Owners of Oily Skin, Here are 5 Things You Shouldn't Do When Caring for Your Face

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JAKARTA - Having oily facial skin is very high risk of getting acne. Oily skin itself is caused by the sebaceous glands being too active so that the sebum produced is too excessive.

This condition is common and often experienced by some people. Hormonal and genetic factors are the main causes of excessive oil production, so it can't be eliminated. Even so, you who have oily facial skin don't need to worry because you can prevent oily skin by avoiding the following things.

The use of hard toner

Toner is one of the most important beauty products for the face because it serves to restore the pH of the skin after washing your face. Using toner can also help you reduce excess oil on your face. But what you should pay attention to when using toner is to choose a light-based and alcohol-free toner. Hard toner can cause irritation on the skin.

Not washing your face after being active

After being active all day outside, don't forget to immediately wash your face after you get home. Delaying the activity of washing your face can only cause dirt and dust to enter deeper into the pores. For this reason, it is very important to wash your face after being active to remove the accumulation of bacteria, dirt, dryness, dust, in the pores.

Wearing Thick Makeup

The thing that oily skin owners shouldn't do is use thick makeup. The reason is that the pores will be clogged. Clogging the pores will only make the sebaceous glands produce more oil. If the situation requires the use of makeup, it would be better to use oil-free makeup. You can choose makeup with a matte finish and avoid oil-based or cream makeup.

Cleanse the face with cream

Currently, many beauty brands are releasing facial cleansing products based on cream. Actually, this product is designed specifically for dry skin owners because the cream contains active ingredients that can moisturize the skin. If used by owners of oily facial skin, it will only make your skin look more oily. Preferably, use a gel-textured cleanser or a lighter micellar water.