Reasons Why You Need Blotting Paper In Your Kitty Now

If you are someone who has oily skin then you know the drill. Then again, summer is that time of the year when every skin type is prone to becoming oily. Whether it is the heat that is giving you an oily T zone or it is the sunscreen that is making your skin greasy; either way you need help getting that oil off your face without doing your skin any harm. And when it comes to oily skin, we at BeBeautiful strongly endorse blotting sheets . These paper sheets come in small packages and are extremely useful during summer. So without further ado, here is the full lowdown on everything that you need to know about blotting paper , including some blotting paper hacks for the skin. What exactly is blotting paper? Blotting paper has great benefits for the skin - it is made up of extremely absorbent material so any liquid that is in excess will be easily removed using this material, which is why it is so useful for getting rid of any of that oil or sebum that lingers on your skin. Blotting paper is often coated in salicylic acid, a substance that is known to stop the formation of acne and other blemishes. It helps to reduce the sheen that tends to appear on your face as the day goes by, making your face oil-free. They're also super convenient –coming folded in little packs, they take up no space in your purse, making it easy for you to carry them wherever you go. How to use blotting paper? Once you have removed a single sheet from the pack, place it on an area which you feel is particularly shiny or oily –the main area which tends to collect oil is your T-zone (which comprises of the nose, forehead and chin). Leave the blotting paper in place for a few seconds, holding it the whole time to make sure that the sheet stays in one place and does not rub any of your makeup off. Once you feel you that it has been in the oily area for enough time, remove the sheet as swiftly as you can. You'll be able to tell if you have done this right if you find that you face is immediately mattified, and also if you see that the sheet has become transparent – this means that it is full of oil. If you find that other areas of your face have that same unattractive shine, take out a new sheet from the pack and use it over there. Repeat this every few hours to ensure that you're thoroughly removing all the oil off of your face and preventing any buildup. Make sure that you don't accidentally use the same piece of blotting paper more than once as you will end up spreading the collected oil around your face and make your skin more prone to developing acne. Why blotting paper is the best way to get oil off your face There are a lot of people who seem to think that tissue or wet wipes work just as well for removing all the oil off of the face – however, this simply isn't true. Blotting paper is great for oily skin because it is specifically designed to be absorbent, and will get rid of any excess oil a lot better than normal tissue. In addition to this, you'll find that using a tissue or a wet wipe will mean that you have to redo your makeup, whereas using a sheet of this extremely thin material will leave all product completely intact on your face. Let's take a quick look at the reasons why blotting sheets are so crucial to your summer skin care regime...