Everyone’s skin is almost as unique as their fingerprints, but there are four general skin types (besides normal skin): combination, dry, oily, and sensitive. Figuring out and understanding the type of skin you have will help you determine morning and night skincare routines that work for you to suit your skin’s needs and help you reach any skin goals you have. Just like how our bodies change as we age, so does our skin, which means your skin type can change as you age. Your skin type is determined by a few things:

• The amount of water in your skin
  • This affects comfort and elasticity of your skin
• The amount of oil in or on your skin
  • This affects the softness and smoothness of your skin
• The level of sensitivity your skin is.

Those that suffer from oily skin have excess oil production all over, causing their skin to appear shiny and reflective. They have enlarged pores, where the excess oil comes from. People with this skin type are more prone to breakouts and blackheads. Breakouts will typically be around areas where pores are larger than others like in the T-zone.

The amount of oil production can change depending on environment or time of year, such as:

• Hormonal imbalances or changes, like puberty
• Stress
• Heat or high levels of humidity

Developing proper skincare routines using high-quality products is the best way to help the issues that may result from having oily skin. Keep reading to find morning and night skincare routines using KS Esthetics products to help those with oily skin!

Morning Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

1. Dual Cleansing Oil
   • Using this on your skin first thing in the morning will help magnetize the excess oil buildup off the surface of the skin.
     
2. Purifying Gel Cleanser
   • This product will help with decongesting oil and dirt buildup from deep beneath the skin. The aloe vera in this cleanser will help soothe as well as reduce inflammation and irritation.
3. Water Lily and Rose Hydrating Mist
   • The witch hazel within this product will help balance out oil production to reduce the amount of oil on the skin throughout the day.
4. Hydrating Serum
   • The hyaluronic acid in the Hydrating Serum will limit the oils from being produced throughout the day. People with oilier skin should use more of the Hydrating Serum than what other people may use in their daily skincare routines; 6-8 drops on the skin every morning will help balance out the water and oil moisture in the skin.
5. Moisturizing Retinol Night Cream
   • This product will help with skin cell turnover, pore congestion from oil, and reducing breakouts that are common for those with oily skin.
6. Mineral Sunscreen
   • The Mineral Sunscreen provides your skin with professional strength sun protection, especially to help with the slight sensitivity that comes from using the Moisturizing Retinol Night Cream.

Night Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

1. Dual Cleansing Oil
   • This cleanser is formulated to remove waterproof makeup, oil, dirt, and sunscreen at the end of the day. The special blend of botanical oils like sunflower, apricot, jojoba, and borage helps deeply cleanse the skin.
2. Purifying Gel Cleanser
   • The Purifying Gel Cleanser targets acne, clears clogged pores, and removes excess oil that may be sitting on the surface and below the skin. It is formulated to help with hormonal break outs that are common for those who have oily skin.
3. Lemon Facial Scrub
   • This is a powerful micro-resurfacing treatment infused with lemon oil to soften fine lines, reduce the size of pores, diminish acne, and brighten skin tone. It is best to only use the Lemon Facial Scrub 2-3 times a week because using it too often can be damaging to the skin.
4. Hydrating Serum
   • The hyaluronic acid in this product is a natural hydrator that aids in plumping and smoothing fine lines. It aids in providing water hydration and balancing water/oil levels in the skin.
5. Moisturizing Retinol Night Cream
   • This product is great for acne-prone skin, especially oily skin. It helps reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen to produce new, healthy skin cells.