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Oil Free

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mummski · 31/03/2019 11:20

Can anybody point me in the right direction for a good oil free cleanser. I have oily skin and breakouts often.
I've just ordered the la Roche posay oil free moisturiser. Still in need of a cleanser and toner but not having much luck on the internet, would prefer tried and tested recommendations.
I'm really hoping hoping going oil free will clear my skin.

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JuniperBeer · 31/03/2019 11:22

I’m no skin expert but there’s lots on info around and threads on here that actually using il could actually help oily skin! Oil free products might just strip the skin and increase oil production.

mummski · 31/03/2019 12:12

It's all so confusing

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KMoKMo · 31/03/2019 12:21

I have oily skin and using an oil cleanser has worked wonders.
I literally massage it on and wipe off with a warm muslin.
I’ve used coconut oil, jojoba oil and a superfacialist oil although coconut isn’t recommended as it can clog pores.
I then moisturise with the balance me rose Otto oil.
Every morning I use the ordinary niacinamide.
My skin has never felt better.

mummski · 01/04/2019 13:00

I've tried oil cleansers and not had much luck. 35 now still getting spots and never tried going completely oil free. Worth a shot, just trying to find a good oil free cleanser

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Destinesia · 01/04/2019 13:29

Oil cleansers don't suit my skin.

I liked the Sam Bunting Flawless Cleanser which is a clear gel. That has run out and I've got the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser which is a white gel but isn't oily, I also use the Cerave Foaming Cleanser in the shower (I also have the Cerave Moisturiser which doesn't feel oily and is non-comedogenic).

I use a wet Primark makeup remover cloth first to remove my makeup.

Igetknockeddownbutgetupagain · 01/04/2019 14:41

Try washing your face with Johnson’s Baby Top to Toe Wash. it’s very mild, no tight feeling afterwards.
I found my oiliness and spots were all linked to Malassezia, which is a yeast/acid imbalance - too much antibiotic use. If you put certain things on your skin, it feeds the Malassezia and you get those little white pimply spots.
simpleskincarescience.com/pityrosporum-folliculitis-treatment-malassezia-cure/

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