5 Daily Winter Skin Care Routine For Oily Skin

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Step 2. Face Wash And Pat Dry

The second step to taking care of oily skin during winter is washing the face at least twice a day. Even if you have less excess oil on your face, it’s important not to skip a deep cleansing process.

That goes without saying that washing your face and moisturizing should be a vital part of your skincare routine otherwise chilly winter air will make your skin itchy.

After washing, just pat your face dry with a clean and soft towel, a simple reason why you shouldn’t rub your face is that when you do so, you irritate your clogged pores, which further leads to more acne and blackheads. Therefore, after washing your face, just gently pat it dry with a towel.

You can opt for a mild face wash rather than a harsh cleanser.

I recommend switching to my ‘Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash’ for your winter face wash.

This product is a mild cleansing oil-free facial wash specially formulated for normal to dry and very sensitive skin. It cleans the face while moisturizing with natural botanical extracts, gently removing oil, dirt and other impurities.

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Step 3. Toning

After you are done cleansing, tone the skin using a gentle moisturizing toner. Make sure that the toner you use does not contain alcohol, fragrance or any essential oil. Your toner has to be hydrating so that it helps the rest of the products to penetrate well into the skin. 

The work of toners is to control excess oil in the skin as well as shrinking the appearance of pores and restoring the skin’s pH balance.

Step 4. Moisturizing

Moisturizing is one of the most commonly missed step in a winter skincare routine for oily skin.

A lot of people think that because their skin is oily, it doesn’t need to be moisturized, but this is a totally wrong misconception.

You need to replenish the lost moisture on your skin to avoid flaky dry skin, you can use a water-based moisturizer if you are feeling especially oily.

Refrain from using oil-based moisturizers as they can increase the oil on your skin.

Use a face cream or moisturizer that does not contain any actives but has humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid and emollients like ceramides and petrolatum.

We suggest our ‘Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer’. A lightweight, water-based lotion that is moisturising and rejuvenating for even sensitive skin and won’t leave your face with any greasy residue. A great all-around moisturiser that leaves the skin soft and glowing.

This cream acts against skin dehydration and effectively helps to improve firmness. Provides pollution protection. Promotes longer-lasting make-up.

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Step 5. Use Sunscreen

It doesn’t matter if it’s the summer or winter, the sun shines every day, and the sunlight radiates harmful rays. Therefore, you must apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you step out of your home.

Water-based sunscreens are best for oily skin types, a gel-based sunscreen makes the skin oiler and can lead to further breakouts.

Bonus Tips

• Follow A Healthy Lifestyle: Stress isn’t good for oily skin, believe me, I’m saying this from personal experiences, take balance diets, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.
• Avoid Changing Products Often: Because oily skins are more prone to acne, it’s advisable not to change beauty products so often, just find the one that work best for your skin and stick to it.
• Avoid Hot Shower: It’s actually tempting to take hot showers during the winter season but doing this does more harm than good to your oily skin because it dries out the skin and make it stretchy. Instead, use lukewarm water to shower to remove excess oil.
• Lip Moisturizer: To avoid having chapped and cracked lips, I recommend using a good lip balm or moisturizer enriched with vitamin E, calendula and sesame seed oil.

Why Is My Face So Oily In Winter?

Just when you think winter is the best season for your oily skin since your skin can become less oily, you’re bombarded with acne on your forehead, dry scalp and probably some more oil on the skin. Why? You may ask.

A drop in temperature can affect oily or combination skin as well making it look and feel dry, sensitive, red, dehydrated and uncomfortable.

As a defense mechanism to lubricate the skin, your glands begin to overproduce oil.

What Should We Apply On Oily Skin In Winter

1. Cleanser.
2. Toner.
3. Serum (optional).
4. Moisturizer.
5. Sunscreen.

Is Oily Skin Good For Winter?

It may be believed that oily skin will do well in winter than summer but a change in temperature can cause an acne outbreak on oily skin.

Although winter can be so cold, this doesn’t mean that your sebaceous oil glands will stop producing excess oil. Winter skin care requires adjustments in your beauty routine but not a complete abandonment of the products you use on your face.

How To Care For Oily Skin In Winter Naturally

Below are 5 ways to take care oily skin in winter naturally:

• Wash your face: I’ve talked about how important it is to wash the face at least twice a day to control the oil production, it’s is also advisable not to over-do it to avoid dry skin.
• Apply honey: Honey is one of nature’s most revered skin remedies. Thanks to its antibacterial and antiseptic abilities, it may benefit oily and acne-prone skin. To use honey to care for oily skin, rub a thin layer of raw undiluted honey on the face and leave for 10 mins, after that, wash and pat dry.
• Oatmeal: Oatmeal helps calm inflamed skin and absorb excess oil. It also helps exfoliate dead skin. When used in facial masks, oatmeal is usually ground into a smoother texture. It can be combined with yogurt, honey, or mashed fruit such as bananas, apples, or papaya.
• Egg whites: Egg white is a known remedy for oily skin because it tightens the skin. To prepare egg white masks, combine 1 egg white with honey or lemon if you can and apply on a clean face, leave it on the face until the mask dries before washing out.
• Aloe vera: Aloe vera is known for soothing burns and other skin conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, there’s good scientific evidence that it helps treat flaky skin caused by oily patches. Many people use aloe vera to treat oily skin. To use aloe vera for oily skin, apply a thin layer on your face before bedtime and leave it on until morning.

Is Vitamin C Good For Oily Skin In Winter?

Vitamin C is one of the best serums for oily skin, it’s a hydrating, brightening, and anti-inflammatory product that tackles problems such as hyperpigmentation, signs of ageing, sunburn and even wound healing.

Using vitamin C serum for oily skin in winter is a fantastic way of dealing with a lot of problems that your skin type may be giving you such as acne or blackheads.

Benefits Of Vitamin C Serum For Oily Skin

1. It brightens complexion.
2. It helps with acne.
3. It promotes healing scars.
4. It prevent future breakouts.
5. It hydrates the skin.

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