oily/acne prone

Oily skin is a good thing... it has a natural glow and an abundance of protective sebum which means fine lines are delayed! But there's a lot of myths on how to take care of oily skin... notably, oily and acne-prone skin does NOT need harsh products to "dry it out"!

Fun fact... Stark is ideal for oily skin, since that's Stark's founder's skin type. :)

Acne is a little different... it is a condition that must be looked at holistically. Oily skin can create the occasional pimple or two on the regular, but chronic acne is a sign of inner inflammation and should be dealt with systematically with a multi-pronged approach, with everything from diet, evaluating hormones with a doctor, to over-hauling your hygiene protocol (eg. sheets & pillowcases washed regularly, disinfecting phone, regular hand-washing and no skin picking!) and finally, yes, your skincare routine must be appropriate for acne-prone skin. But that's doesn't mean "drying it out"!

Treat your skin gently yet appropriately with a routine like this:

am:
Splash face with water OR cleanse with Eclipse Enzymatic Gel + Mask (or do a quick mask!)
A spritz or 2 of Petrichor (antioxidant booster!) if you are concerned about pollution levels in your city, or if you're more acne prone, or a squeeze of Everlasting if you're skin is irritated and thirsty (dehydration and irritation can cause breakouts)
2 drops of City while skin is still damp. (Light yet juicy oil appropriate for oily skin, with Vit. C)

Apply your sunscreen!

p.m:
Double cleanse with Mudpuppy and Eclipse
Spritz of Petrichor (refresh!) or a pump of Everlasting