Skincare: Tips to take care of oily skin during winter

Skincare for oily skin can be a task during winters, especially with the wrong choice of products. Winter care is as important as protecting the face from UV rays during summer. Oily skin reacts to any external elements like cold breeze and dust in the air due to open pores and exposed oil glands. Here is a complete guide on how to protect oily skin during winters:

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Tips to take care of oily skin during winter:

Moisturiser

According to beauty journals, it is important to select the right kind of moisturiser during winters. Cream-based moisturisers should be avoided. For oily skin, gel or water-based moisturisers are the right pick. According to reports, this will reduce the greasiness on the skin surface.

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Selecting the right make-up

During winters make sure to avoid clay masks or cream products. Use a cream or powder-based foundation as then base. According to beauty publications, it is important to use matte based products as other products can contain oils which will only worsen oily skin type.

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Keep sebum at bay

According to reports from Heath Line, oily skin type is the result of excess production of sebum by sebaceous glands (oil producers). One way to reduce the production is to exfoliate regularly. One can also do mild scrubbing using a Vitamin E rich gel. It is a good way to get rid of sebum.

Hydrate  

Hydrating yourself at all levels is very important. According to multiple reports, drinking water and keeping yourself hydrated is mandatory as it helps H20 fights the sebum molecules. It prevents acne pops and other skin irritation that is the result of excess oil. 

Avoid jelly

Avoiding any kind of oil-based lip balm is suggested as per reports from various beauty publications. Using petroleum can act as a catalyst for oil production in the skin. According to beauty articles, it is important to herbal or plant-based lip balms and petroleum jelly.   

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