Do you have oily skin? You must have flipped through endless magazines or scrolled through various sites to understand how to deal with oily skin. It can be quite a handful to deal with oily skin and there are many things that can make it worse.
Are you making your oily skin worse without knowing it? Scroll down to see if you are guilty of these skincare mistakes…
Oily skin can be traced back to your genetics. Unfortunately, you have large sebaceous glands which are responsible for excess oil production. It is a hereditary trait
The permanently sweaty look isn’t your forte? Here are a few things that can trigger your oily skin:
- Choose your cosmetics wisely
- Dairy Products
- Sugar
- Do not wash your face too many times
- Your surroundings
Choose your cosmetics
There are aisles filled with products, and it is important to choose the ones that suit you. Although in some cases, products may have ingredients that irritate your skin, so you need to choose wisely.
Solution: You should opt for ‘non-comedogenic’ products.
How are non-comedogenic products going to help you?
Since oily skin is more prone to breakouts, non-comedogenic products may be your new best friend. They are gentle and help keep your pores clear. Opt for products that are specially formulated for oily skin. They will have ingredients that clear the excessive oil build-up without harming your skin.
Dairy Products
Love dairy? Well, we have some bad news for you!
You might want to stay away from cheese, milk and butter. These products contain high levels of testosterone, which boosts your oil production, giving your skin a greasy sheen.
Solution: Make the switch from regular milk to almond milk. To make up for the calcium, include more greens in your diet. Read more…
- Also read : Pros and Cons of Shaving Body Hair
5 THINGS THAT COULD BE MAKING YOUR OILY SKIN WORSE
