As the world worries about oil supplies, you seem to have no oil shortage on your face. The hottest summer months are upon us, driving your glands to produce enough oil to drive the cost of gas down. Reduce the shine on your face with cleansers and moisturizers that will deep clean your pores while removing impurities and soothing your skin.
Fight the late-summer heat with these great ways to deal with your own little oil crisis.
Get Clean – Restore your outer balance, cleanse, scrub, tone and mask with these oil-fighting, acne-preventing beauties to keep you looking fresh.
Philosophy's “never let them see you shine” oil and shine control scrub will help you get that oil production under control. Armed with a natural exfoliant, it will deep clean your pores to take the glare off your glow.
MD Skincare's All-in-one Cleansing Foam, perfect for all skin types, will go deep into the skin to remove impurities while leaving your skin feel soft. It is so gentle it can even remove your eye makeup without irritation!
Mask your imbalance with Kate Sommerville's Clearing mask – its Kaolin clay naturally absorbs pore-clogging oil, toxins and impurities.
Finish off your cleansing ritual with Kate Sommerville's Clarifying Treatment Toner that will calm and clean your skin.
The Hardware
Don't be afraid, CLARISONIC® is gentle yet will deeply cleanse pores of environmental toxins and bacteria—without abrasion or harsh chemicals. It will actually remove more than six times more than superficial cleansing and increases product absorption—making skin more receptive to skincare ingredients.
After the cleansing – you can prime, moisturize, and blot your way to a beautiful mid-summer glow with these little gems.
DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel will not only dry out the oil, it will also help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
Yes, you still need to moisturize, and MD Skincare's Hydra-Pure™ Oil-Free Moisture is the perfect complement to your oil-fighting skincare regimen. We love that this lightweight moisturizer detoxifies as well as moisturizes.
We can't get enough of Philosophy's “never let them see you shine" primer. Use it alone or mix into your foundation for the perfect matte finish.
Throw a pack of MAC's Blot Film into every bag you have, it's perfect for reducing the shine without disturbing your makeup.
