A lot of people make the mistake of using harsh treatments for oily skin.  While a strong soap or a similar chemical might seem like a good idea to help get rid of excess grease, it’s actually more likely to leave it oilier than ever before.

Removing grease from your face, after all, doesn’t work the same way as cleaning off cooking oil from dishes.  While a rough brush, boiling water and strong detergents will swatch off that grease off your plates and pots, your skin will actually react differently to the same behavior.  Sure, the chemicals will wash the oil off your face .  However, the cleansing will be short-lived and you’ll have your body pushing sebum up the surface of your skin in no time.

When you engage in the same harsh treatments for oily skin, your body compensates by doubling its oil production, leaving you worse off than you were previously.  If you really want to clear off all that shine, you will need to resort to mild and gentle treatments for oily skin.

Astringents - Alcohol-based astringents may work well to remove the shine fast but they’ll do it by drying up your skin, forcing your body to produce even more oil in the process.  Use a water-based astringent instead if you want to keep those shiny cheeks away.

Soaps - Forget all the chemical-laden wonder soaps and opt for a gentle cleanser instead.  Additionally, never scrub your skin, trying to push all the grease off - it will go in its own time.

Moisturizers - If you need to put on a moisturizer, use an oil-free brand with sunscreen protection, if possible.

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02 Treatments For Oily Skin: Keep It Gentle

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