Keep Break Outs At Bay!

The harsh dryness of the Australian climate can cause havoc for people with oily or combination skin.  Given that summer is just around the corner, lets us at SpaceM recommend some tried and tested products to you and put in place a plan to prevent future breakouts.

It basically all comes down to 4 simple steps.  Cleanse, Tone, Exfoliate / Scrub and Moisturise.   To further enhance the routine, use a face mask twice a week to draw out oil and impurities from your pores.

1. Keep Your Face Clean, Cleanse Regularly!

Wash your face at least once a day but preferably twice a day once in the morning and before going to bed. Your daily cleansing products need to be formulated for oily (or combination) skin to really cleanse and treat. Grabbing a product that’s prepared for normal or even dry skin won’t help much, and could make matters worse. We recommend the Triple Action Cleanser by Alpha-H and Glycolic Facial Cleanser by Anthony Logistics which keeps the skin clean but contains ingredients which are not harsh for the skin.

     

Glycolic Facial Cleanser                         Triple Action Cleanser

2. Wash Your Face With Cold Water

If you can, try washing your face with cold water as cold water prevents the pores from expanding too much and if water is too warm or hot, it can make oiler skin worse by stimulating further oil production. Try using a toner after cleansing to close the pores.

3. Use a Toner You can use a rounded facial pad to absorb the toner solution and apply over the oiler areas of your face. Toners are designed to cut through and absorb excess oils, refresh the skin and helps close the pores. Try the Herbal Mint Toner by Baxter  or the Grease Relief Face Tonic by Ole Henriksen. Both alcohol free and not too harsh for the skin.

Herbal Mint Toner         Grease Relief Face Tonic

4. Use A Facial Scrub

Facial scrubs will remove the dead skin cells as well as remove and prevent any blocked pores which can cause black heads and lead to pimples and spots. Use twice a week along with a pore cleansing mask to keep pores clean and free of any dirt and impurities. The Super Clean Face Scrub by Nickel and Exfoliating Oxygenating Scrub by Phytomer are both excellent products to perform this task. Exfoliating Oxygenating Scrub Super Clean Face Scrub

5. Use An Oil Free Moisturiser

Oil free moisturisers are lighter compared to normal moisturisers but they still do the job with locking moisture into the skin. Just because your skin gets oily doesn’t mean it can’t get dehydrated. Try using the Oil Free Facial Lotion by Anthony Logistics or the Maximum Hydration Facial Lotion by Manceuticals.  You will find that these 3 moisturisers will do a great job in keeping the shine at bay.                                     Maximum Hydration Lotion 6. Use a Facial Mask For oily skin, the best type of mask to use will be the ones made from clay or mud as they are the most effective in absorbing excess grime and grease. The Anthony Logistics Deep Pore Cleansing Clay Mask containing apricot kernel oil, toning Calendula and nourishing vitamins A, C and E is the one of the best mask for the job. There is also the Kyoku Lava Mask containing mineral rich volcanic mud which is also good in drawing out excess oils and toxins deep from within the skin       Lava Mask    7. Use Special Spot Treatments If oily skin results in blemishes and acne. Picking only makes it worst and you will just spread the bacteria.  Acne Spot Repair by Menscience is a good tropical gel which you can use to spread over the affected area or you can also try using the Roll-on Blemish Attack by Ole Henriksen Acne Spot Repair Roll-On Blemish Attack