Flash Skin Tips #1: Does your skin feel greasy from the inside but yet looks dehydrated, flaky and inflamed on the surface? Here’s why.
Toners of the past were marketed as being astringents to remove excess oil.
The key is to regulate oil production and not to superficially remove oil like an astringent toner does.
Doing so leads to a dehydrated-oily skin phenomenon.
Dermatologist Skincare Tips:
Use a facial essence or an emulsion
K-beauty inspired facial essences are water-based. Water itself is a fantastic astringent/cleanser on its own—without stripping skin dry. This is why our skin feels cleansed after a bath. For the same reason dermatologists advise applying water compresses to wounds to gently cleanse and remove exudates. Use oil in water emulsions to moisturise oily skin. Don't use creams or skip moisturiser.
Face mist hack
I completely eliminate toners in my skincare regimen. Instead my facial mist is multi-purposed as an on-the-go cleanser, toner and moisturiser. I choose one that is free of potentially irritating skincare actives like AHA, BHAs and retinol. The formulation should include a mix of different hydrating ingredients such as glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, polyglutamic acid and also antioxidants. In this case, especially in summer climates, I simply spray on my face mist right after cleansing and I’m done!
The above is excerpted from my book—Skincare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips on Cosmeceutical Skincare. Check out my link for free skincare video workshops and tutorials on DIY home facial techniques.
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