At one point, even I believed the myth that oily skin didn’t need moisturising.  It was a short period – about a week – before I realised that my plan did not have a happy ending.  My oily parts got even worse and, in some parts that weren’t particularly oily (around my chin and the base of my cheeks), I started to flake badly because of the lack of hydration.

The key with oily skin is to find a good balance.  Oily skin needs hydration, for no other reason that, without adequate hydration, your skin will start to produce even more oil to compensate.

To combat oily skin, try and find a moisturiser that is oil free and which focuses on keeping the sebaceous glands balanced.  Drink plenty of water as this will help your skin from the inside out.  And always remove your makeup – even if you are a mineral makeup gal – at the end of the day.