various factors, including stress, humidity, genetics, and fluctuating hormone levels. To assist in oil reduction, follow these dermatologist-recommended do’s and don’ts.
Dermatologists’ Ten Do’s and Don’ts
- Do wash your face in the morning, evening, and immediately following exercise. Resist the urge to scrub your skin while washing, even to remove makeup. Scrubbing irritates the skin, making it appear worse.
- Select skincare products that are oil-free and non-comedogenic. This means that products bearing these labels, such as cleansers, moisturizers, and cosmetics, will not clog your pores or cause acne.
- Do wash your face gently with a foaming face wash. Many people believe that to dry out their skin, they must use a strong face wash for oily skin. However, using an overly harsh face wash can irritate the skin and stimulate increased oil production. Rather than that, seek out a mild, gentle face wash.
- Avoid oil or alcohol based cleansers. These can irritate the skin.
- Use a moisturizer daily. Even if you have oily skin, it is critical to moisturize your skin to keep it hydrated. To save time and protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, look for a moisturizer that includes a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Use SPF. Sunscreen protects the skin from sun damage which results in wrinkles, age spots, and even skin cancer. To avoid acne breakouts, choose sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and avoid fragrances and oils.
- Select oil-free, water-based makeup.
- Remember not to sleep in your make-up. Always wash your face thoroughly before going to bed.
- Don’t forget to use blotting papers during the day. Gently press the paper against your face and allow it to absorb the oil for a few seconds. Avoid rubbing the paper against your face, as this will spread the oil.
- Don’t ever touch your face during the day. While it may be tempting to touch your face, this can result in the transfer of dirt, oil, and bacteria from your hands to your face. Touch your face only when cleansing, moisturizing, applying sunscreen, or applying makeup, and always wash your hands first.
About the Author:
Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.
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