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If you are prone to blackheads and
pimples and have a shiny forehead, nose, and chin, you have oily skin. Oily
skin is caused by overactive sebaceous glands that produce too much sebum.
In general, men have larger pores and oilier skin than woman (we need more
oil because of our tougher facial hair) so your skincare products need to
take this into account. This is another reason why men’s products need to be
formulated specifically for a man’s skin.
Less is more if you have oily skin. Too
many and too harsh of products will disrupt the acid mantle, make your skin
too dry, and cause the sebaceous glands to overreact. It sounds backwards,
but the last thing you want to do with oily skin is to dry it out too much
with harsh products. Keep your face as clean as possible by using a good
quality, all- natural facial wash twice a day and a mild alcohol-free and
oil-free moisturizer.
Use only natural, gentle products and
stay away from soap. A gentle astringent and deep cleaning masque will also
help tighten pores and soak up extra oil. To see products recommended for
oily skin click here. |
