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5 Simple Ways To Take Care Of Oily Skin This Summer!

5 Simple Ways To Take Care Of Oily Skin This Summer!

When we think summer, we imagine ice creams, cute dresses, diving into the swimming pool and experimenting with our sunglass style. Who wants to worry about sweat, clogged pores and zits?! But us girls born with oily skin have to pay attention to all this and more. Scientists say that oily skin ages more slowly – fingers crossed! – but it’s also more prone to brown spots, open pores and (curse them!) pimples. Which is why we’ve put together this handy little regimen so that you have great skin – all summer!

1. Start with cleansing

But we careful to not over-cleanse. You don’t want to strip the skin surface of all oil – it only gets you into a cycle of more and more oily secretions. A light, oil-based cleanser is highly recommended, it’s counter-intuitive but it works. Regardless, choose a non-alcoholic, super-mild cleanser to gently wipe your face twice a day.     

2. Know your skin type

So you know you have oily skin, but in what proportion? Identify areas – like your T-zone – that are more oily than others. I have combination skin – oily on the cheeks and chin but dry on the nose! A mild moisturiser, like the Olay Total Effects Light Moisturiser which gets absorbed very quickly and doesn’t leave behind a sticky layer so the skin feels light all throughout the day! Plus, the moisturiser also fights the early signs of ageing. Win, win!

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3. Revive at night

This is one of the cardinal rules of caring for oily skin – remove your makeup at night! In fact, we’d say cleanse your face as soon as you step into the house so that your skin can breathe. Just imagine how fresh that feels!

4. Seek shade

Carry an umbrella or scarf with you when you step out of the house. The harsh sun can actually increase the brown spots and skin discolouration (the horror!). But before you go out, always apply a light layer of Olay Total Effects Light Moisturiser with SPF 15. It protects you from the sun’s damaging (and ageing!) UV rays using their SolaSheer technology. It’s the TLC your oily skin needs to combat the harsh summer sun. It’s also non-comedogenic, which means no clogged pores!

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5. Keep an eye on your eyes

The skin around our eyes is the thinnest. Which is why it’s the first place to show up sun damage and wrinkles. When you cleanse your face, make sure to wipe the eyelids and under eye area with a firm but gentle hand. When moisturising, make sure you use a good eye cream and follow it up with  sunscreen around the eyes. Why invite wrinkles when you have no reason to!

*This is a sponsored post for Olay

05 May 2016

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