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The existence of people with normal skin is doubtful, because most of them have it either oily, or dry, or combination. Today we will talk about oily skin: why has it become like this, does it need anything other than matting, and is it possible to change its type? (Spoiler: no.)
The main causes of oily skin
Sometimes the skin begins to intensively produce sebum for no apparent reason, and this makes sense to understand.
Hormonal changes
The skin of adolescents during puberty begins to secrete more sebum, causing clogged pores and acne. Pregnancy, the start of oral contraceptives, the onset of menopause – all this can also make the skin oilier than usual.
Oily skin is genetically determined © IMG
Lack of moisture in skin cells
By the way, sebum is not a punishment for the skin, but a necessity. It performs several functions:
protects the epidermis;
prevents dehydration;
participates in thermoregulation of the skin.
Signs of oily skin
How can you tell if your skin is oily? Easier than you think. To verify this, we list the signs characteristic of such skin.
Excessive secretion of sebum, especially in the T-zone.
Enlarged pores on the nose and around the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin.
Clogged pores, regular appearance of inflammation.
All of the above signs are more likely with a minus sign. But oily skin also has its benefits. For example, later formation of wrinkles than on dry skin.
Oily skin should be thoroughly cleansed © IMG
Proper care for oily skin
In caring for oily skin, which is often referred to as problematic, it is important to follow a step-by-step strategy and not skip the steps. So.
Make-up Removal
As a rule, oily skin is prone to acne. To prevent them, carefully wash off cosmetics from your face – for example, using hydrophilic oil or micellar water.
Washing
Use cleansing foams or gels to remove makeup and make-up remover residues from the skin. Important! Even with oily skin, cleansing should not be aggressive: the more you dry the epidermis, the more fat it releases. So no alcohol formulas.
Toning
Tonics are the most underrated product in skin care, but no less mandatory for that. Toning helps to complete the cleansing process, restore the pH level and the hydrolipidic mantle after washing with a gel or foam.
Exfoliation
Mechanical or chemical exfoliation helps to remove (in the second case, dissolve) dead cells of the epidermis. And this, in turn, makes it easier for sebum to freely come to the surface of the skin and not accumulate in the pores.
humidification
Moisturizing is neglected by many owners of oily skin, mistakenly believing that they do not need it – it would be better to get rid of excess shine. But the truth is that oily skin can be severely dehydrated and prone to dehydration.
Food
Even oily skin can be affected by the cold and icy wind in winter. Protect your skin with a nourishing, non-comedogenic cream before going outside to prevent the weather from damaging your lipid barrier.
Deep Cleansing
Cleansing masks based on absorbents (clay, activated charcoal) help remove excess oil and prevent bacteria from growing in the pores.
Clay masks should be used no more than twice a week and in no case should they be allowed to dry “to cracks” – when they harden, they can lead to tightness of the skin.
How to eliminate oily sheen
Do you want to make oily skin more matte? We understand you well. And we give some useful tips. We also issue a few caveats.
Decorative cosmetics
A noticeable, however, short-term effect will provide decorative cosmetics. To help you:
matting powder;
foundation with a matte finish;
Base makeup.
Alcohol-containing formulas
In principle, they are included in the stop list of owners of oily skin, but you can resort to their help once if you need an instant effect. Such products will help to temporarily tighten pores and reduce oil production, but in the long run they will dry out the skin and lead to even more sebum production.
Clay and zinc
High-quality hydration
The use of moisturizing serum and cream will help speed up the renewal of the epidermis and prevent clogging of pores by horny cells.
Diet for oily skin
To date, there is no direct evidence of a direct relationship between nutrition and skin condition. However, preliminary results from Korean scientists suggest that a low-carbohydrate diet may help reduce sebum production.
To correct the condition of the skin, no dermatologist will advise you on a diet as a panacea. Moreover, oiliness is a feature of the skin, it is simply impossible to get rid of it.
Salon procedures
Acne and hyperkeratosis are frequent companions of oily skin. Cosmetic procedures will help to minimize these phenomena. Let’s talk about the most popular.
Chemical peeling
These peels are usually performed using high concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids or retinoids. These substances have a pronounced exfoliating effect and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Peels are:
superficial;
median;
deep.
Which one is right for you, only a cosmetologist will determine, taking into account the initial condition of the skin and the desired result.
Cleaning
There are several types of facial cleansing.
mechanical – It is also called manual. Recommended for a large number of clogged pores and inflammation.
Vacuum – is performed using an apparatus that operates on the principle of a “vacuum cleaner” for pores. It is considered the most traumatic, therefore it is contraindicated for skin with rosacea.
Ultrasonic – hardware technique, which is based on a delicate effect on the skin with ultrasonic waves of high frequency. Does not injure the skin.
Overview of cosmetics
Purification
From what has been written above, it is already clear that not a single cream is able to radically change the condition of oily skin. However, well-chosen care will help her look more matte, fresh and healthy.
Micellar water for normal and combination skin, L’Oréal Paris
Use a cotton pad to wipe your face until makeup products and impurities are completely removed, then rinse with water. Suitable for use in the morning and evening.
Boys Rosaliac, La Roche-Posay
Apply to the skin with massaging movements, then rinse with cool water. Use twice a day as a first or second wash.
Exfoliation
Scrub “Clean skin. Active, Garnier
Massage the charcoal and salicylic acid scrub onto cleansed skin, then rinse and follow with a moisturizer.
Serum for mature skin against imperfections Blemish & Age Defense, SkinCeuticals
Serum with salicylic, glycolic, dioic acids is applied to cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté 1-2 times a day. During the period of use of the product, actively protect your face from ultraviolet radiation.
Corrective agent Effaclar AI, La Roche-Posay
Cream with nacinamide, glycosil, piroctone olamine, LHA-acid is intended for local application to inflamed areas once or twice a day.
Toning and moisturizing
Perfecting Tonic Pureté Thermale, Vichy
Use a cotton pad to wipe your face with Vichy Thermal Water Toner after cleansing and before applying serum and/or cream.
Тоник Biosource Hydrating & Tonifying Toner, Biotherm
Apply Normal to Combination Skin Moisturizer & Toner once to twice daily to cleansed, damp skin.
Deep cleansing masks
Mask “Magic of Clay. Cleansing and Matting “, L’Oréal Paris
In the composition – eucalyptus extract, kaolin clay, gassul, montmorrilonite. Apply the mask to cleansed skin, as soon as it dries – rinse with water using a sponge or a damp towel.
Mineral peeling mask “Double Radiance”, Vichy
Contains Vichy thermal water, fruit acids, exfoliating particles of volcanic origin. Once the mask dries, rinse it off with water and apply a light moisturizer.