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Wondering how to take care of oily skin? Ahh, where do we start? Greasy, oily skin is what beauty woes are made of. So, while a glossy sheen could be a gorgeous thing on your hair and nails, it’s certainly oh-not-so-appealing on your face. The thing about oily skin though, is that there is no one definite reason for that extra slick of oil on your face. If you have oily skin, it implies that your skin has overactive sebaceous glands that produce more oil than you need. A number of times it’s caused due to climate changes, hormones, genetics, diet, stress—or even by using the wrong skincare product. Not to forget the times when your skin gets dehydrated and to compensate for the loss of oil, it starts overproducing excess oil. Result? Enlarged pores that are prone to acne, breakouts, and blackheads.   Well, just because you have oily skin, doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. First things first, rather than following what everyone else is doing, d...

Oily, acne-prone skin? We totally get it! While it might be totally tempting to eliminate those thick, heavy creams from your routine because your skin feels like an oil factory, cutting back on moisturizer will probably do more harm than good. Your skin can still become dry and you still need to hydrate on the reg. Well...stripping your skin of oil will ONLY cause it to produce a whole lot more sebum and bring those bad guys out a.k.a breakouts—that’s why you’ve got to diligently devote yourself to hydrating your skin, both, in the a.m. and p.m. We’ve rounded up favorite moisturizers that find the perfect balance between nourishment and hydration. Dermalogica Active Moist If you’re looking for a moisturizer that won’t dry or irritate your sensitive, acne-prone skin, then you gotta try this. While this moisturizer goes on sheer and easy, it combines good-for-you ingredients like acne-fighting Lavender, soothing Mallow, and antioxidant-rich Cucumber Fruit with...

It’s midday, and your face looks like it’s suffering from an oil spill. It is possible for those of us with oily skin to wear makeup all day long without looking like something the cat dragged in.  Here are several products with the perfect routine to make sure our makeup doesn’t budge despite our oily skin. 1. Clean = Clear First things first, get your skin game on. Use a gentle oil-free cleanser daily like the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser to rid your skin of all the gunk that often clogs your pores. Follow it up with a mild exfoliator at least once a week so your skin is smooth and dead-skin free. 2. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize Just because you have oily skin doesn’t mean you can skip this essential step in your CTM routine. We recommend the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel which is infused with Hyaluronic Acid that works wonders in moisturizing your skin from within. Remember, when your skin is h...

When it comes to skincare, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Here’s how you can save your skin and your money with specific skincare regimes based on your skin type: oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. 1. OILY SKIN You need gel-based formulas that control sebum production and lightly hydrate the skin. Recommended : Cleansing Gel Toner Antioxidant Serum Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Oil-Free Moisturizer  2. DRY SKIN You need creamy formulas that infuse hydrating ingredients into your skin to quench its thirst. Recommended :  Cleansing Lotion Toner Antioxidant Serum SPF-infused Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturiser  3. COMBINATION SKIN Striking a balance between products that hydrate and control oiliness, simultaneously but in different areas. Recommended :  Cleansing Gel Toner  Lightweight Moisturiser Sunscreen Gel Salicylic Acid Serum  4....