Oily skin: Beware of these skin care misunderstandings. How to improve oily skin?

80% of oily skin is dehydrated, and this abundant amount of oil will cover up the fact that the skin is dehydrated. If you only control oil without replenishing moisture, the balance system in your body will naturally start to secrete more oil to replenish the large amount of lost oil, forming a vicious cycle of "the more you control, the more oil you get".

Oily skin, beware of these skin care misunderstandings

Misunderstanding 1: Over-reliance on shrinkage water

Astringent water containing alcohol ingredients can undoubtedly control oil secretion and shrink pores, but using it in autumn and winter may make the skin drier. If oil secretion is normal, you can use a toner with a cooling feeling, or you can use frozen distilled water instead.

Myth 2: Washing your face frequently to get rid of oiliness

Washing your face frequently thinks that increasing the number of times you wash your face can reduce the oiliness of your face, but the result is that the more you wash, the oilier your face becomes. This is because our skin itself has a certain function of regulating the "water and oil balance". When the skin is over-cleansed and a large amount of oil is washed away, the sebaceous glands will secrete more oil to replenish the lost oil, resulting in the embarrassing situation that the more you wash, the oilier the skin becomes.

Myth 3: Only controlling oil but not replenishing water

80% of oily skin is dehydrated, and this abundant amount of oil will cover up the fact that the skin is dehydrated. If you only control oil without replenishing moisture, the balance system in your body will naturally start to secrete more oil to replenish the large amount of lost oil, forming a vicious cycle of "the more you control, the more oil you get".

Myth 4: Avoid oil-containing skin care products

Many people think that people with oily skin do not need to moisturize, but in fact, if you do not apply a protective film on your face, skin with large pores will be more susceptible to dust and will become dehydrated in winter. Avoid using thick creams or lotions, and use liquid, essence or gel formulas instead.

How to improve oily skin

1. Master the correct way to wipe your face

In fact, the best way to wipe your face is not to wipe it and let it air dry naturally. However, a wet face is a bit uncomfortable and some people can't stand it. Then use a slightly healthier way to wipe your face - press your face with a towel to remove moisture. Of course, the pressure should be strong. Most people are used to rubbing their faces with a towel, which can easily irritate the skin and clog the pores.

2. Choose the right cleanser

Oily skin is mainly caused by lack of water, and soap and cleansing cream are more likely to cause skin moisture loss, so you must be sure to use facial cleanser to wash your face. So how do you choose a facial cleanser? Generally, experts recommend choosing a facial cleanser with less foam, which is mostly gentle and suitable for oily skin. In addition, it is best to mix facial cleansers, and you can prepare two facial cleansers at the same time.

3. Pay attention to your diet

You can try eating a spicy, greasy meal and then feel whether your skin secretes more oil throughout the day. What you eat actually has a huge impact on your skin. In order to improve your skin, people with oily skin should try not to overeat and eat less irritating food (such as spicy food, seafood, etc.); if you can't control your mouth, you can wash your face frequently after a big meal to clean off excess oil.