If you’re battling with oily shine, contrary to common belief, it’s important not to strip the skin of all it’s oil as this only makes your skin oilier! There is a delicate balance between levels of oil and water in the skin and stripping the surface of the skin with harsh cleansers or astringent toners dehydrates the barrier and skin tends to produce more oil to compensate. To break this cycle, include oil absorbing formulas that respect skin’s moisture barrier and use oil free hydrators to keep skin’s moisture levels in balance.
