We all know by now that the line between dewy and greasy can be very, very thin. While we all want to glow, nobody wants to look oilier than a piece of pizza. And, although some people are more prone to shine than others, there are definitely things you can do?and products you can use?to cut down on oiliness that don’t involve dousing yourself in powder. Here’s how to stop oily skin in its tracks.
1. If the change is sudden, see a dermatologist
We know we say this a lot, but if your skin has become very oily out of nowhere, see a doctor. Sometimes sudden skin changes can be indicative of larger problems, and the best makeup in the world can’t address those! So if this is more than a seasonal change, or comes with a side of cystic acne, make an appointment with your derm right away. 2. Cleanse, tone and moisturize
When you suffer from shine-prone skin, the right cleanser is essential: pick a product too mild and you won’t remove the excess grease, but pick a product too hardcore and you’ll strip your skin entirely, causing an overproduction of oil as your complexion tries to compensate. Yikes. Our favorite face wash for oily skin is Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser?it’s gentle and cleans skin beautifully without drying or stripping it.
Toner is something often overused by those looking to address shine?but again, too much of a good thing can wreak havoc on oil-prone skin. Avoid all toners that contain alcohol and glycerin; they make remov...