Oily Skin? Are You Sure?

    Here is a test: cleanse your face. After 2 mins, take a tissue and gently blot your t-zone. Any oil on the tissue? Traditionally oily skin will leave a noticeably visible residue almost immediately. What you may actually be experiencing is overly dry skin. Not enough water intake or failure to properly cleanse, tone, moisturize & exfoliate (no need to scrub. Using a washcloth to cleanse is all the daily exfoliation you need) can cause dead skin to build up, leaving a shiny, almost oily like appearance that most people mistake for oily skin. Conversly, the use of overly harsh cleansers and scrubs can strip skin of it's natural oils, causing it to over-produce oil to make up for the loss in moisture. Look for a "non-comedogenic gentle cleansing milk or cleanser, no-alcohol toner and a moisturizer filled with ingredients you recognize (your skin absorbs 60% of what you put on it...be smart), AND USE THEM in the morning AND in the evening. Takes 2 mins, and your skin with thank you. *NOTE: most people get "shiny" over the course of the day. To refresh your face, blot w tissue or rice paper, and spritz with a no-alcohol toner. If you still feel the need to powder, use a light touch. Cakiness is NO BEUNO! Happy Monday, Gorgeous! Be blessed! With love, Cher