oily skin SOS...

DOES YOUR SKIN TICK ANY OF THE FOLLOWING...
                                     Thick,
                                     shiny
                                     dull coloured
                                     coarse pores
                                     prone to pimples and blackheads
                                     Makeup wont stay for long
                                     Tendency to freckle
                                     Greasy
Then its mostly likely to be OILY SKIN.This skin type is characterised by over active sebaceous glands and PROVOKED/AGGRAVATED BY: 
                 hormones(contraceptive pills)
                 foods high in fat
                Hot humid weather
                 Cosmetics
                
WHAT TO DO????

• enough rest and exercise go a long way in mantaining a healthy body and skin
• wash face 2/3 times a day with warm water and exfoliate at least once a week. twice a week for starters
• CLAY MASK clean off extra oil and dead cells.HOWEVER DO NOT OVERUSE or skin will increase oil production to compensate.this is known as the rebound effect
• AVOID cocoa butter and mineral oils, try herbs and plant extracts with no waxes
• TONE, TONE, TONE!!!
• USE ANTI SHINE PRIMERS under makeup
• STEAM AND SAUNA open up pores and cleanse
• FOR CLEANERS avoid Sodium laureth sulfate which is the foaming agent in most buble baths, toothpaste etc,it damages natural bacteria
• RATHER go for cleansing lotion with astringent to reduce sebum or complexion bars

in make-up

• look for oil free products
• light moisturisers
• opt for loose powders/talc
• use a primer

 I RECOMMEND  revlon colourstay for oily/combination skin, MAC matchmaster
CLINIQUE STARTER KITS (skin type 3&4)
Yardley oatmeal(where did these lovely products go!!!)
Nivea shine control toner
Neutrogena visibly clear
Pond's matte day cream
ROC microdermabrasion system

HOME REMEDIES!!!!!
tomato puree
cucumber juice
cold water after washing with warm water...SPLASH ON!!!
Exfoliate twice a week
Acqueous cream and mealie meal??anyone

'MY OWN SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES!!'

• 1egg white+a few drops lemon juice

whisk together and apply  BENEFITS:::STIMULATING,TIGHTENING AND MILDLY BLEACHING WITH ANTISEPTIC PROPERTIES!!

• Half cucumber+orange/lemon juice

mash and mix then apply on gauze with brush .leave on 15-20mins on face then remove with tepid water and sterile sponge
BENEFITS:toning and refining