Use Cigarette Papers Instead of Expensive Facial Oil Blotters

By

patti r

Sarah, I use perm wrapping papers to blot during the day. Patti

By

greenapples

Nice tip, I'm going to try this. Does anyone know if there's anything harmful to the skin in cigarette papers?

By

pamphyila

I used to have oily skin & used facial blotters for years during the day in addition to my AM/PM skin cleansing regimen - They are really great. (& P.S. as you age, the oiliness will abate, and your skin will be in great condition - not overy dry.)

By stephanie (Guest Post)

If you are not 18 and you can't buy rolling papers you can also use toilet seat covers from a public restroom. It is the same material as the expensive pads you buy in a store. you can cut one up and keep some in your purse.

I saw it on TV a while ago on the Tyra Banks Show.

By Sharon (Guest Post)

Just a quick thought. Even though we are destined to be the skin type that we were born with, there are things that we do to affect it's current condition. Make sure that you are not drying your skin out too much with cleanser, exfolliants, etc which will cause your system to actually produce more sebum (oil). We all tend to walk a fine line when it comes to this. Even though you think you are oily, you still want to protect your skin from pollutants, etc so be sure to use a water based moisturizer with spf everyday to prevent that dry/oil issue. The cigarette papers used for a blotter is an awesome idea though!

Sharon, Licensed Esthetician

By

chretienne

Very cool tip! Get used to the oil: I'm 41 and have had a hysterectomy, and I still get "oiled up" by mid-afternoon. Maybe we should both be grateful.

But hey, maybe I won't get carded when I buy cigarette papers.