WHAT TO DO WITH SHINY FACE

WHAT TO DO WITH SHINY FACE

from the article 'Val Answers Your Top 20 Skincare Questions'
By Val Monroe
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  March 23, 2011

Q. My face is always shiny even though I use blotting papers and powder. Help!

A: "This can be a challenging problem," says Jeannette Graf, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. But you already know that. Graf suggests using a cleanser with witch hazel, and following it with a lotion containing oil-absorbing microsponges. Next, try applying a foundation primer—the silicone in it gives your skin a matte finish—wherever you get shiny (on your forehead, say). Then, over an oil-free foundation or tinted moisturizer, use a brush to apply a veil of loose powder (don't use your fingers; they can transmit oil).

Keep in mind: Avoid drying out your skin, since that can cause oil glands to go into overdrive.

Keep reading: Val's basics for a fresh and flawless look

MY THOUGHTS

I hope these tips work.  The suggested products sound expensive.  But if they can take out the shine, money won't matter.