oily skin

  • The Ultimate Guide To Determine Your Skin Type (+ Quick Test!)

    Do you know how to determine your skin type? If you don’t, that could be the source of all your skincare problems. Here’s what I mean… I remember the day I bought my first moisturizer. I spent ages exploring all the little jars and bottles on the shelves of my local supermarket, trying to decide which […]

  • Is Bentonite Good For Skin?

    You know what they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Case in point: bentonite clay. If your skin’s as dry as the Sahara, you want to run in the opposite direction. This stuff will only make you flake more. But if your skin’s as oily as a frying pan? Bentonite becomes your BFF. […]

  • benton aloe bha skin toner

    What Are The Best Toners For Oily Skin?

    Would you be relieved if I told you you don’t need a toner? You really, really don’t. But maybe you like to use it anyway. And finding one that doesn’t strip your oily skin bare and turn it dry as sand paper has turned into a mission impossible. Thing is, most toners out there are […]

  • the ordinary natural moisturizing factors + ha

    What Are The Best Moisturisers For Oily Skin?

    Does oily skin even need a moisturiser? Not necessarily. Those who tell you to stick to the traditional cleanse, tone and moisturise routine usually sell skincare products… Just saying… Here’s the deal: the job of a moisturiser is to prevent dryness in the skin. Dryness usually happens when your skin’s protective barrier is damaged and […]

  • rosehip oil for oily skin

    What Are The Best Facial Oils For Oily Skin?

    So, you have oily skin and want to go down the natural skincare route? Tough luck. The ugly truth is that the vast majority of natural skincare products are loaded with synthetic chemicals or irritating natural extracts. Yes, natural extracts can be irritating. I’ve made a list of the worst culprits here. If you’re serious […]

  • don't use pore strips

    Why I Don’t Use Pore Strips (And You Shouldn’t Either)

    When I was a teen, I inflicted all kinds of damage to my skin. I didn’t always bother to remove makeup before going to bed. Sunscreen was something I used only at the beach (and I rarely went there, so I almost never wore it). I used cheap products with comedogenic ingredients that would leave me […]