Remove all traces of make-up, but do not tone or moisturise. Leave the skin to settle for a few hours without cosmetics. Examine it carefully in natural daylight, using a good mirror or a magnifying one. The main hallmark of an oily skin is an overall shine. The skin is often sallow and its texture may be coarse, the opening of the sebaceous glands, or pores, may be particularly noticeable.
Oily skin tends to attract dirt and dust more readily than dry skin.
While it is often besieged with spots and blackheads at puberty, oily skin can be a blessing as the excess sebum helps to prevent the skin from drying out. Care It benefits from water, so washing with ordinary soap or a wash off cleanser is ideal. After cleansing, remove excess oil with an astringent. The skin looks dry and sometimes flaky and often feels taut. Due to lack of protective sebum, it reacts to extreme weather conditions.