Feature: Oily Skin

As you are trying to improve your skin in the new year, it is important, first, to understand your skin and your skin type. Keep in mind that each individual's skin is different and their skin care will be specific to not only their skin type, but also their lifestyle, location, etc. 

Understanding your skin type  is step one in proper skin care. One of the goals at Enza Essentials is targeting specific skin types and creating products to create beautiful skin for each of them. Dr. Rucker has created three systems that focus on each skin type: oily, dry and combination. This post will focus on  how to care for oily skin. 

First off, if you do have oily skin, it is not because you're dirty or you don't wash your face enough. You have oily skin due to mostly uncontrollable factors including heredity, hormone levels, and climate. Even though you cannot control your skin type, you can control how you deal with it. The products you choose and your skin care routine will make all the difference. 

When caring for oily skin, be sure to use warm water when washing your face. Use a cleanser that prevents pores from clogging- a gentle cleanser rather than harsh soaps. Exfoliating using a mask or clay can help with clogged pores and drawing out excess oils can be useful 2-3 times a week. Also, it is important not to skip moisturizers. Many believe that this extra lotion will worsen their condition, but that is not the case. Using an oil-free moisturizer is key in protecting and nourishing your skin. 

For products to combat oily skin, try Enza Essential's Extraction System, formulated by Dr. Rucker, MD. This system and others can be found at www.enza.com.