Specialized Care for Oily Skin

Oily skin with its tendency to shine and break out needs the most efficient deep cleansing. It's a good idea to use a cleanser formulated especially for this skin type, and since it may need cleansing midday as well as night and morning, choose one that's effective but not harsh. Follow with an astringent to remove any last traces of oil, but avoid the eye area. Oily skins need moisturizing too, to help the skin retain its natural moisture and stop it evaporating too fast. A lightweight moisturizer that leaves a matt surface on the skin is the one to look for, and if you find it too rich for daytime use, try using it only at night.

Even if oily skin persists as you get older, you will need eye and throat creams for those areas to combat wrinkles.

The use of a cleansing mask twice a week will help clear clogged pores, remove dead cells and refine the skin's texture.