What is oily skin?
Oily skin is simply an excessive secretion of sebum that creates a greasy film, clogging pores and subsequently leading to the appearance of pimples and blackheads. Oily skin can have several characteristics such as: a dull complexion, dilated pores, extreme shine... These often appear on the forehead, nose, and chin, but also on the shoulders.
How to combat oily skin?
Gently cleanse and purify!
Carefully cleanse your face thoroughly morning and evening with suitable products: superfatted soap or lotions based on purifying essential oils, or a purifying gel.
Don't forget that makeup removal is an essential step for a flawless complexion. Your beauty allies: a gentle makeup remover that will gently remove impurities. To perfect your makeup removal, apply a few drops of toning lotion to a cotton pad! Practical, it removes traces of cleansing milk and brings freshness to your complexion.
Hydrate and treat deeply
Contrary to popular belief, oily skin also needs hydration!
After each cleansing, applying a fluid anti-seborrheic cream will regulate sebum production and restore suppleness to the epidermis. Opt for a non-greasy cream with a mattifying effect that will mask the shine that gives you a dull appearance.
Here is the perfect routine for your skin:
This routine contains the 3 essentials for effectively caring for your skin. Namely:
- a Blemish K.O. serum whose action will rebalance the skin (sebum control, pore reduction, and respect for the hydrolipidic film)
- a Skin Balance cream, which will mattify the skin to prevent shine, and also serve as a makeup base
- a Get Detox mask to deep cleanse the face once a week. This will eliminate toxins present in the skin's pores, allowing the skin to breathe and be oxygenated.
Enhance the complexion
Maximize the effectiveness of your daily care with a gentle scrub followed by a purifying clay-based mask that will eliminate all impurities.
Regarding exfoliation, opt for a chemical peel. Mechanical exfoliation promotes sebum production due to the overstimulation of sebaceous glands from excessive rubbing.
True Cosmetics' peel contains a 94% natural origin formulation and is made from active ingredients that work on your skin in just a few minutes.
- Lactic Acid: it has a gentle exfoliating action on the skin, while hydrating and plumping it. The skin will be brighter and visibly smoother.
- Fruit Acids: they gently exfoliate the epidermis and stimulate cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid: it has powerful exfoliating properties, detaching dead cells to promote cell renewal. Skin pores will therefore be cleared, preventing the appearance of acne. The skin will be smoother and less wrinkled.
Do not do it more than once a week and avoid the neck, eye contour, and mouth areas. Be careful, excessively cleansing oily skin will produce more sebum!
Our tips for oily skin
To avoid:
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- "Stripping" your skin at all costs, as this would only worsen things.
- – Overly greasy products, which tend to make your epidermis even oilier.
- – Excessive sun exposure, which is a false friend: it initially dries out pimples, but when you return from vacation, sebum production doubles its efforts!
Focus on:
– Astringent lotions at the end of your makeup removal.
– A balanced diet. It cannot be stressed enough: fried and fatty foods, sodas, tobacco, and alcohol are the worst enemies of a dream complexion! So be careful not to overindulge.
– Regular hydration: drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day.
For more details on blemish-prone skin and the appropriate care, discover our article " How to choose your facial care according to your skin type?"
