Oily & Blemish Prone

Skin which tends to be oily needs particular care, conventional wisdom is to advocate harsh toners and foaming cleansers to treat it - to strip the oil. This is such a mistake as it really affects the skin's acid mantle making the situation worse. What is needed is a gentle oil cleanser to rebalance the skin, preferably with Jojoba oil which is actually a liquid wax that can clear the sebum within the hair follicles dealing with blackheads and comedones. Aromatic Waters, especially Geranium, are wonderful post cleansing especially if a little water distilled Witchazel is added in. Creams with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial oils are also a great option to moisturise.