#oilyskinguide

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Causes of oily skin: 1️⃣It can be genetic or hormonal 2️⃣Excess oil production by skin from skin being stripped of oils due to overwashing 3️⃣Poor diet, unhealthy food can cause damage to skin. Preventing oily skin: 1️⃣Maintaining a proper skin care routine with toning, masks and exfoliators 2️⃣SPF is must, skin getting oily can be signs of uv ray damaging skin and drying ur skin out 3️⃣Improve diet, foods like nuts, coconut water and cucumber r really good for oily skin. 4️⃣Mousturiser is a must, just because u have oily skin doesn't mean u can dry it out, when ur skin is dry it produces more oils so moisturise and be hydrated. 5️⃣A good cleanser that does not strip ur skin of natural oils, foam, cream and gel cleansers r best for oily skin they r gentle on ur skin and doesn't dry ur skin down. Don't go for product marketing not all oil free cleansers r good. 6️⃣Using non comedogenic products they won't clog ur pores and make ur skin condition worse. 7️⃣Using water based makeup is better for oily skin. Keeping your skin clean is most important. Products for oily skin : 1️⃣Toners: Witch hazel and tea tree oil or any tea tree products is good. 2️⃣Cleansers I recommend: Fresh soy cleanser, Origins checks and balance frothy face wash, Glossier milky jelly cleanser and Shea moisture African black soap. Just because u have oily skin doesn't mean u need to use oil free products, creamy and hydrating products r better on oily skin they r more gentle and can reduce oiliness than oil free products which sometimes can be harsh. 3️⃣Masks: Clay and charcoal masks, Loreal pure clay mask and charcoal both peel off and rinse off masks r good, Origins make good ones. U can also try blotting paper to stop oil. 4️⃣Moisturiser: Lightweight and non comedogenic, Cerave moisturizing lotion(I use ), Clinique moisture surge, Tarte drink of H2O and Tacha the water cream. 5️⃣Natural: a combination of tomato, lemon, gram flour, turmeric and milk u can miss and match any 3 ingredients from here to create a natural mask and for food Avocado, dark chocolate and whole grains r good. Avoid: 1️⃣Touching ur face too much 2️⃣Overwahshing ur face cuz it feels oily 3️⃣Try to consume less or no dairy products they r not good for any skin type. 4️⃣Using face powder to stop oil, it only clogs and suffocated ur pores and skin making it more oily. 5️⃣Dehydrating ur skin 6️⃣Intake of too much sugar or salt and caffeine. 7️⃣Not washing up after u sweat. I will post more about oily skin but these r the most important and main things u need to know for oily skin!