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How to Fight Oily Skin

Heredity, diet, hormones, weather and habits such as smoking all play a role in the
condition of your skin.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Wash your face two or three times a day with a mild cleanser that does
not include perfumes or additives. Keep your skin very clean, but do not scrub too
hard.
• STEP 2: Use an oil-free moisturizer and cosmetics.
• STEP 3: Use a clay-based face mask two or three times a week.
• STEP 4: Choose products containing alpha-hydroxy acids, which remove dead
cells and give skin a smoother appearance.
• STEP 5: Mash up a small amount of papaya for your own fruit acid mask. Smear
it on your skin, leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse.
• STEP 6: Steam your skin several times a week. Add chamomile, lavender oil or
dried herbs such as rosemary, parsley or thyme to the water.
• STEP 7: Keep your skin hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a
day.
• STEP 8: Reduce fats and oils in your diet. Increase your intake of fresh
vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
• STEP 9: Watch your sun exposure. Although the sun may seem to dry your skin,
too much heat actually stimulates the production of more oil.
• STEP 10: Supplement your diet with B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C,
zinc and vitamin E. You can also take a high-potency multivitamin.

Tips & Warnings

• Make your own facial scrub by mixing 2 tbsp. almond meal with 1 tbsp. ground
lemon rind and 1 tbsp. powdered milk.
• Make your own clay mask by mixing green clay powder with water or honey and
applying it to your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse.
• Humidity and heat will increase oil production.

Overall Things You'll Need

• Papayas
• Dried Herbs
• Lavender Oils
• Oil-free Moisturizers
• Alpha-hydroxy lotions
• Multivitamins
• Oil-free Cosmetics