Will oil-absorbing paper become more oily the more you use it? Is it necessary to buy oil-absorbing paper?

My face starts to become oily in the summer, so I bought a pack of oil-absorbing papers to absorb the oil on my face so that my skin can always stay dry. But before I started using it, my friend told me that I cannot use oil-absorbing papers, otherwise my face will become more and more oily. Will using oil-absorbing papers make my face more and more oily?

Will oil-absorbing paper become more oily the more you use it?

The skin's oil secretion is controlled by factors such as the number of sebaceous glands, ambient temperature, and hormone levels. The oil-absorbing paper will soon become oily again after absorbing the oil. This is a natural result of the skin's re-secretion of oil. Some people who use cleansing products with extremely strong degreasing power to wash their faces may find that "they remove oil too thoroughly, resulting in more oil secretion as a feedback." The oil-removing power of oil-absorbing paper cannot be compared with this kind of facial cleanser.

Is oil blotting paper harmful to the skin?

Oil-absorbing paper itself does not cause any obvious harm to the skin. It is used to absorb excess oil when the skin produces too much oil. However, there are a few issues to note:

First, using oil-absorbing paper is only a temporary method. It can be used for outdoor activities, especially in the summer when you sweat and produce a lot of oil. It can be used temporarily, but it cannot be used as a long-term skin care method. Because oil itself has a good protective effect on the skin, it has some protective effect against physical or chemical damage. It is an important component of the skin barrier function and cannot be removed excessively.

Second, some people do have oily skin which produces too much oil, affecting their appearance. They should pay attention to a regular schedule, eat less oily and spicy food, and avoid staying up late. Internal adjustments are the most important and fundamental way to improve the condition.

Is it necessary to buy oil absorbing paper?

It is necessary. Oil-absorbing paper can absorb excess oil from the face, preventing oil from clogging pores and causing skin problems such as blackheads and acne. The texture of the oil-absorbing paper is very soft and will not irritate the skin. Oily skin needs to use oil-absorbing papers.

Will oil-blotting papers enlarge pores?

Using oil-absorbing paper will not cause your pores to become larger. The reason why some people's pores become larger after using it is not a problem with the oil-absorbing paper, but improper use of the paper.

Oil-absorbing paper will take away moisture as well as oil, so if your skin is not oily or mixed, do not use it casually. People with oily skin should not use more than one cup of oil-absorbing paper a day, and no matter what skin type you have, you must ensure adequate moisture.

Excessive use of oil-absorbing paper will make the water and oil balance of the face more unbalanced, which will indirectly cause enlarged pores. Therefore, people with oily skin can and should use oil-absorbing papers, but they should pay attention to the method and dosage of use, and drink more water.

When it comes to removing oil, oil-absorbing paper has a finer texture than ordinary paper towels, and it is adhesive rather than frictional, so there is no need to worry about causing damage to the skin.