Posts Tagged ‘Oily Skin’
Product Review: Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash
Trader Joe’s Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash
Excellent face wash for day to day use. On oily skin, t-zone area. Has tea tree oil in in which really dries the pimples, acne, blemishes clear. Can be very drying to the face so having a good moistrizer available would definitely be helpful. PLUS NO SLS!!! lol All organic ingredients.
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Product Review: Aveeno Positively Radiant
I’ve been using the Positively Radiant products by Aveeno for a little over a month now so I decided to review them.
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Discover The Link Between Acne And Skin Care
Proper skin care is important any time, but it’s particularly important if you’re dealing with acne. One of the “secrets” to controlling an acne problem is to keep your skin as healthy as you can. This includes keeping it clean and avoiding things like sunshine and harsh cosmetics that can damage the skin.
Cleaning Your Skin
Use a specialized skin cleanser or a gentle soap daily, according to the directions. Don’t scrub your face as this can aggravate acne and actually make the problem worse.
Moisten your face with a soft cloth and apply the cleaner to your skin, from your hairline to your neck. Rinse it with plenty of water and dry your face by patting it with a soft towl (again, avoid scrubbing it dry).
If you have oily skin you may need to use an astringent, however do so with care. Only use it on problem spots and stop if it irritates your skin. If you think you may need to use an astringent, you should consult with your dermatologist first.
Hair care is also related to acne and skin care. Shampoo your hair regularly and do your best to keep it off your face. If your hair is oily, it can lead to acne if not kept clean and away from your face.
Sun Protection
It has long been thought that exposure to the sun can help acne, but this isn’t really the case. The sun can dry out your skin and a tan can make your acne less obvious, but it’s really a temporary solution.
Once your skin acclimatizes itself to the sun, your acne will return plus the sun exposure carries other risks such as skin cancer.
Some acne treatments can also make your skin more sensitive to the sun, and in turn more likely to burn. You should always wear sunscreen when you’re out in the sun, whether you’re dealing with acne or not.
Makeup & Cosmetics
Ideally, wearing no makeup is the best choice but if that isn’t an option be sure to choose a makeup that won’t clog your pores.
These cosmetic products are labelled as noncomedogenic, although some people may still have problems when using them. Be sure you choose makeups that don’t use an oil base. Read the ingredients before choosing anything.
Shaving
There is no hard and fast rule when choosing between electric razors and safety razors. Some people will find one more comfortable, some with find the other.
If you choose to use safety razors, don’t shave with dull blades. You might have to shave around serious acne lesions, and make sure you soften your beard with water and shaving cream before you shave.
If you’re having a particular bad day with acne breakouts, it’s probably best to skip shaving altogether.
Avoid Touching Your Skin
It’s tempting to squeeze pimples, but don’t give in! It can lead to more serious problems because squeezing them can cause the bacteria that causes acne to spread. It can also cause permanent scarring in some cases.
It’s also a good idea to avoid touching your face because your hands tend to be dirty and oily and they can spread germs.
Nathan James
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/discover-the-link-between-acne-and-skin-care-111754.html
Why you Need Skin Care Products
Our outer being is determined by our skin. Healthy skin is important since people typically first notice a persons appearance. You can show how you care for yourself by having healthy skin. The importance of skin care is known by everyone. Since there are a variety of skin care products on the market everyone is bound to find a product that works for them.
There are many benefits to having good skin. Your self esteem will be boosted through good skin and this will help your ability to interact with other people. In addition, good skin will improve your daily activities and help you feel refreshed, relaxed and clean. By not taking care of your skin you will often look more mature than your real age and your appearance may be dull and lifeless. Since many don’t want this to happen it is important to develop a skin care routine and take special care to maintain good skin.
In addition, those around you will be effected by your liveliness so other people will also benefit from your good skin. With good skin you are often friendlier to the people around you which helps you gain more respect from other individuals. You may even be approached by people who want to know what skin products you use. Then you can determine whether or not your want to share your skin care secrets with them.
There are several categories of skin care products based on their uses:
1. Skin care products are categorized based on the type of skin they treat whether it is sensitive, dry or oily skin. To find the product that best suits your skin you first need to determine what your skin type is. Hormonal changes, climate, medications and your skin care routine are all factors that will change your skin type. Your skin care routine is strongly influenced by the type of skin you have.
2. Skin care products are also categorized by their use. These categories are cleansers, moisturizers, toners and sunscreens. Cleansers are the most common skin care products. The preferred products are those that are free of allergens and irritants. To make sure you get the right product you should check the label carefully.
3. Products can also be categorized according to the skin disorders they treat. The most common skin disorder that needs immediate treatment is acne. Before deciding which product to use you should consult an expert. Always make sure you have proper knowledge before purchasing a product.
4. The last category for skin care products is their ingredients. Some products have herbal ingredients while others have synthetic and cosmetic ingredients. There are active and inactive ingredients in products. Both the inactive and the active ingredients should work on your skin in order for you to get the best results.
Keeping clean skin and having self discipline to stick to a routine is more important for good skin than finding and using a good product.
Greg Williamson
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/why-you-need-skin-care-products-64002.html
Skin care and makeup help!!!!?
I have really really oily skin and lots of redness when I don't wear makeup. People say that if I stop wearing makeup then my skin will get less oily but that doesn't work. Is there any products I can use that will eventually control oil production and reduce redness. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks 
When I say my skin is oily I mean really oily…like 2 hours after putting on makeup I have to blot or reapply.
i have the same problem, but i found a line called Cosmedicine and they have great products for oily skin. They have a medi-matte oil control moisturizer specifically to control your oil. When you feel the texture of it you will see why it controls your oil very well. It works great. They also have something called medi-matte tint. Its a tinted moisturizer. That just means it has a little foundation in there enough coverage to cover redness. and just every morning i wash with their oil control foam. Their stuff is great and i highly recommend them if you have oily skin.
http://cosmedicine.com/catalog/
you can also find their products at ulta thats where i get my oil control kit.
forgot to mention a good foundation for oily skin prescriptives matte finish foundation for oily skin.
