Oily Skin? . . .

As a licensed Esthetician and full Cosmetologist, I have found that there are many misconceptions to getting good skin. Additionally, many products over the counter are plain junk and we all know that the professional products are very pricey.

I've been trying and testing a number of products to create a regimen so that the average joe can afford to get good skin. I've designed this combination for those with oily skin with three essential parts: cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. These three products work for a number of reasons. One reason is that the cleanser is clay based and is a high percent of benzoil peroxide. Clays draw oils out of the skin and benzoil peroxide kills the bacteria that frequently causes acne infections. For optimal results, it is essential to pair benzoil peroxide with salicylic acid, and to not just use one or the other. This is why I've chosen the other two products as salicylic acid products. My skin has cleared up in one week following this program and I encourage you to try it as well if you have oily skin!


1. Neutrogena Clean Pore Cleanser/Mask
7.99 at most drugstores

Wash face/neck once a day at the end of the day (Only splash water on face in the morning). Use as a mask 2x per week.

Washing your face before bed is the best option for three reasons:

• First, oils generate more quickly on the skin overnight allowing a longer growth period for bacteria.
• Next, going to bed with a clean face keeps your pillowcases from becoming a welcomed breeding ground for acne-causing bacteria.
• Lastly, over-washing your face can actually increase the amount of sebum (oils) your skin produces ergo causing more acne.

2. Sea Breeze Astringent
4.00 at most drugstores

After washing your face, use Sea Breeze (I suggest sensitive skin version because it is gentler) on a cotton pad (not toilet paper) and wipe each area of your face/neck one to two times.

The Sea Breeze works as a "toner" for your skin and is used for two reasons:

• First, to get rid of bacteria. To do this properly and most effectively, you must first clean visible debris (cleanser above) then use a "sanitizer" (Sea Breeze).
• Second, the two main ingredients are salicylic acid and alcohol - this product will dry current blemishes up.

3. Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer
7.50 at most drugstores

Use approximately 2 pumps of moisturizer and rub into face/neck after first two steps. Let dry fully before putting on makeup.

This is an essential part of a skin-cleansing regimen, but often a forgotten part. There are two main reasons for needing a moisturizer:

• The first two products are going to be very drying to your skin. Without a moisturizer, this regimen would cause your skin to first dry out and get flaky, then overproduce oils.
• In dry climate, everyone should be using moisturizer because dryness can cause quicker visible aging and sometimes uncomfortable irritation.

Let me know what you think!
<3 KT