Oily Skincare, tips from a dermatologist | Dr. Jenny Liu, by Dr. Jenny Liu on YouTube. 17 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Wash your face twice a day with lukewarm water and a gentle foaming cleanser. If you are acne-prone, pick one with salicylic acid and rinse well.
Pat your skin dry and skip harsh scrubs. Over-washing strips oil and can make your skin produce more.
If you want, sweep an alcohol-free toner over your face with a cotton pad. Choose one with niacinamide or a mild acid like mandelic acid.
Apply a light, oil-free moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp. Look for a mattifying gel or lotion rather than a heavy cream.
In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. A mattifying or mineral formula suits oily skin best.
At night, after cleansing and moisturizer, apply a pea-sized amount of retinol serum to your whole face. Start two or three nights a week.
Build up to more nights only if your skin stays comfortable. Use retinol at night and always wear sunscreen the next day.
Tips and common mistakes
Introduce one new product at a time and give it a week or two before adding another.
Retinol can dry and irritate skin at first, so start low and slow.
Reapply sunscreen during the day if you are outside for long.
Do not scrub oily skin hard; gentle cleansing works better than harsh washing.
Questions
Do I need a toner?
No. A toner is optional and mainly helps if it contains helpful ingredients like niacinamide or mild acids. A cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen are the basics.
Can I use retinol if I have oily, acne-prone skin?
Yes, many people with oily skin tolerate retinol well. Start with a low strength a few nights a week and wear sunscreen daily.
How often should I wash my face?
Twice a day is usually enough, morning and night. Washing more often can strip your skin and make oiliness worse.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
