by C. A. Hargreaves

Created on: July 17, 2009

A skincare routine for oily skin. Oily skin has and excess of oil or sebum production. Due to this the pores are often large, and easily become clogged with dead cells and oil which can lead to blemishes and breakouts.

Oily skin characteristics include: Excess of oil can cause a shiny appearance. Open pores mainly in the T - zone. Sallow complexion and may have a greenish colour.It has a thick texture sometimes like orange peel. Pustules, blackheads, white heads, clogging may be present. This skin tends to age well.

For oily skin care it is best to use loaions as they are lighter on the skin than creams, you can get lotions in cleansers as well as moistureisers.

A SIMPLE SKINCARE ROUTINE

The reason we undertake a simple skincare routine is to look after our skin. By carrying out this simple routine you also help to balance out your skin and any skin conditions you may have. By moisturising you are helping to protect your skin against the harsh environment. Plus it also makes you feel better about yourself; after all if you don't like who you are nobody else will.

The morning and night routine is the same except at night you would use a night cream and no sun bloc. You can use the moisturiser as an environmental barrier or you can use it as a base under foundation during the day. For a more natural look use a tinted moisturiser thus avoiding a thick foundation base.

THE CLEANSING PROCESS

Put a small amount of cleanser onto damp hands and gently swipe hands together to evenly distribute product over finger tips. Massage cleanser onto face, the water helps to emulsify the cleanser better.

Alternatively you could place a few blobs of cleanser onto your face and then massage with damp hands.

Remove cleanser with a damp sponge. Repeat this process but spend longer on the massage. Splash face with cool water then dry the face ready for the toning process.

THE TONING PROCESS

The toner will refresh your face, apply with a damp cotton wool pad and pat onto the skin.

THE NOURISHING PROCESS

In the palm of one hand place some moisturiser, rub hands together then massage onto the face. Use a small amount of eye cream, with the tips of your fingers massage the eye area gently twenty times. Leave the cream on as long as you can up to twenty minutes then blot with a tissue if necessary.

This concludes the simple skincare routine. Remember once you have been doing it regularly it will become habit and it will only take a few minutes to complete.

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