Summer comes with a lot of perks, but at the same time, it brings a whole new set of challenges to deal with. Among the most common summer complaints when it comes to skin care there is excessive oiliness which tends to emerge at the worst possible times. Being prepared and minimizing damage are the best ways to deal with this problem. Here are a few ways to maintain the illusion of perfect skin without relying solely on blotting papers:
Try acne-fighting cleansers Even if the days when you were battling acne are officially gone, if you’re having regular shine issues, using a salicilic acid based cleanser can be a good idea. Don’t go beyond 2% concentration though, as it might have opposite effects.
Switch up your night cream You realized the need for lighter formula moisturizer the minute temperatures started soaring. But have you applied the same logic for your night cream? If you didn’t, it’s time to go lighter to see better results without much effort. Also, skip the entire nose area which gets enough moisture as it is.
Don’t skimp on facials Even if you don’t necessarily feel like spending big bucks on spa visits, keeping the ritual of applying suitable homemade facials on a weekly basis should be an important concern. Choose adequate facials like clay based ones for a better result.
Eat right It’s not only the products you put on your skin that influence the degree of oiliness you experience. Spicy foods along with alcoholic beverages such as cocktails dilate blood vessels causing your skin to sweat more. Limit your consumption of these and instead fill up on a variety of fruits and veggies with high water content and save a few calories in the process.
Try mineral based sunblock It might seem unintuitive but it appears that sunblock can actually help control shine and excessive oil production. Micronized zinc or titanium dioxide are the two helpful ingredients for this purpose. Denatured alcohol is another helpful ingredient which can keep the skin oil free. Of course, be sure not to overdo makeup in the summer for best results.
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