How to control your oily skin

Oily Opposition: How to control your oily skin

Lim Han

06 Mar 2017

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Avoid over-washing
No more than two times, people. The rationale is simple - the more oil you wash off, the more oil your face secretes to re-balance the abrupt removal of facial oil. Resist the constant temptation to reach out for that bottle of facial cleanser and your skin (and water bill) will sincerely thank you.
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Yoghurt
Got any leftover yoghurt in the fridge that you need to clear? Perfect, just slather it all over your face. Although a delicious, healthy snack, yoghurt is also an impeccable food for the skin. It not only opens up pores and exfoliates the skin, it also absorbs excess facial oil, leaving your skin feeling clean and perfectly moisturized. So, the next time you’re making a yoghurt parfait for a snack, why not conveniently slab the last tablespoon of yoghurt on your face?
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Egg white
Egg white has been known to be a powerful beauty ingredient since ancient times due to its numerous skin benefits such as tissue repair and growth and long-lasting hydration. Not only will it soak up the oil, it will also tighten your skin, giving you a natural Botox treatment which doesn’t break the bank. You can then celebrate the return of your supple clear skin by whipping up a hearty omelette with the leftover egg yolks.
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Tomato juice
For those of you who aren’t a fan of tomatoes, you will be after hearing its many divine healing properties. Containing numerous vitamins, tomato juice can fade dark spots and blemishes, shield your face from harmful UV rays and prevent your face from looking like a major lightbulb. Simply rub the tomato all over your face and let its juice work its skincare magic.
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Moisturising is a must
Yes, you heard us right. As counter-productive as this sounds, this is an essential strategy in trumping the war with oily skin. Leaving your skin washed and bare may lead to dehydration, causing your parched skin to release more oil in an attempt to re-hydrate your skin. So, have no more qualms about moisturising. Of course, don’t over-do it until you look like you were drenched in the rain.

Had enough of looking like an oily lightbulb? So have we.

Dewy, radiant skin – that’s the dream, isn’t it? Not so dreamy, though, when this glowy finish gets out of hand and your face escalates into a greasy reflective canvas. Oily skin – the bane of the complexions of many which has plagued the world of skincare. Largely controlled by genetics, this skin type can be exacerbated by humid weather, hormones and stress. The future of our skin isn’t looking too bright, is it?

Fret not, luminous-faced companions, we no longer have to succumb to the untrammelled flow of icky facial oil. With the help of natural home remedies and effortless tweaks to your skincare routine, you’ll be on your way to fresh smooth skin with just the right amount of luminance. Go ahead and explore our gallery to find out how to calm your over-zealous sebaceous glands.

Lim Han

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Oily Opposition: How to control your oily skin

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