shiny tan skin

I get a  dry shiny face after i tan i havent tanned for like a month and now started today and it got really shiny im using epidou for my face to clear my acne and pores but it makes me really dry is there anything that i can do to have perfect tan skin and not dry shiny skin??

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

I would recommend washing the face with a mild soap 2-3 times a day. You could also use a mild water based sun screen (SPF 10-20) when planning to get tanned, and clean the excessive oil with a mild toner; this would result in mild tanning without excessive oily skin. If these changes do not seem to help I would suggest seeing a dermatologist to consider causes like hormonal/ endocrine issues etc and for appropriate management.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!