Question by qwerty: What is the best skin care product for oily skin?
i really want to find a skin care product that works, i dont have an intense amount of acne but it would definitely improve my confidence if my skin cleared up before school. so please help! <3
Best answer:
Answer by Andrea Bartholomew
I have oily skin that is prone to breakouts too, so I completely get where you are coming from! I’ve just recently started washing my face using the oil cleansing method, and I can’t believe how much it has helped my skin! I know, I know. It does sound a bit odd applying oil to oily skin, but it has actually made my skin LESS oily.
This is what has worked for me.
All you need is extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and castor oil.
Next you will add 3 parts Castor oil to 1 part EVOO. (ex: 3 tablespoons of Castor oil to 1 tablespoon EVOO), and combine the oils in a small bottle and shake to mix.
Now it’s time to purge those pores with these simple steps:
1. Start with a dry face.
2. Pour a quarter sized amount into your palm and rub your hands together.
3. Apply the oil mixture to your skin.
4. Slowly and gently massage your skin with your finger tips.
5. Wet a washcloth with hot water, and put it on your face letting it cool to room temperature.
6. Remove the wash cloth and gently wipe off the oil.
7. Tone and moistuize skin with your favorite natural toner ( I use apple cider vinegar mixed with equal parts of water- this is good for oil and acne too!) and moisturizer.
You’ll only need to do this once per day. I do it right before bedtime. In the morning I just use a witch hazel toner (good for acne and oily skin) or the apple cider vinegar mixture to refresh my skin and remove any oil that might have popped up overnight.
This has also done a really good job at drying up any breakouts I had. If you have any stubborn breakouts, consider trying Burt’s Bee’s Herbal Blemish Stick. I’ve had really good results with that product for breakouts in the past. Good luck! I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me!
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