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Secrets of an Oily Skin Survivor: Why Your Skin Needs More Moisturizer, Not Less
The idea of adding moisture to an already-slick face probably seems counterintuitive to someone who has struggled with excess skin oil all his or her life. But it turns out that what you knew about oily skin may not be true, and the very habits you utilize to sop up excess oil could be making the problem worse. By better understanding your skin’s oil production process and what products work best for oily skin, you may be able to fight oil with oil and see a huge difference in the tone and texture of your skin. Oil Production Your skin’s natural process for creating oil is meant to balance your…
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Loving Your Face: A Simple Skin Care Routine for Everybody
For those without many skin care problems, worrying about following a proper skin care routine may seem like an unnecessary amount of extra work. For those of us with problematic skin, however, not following a regimented routine can lead to painful and unattractive unpleasantness on our faces in the form of acne or other forms of irritation. Even for those without specific skin care issues, taking care of your skin should become more of a priority as you age and your skin inevitably begins to stand up against the many elements with less vigor. Luckily, there are several different ways to care for your skin, slowing the aging process…