by lissa | Aug 19, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
It’s frustrating and embarrassing, and it can often feel like oily skin has the upper hand. Don’t let it!
If you’re using potent skincare for oily skin, you already know that oily skin doesn’t have to rule your life.
But what happens when you’re following a treatment protocol and you’re not seeing a big change?
Then it’s time to look a bit deeper. Certainly heredity and hormones play a large part in the over-production of oil. But there are some other “hidden” factors that can definitely contribute to increased oiliness.
And unlike heredity you can control these!
1. Consider your diet. If you’re eating a lot of junk food, processed foods, and soda, your body has nothing to work with! Even the slightest deficiency in vitamin B2 can cause oily skin. Eat proteins, leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits instead.
2. Cosmetics. Use cosmetics specifically designed for oily skin. We can help you there. They must be oil-free. Keep your makeup brushes clean. Dirty brushes are a bacterial breeding ground!
3. Is Your Skin Too Clean? Multiple washings of your face can strip it of its natural oils, leaving it tight and dry. Your skin then rushes in creating even more oil, and the cycle starts all over again. Wash your skin twice a day. Blot when necessary.
4. Moisturize before you apply makeup. This step is often skipped but it’s important! Make sure it’s an oil-free moisturizer. Support your skin’s ability to produce more water, which you need.
5. Don’t smoke. If you smoke, stop! You already know that smoking is horrible for your body. Did you know that it also enlarges pores?
6. Exercise! It boosts circulation, encourages blood flow, detoxifies and nourishes your skin.
Take care of your skin from the inside out. Add regular facials and you’ll be amazed at the difference.
Give your skin a fighting chance with healthy habits!
Sources: www.1stholistic.com, www.lovetoknow.com
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by lissa | Dec 17, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
It’s the end of the day. You look in the mirror and you see a shiny face staring back at you. Your T-zone is so oily that you pull out your compact to quickly powder your face.
A lot of women suffer from the same recurrence day after day.
We hear you! You want relief and you want it yesterday. By now you know the oily skin basics.
- Use skin care products designed for your oily skin
- Don’t over dry your skin. You’ll just create more oil
- Make sure everything you use is oil-free
But when these steps aren’t enough, it’s time to add more punch to your skin care.
Add a water-based serum that also contains hyaluronic acid, or HA, a naturally occurring substance in your body. HA attracts 1000% more water than its weight. That’s good news for your oily skin because water is what it’s missing. Continued use of HA reduces oil.
Exfoliate. Nothing good happens when pores are clogged. Your skin feels dry and rough, which makes your oil glands work even harder to try and lubricate your skin.
That’s why exfoliation is so important. At home, choose a clay mask to stimulate circulation and draw out impurities. You can also use an enzyme mask with papaya, bromelain, or pumpkin. All are excellent exfoliants.
Professional Fruit Acid Peel. An alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acid treatment will clear clogged pores, minimize size and allow much better penetration of your skin care products.
Are you sensing a theme here? Exfoliation is the key to unclogging your pores, refining your skin, and allowing products to work more efficiently.
The next time you look in the mirror, the results will be reflected beautifully on your face!
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by lissa | May 29, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How To Solve The Biggest Problem
With Oily Skin
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How To Solve The Biggest Problem With Oily Skin By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
The biggest problem with oily skin is the grease and you don’t like using moisturizers because you think they will only add more oil.
The reason your skin gets greasy is because it doesn’t have enough water in it. And this results to the oil slick on your face.
However, there is one product that might make you do a complete 180. It can dramatically reduce oil and give you the relief you need without drying out your skin. The product is called Hyaluronic Acid (HA), which is a perfect match for oily skin types.
The reason is that HA is a naturally occurring compound in your body. It ensures proper bodily moisture.
The benefits of regularly using an HA product are:
- Helps normalize your skin’s moisture balance–that means better control over the oil your skin produces.
- Keeps your face from looking shiny
- Helps reduce acne-prone skin
Hyaluronic acid paired with aloe vera is even better. It soothes your skin while HA hydrates your thirsty skin.
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by lissa | Jan 26, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Tips & Tricks For Exfoliating Oily Skin
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Tips & Tricks For Exfoliating Oily Skin By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Oily skin is so frustrating! Not only does your face “shine” quickly, this skin condition often includes large pores and blemishes.
Although you might want to scrub the heck out of your skin, please don’t! This only irritates it and causes flakiness. To really tame oily skin, you simply must use potent products that are made for your skin condition.
We highly recommend you allow us to analyze your skin first and then prescribe a treatment plan. And yes, exfoliation is a big part of it, but gently!
Certainly exfoliating every other day for very oily skin is appropriate, three times a week for less oily skin. This will keep those large pores from clogging up and appearing large, and it will lessen blackheads.
How you exfoliate is very important! Use your fingertips in a gentle circular motion, taking care not to use a lot of pressure. Remember, ninja scrubbing doesn’t work.
If you still cannot get the relief you want, consider getting a chemical peel. This will greatly reduce oiliness and blemishes. You’ll love how your skin looks and feels!
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