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Do you know what happens to oily skin if you don’t take care of its hydration? Now we will tell you (do not be afraid, everything is fixable) and give some tips on proper care. And at the same time we will explain why it is not necessary to clean the face “to a squeak” at all.
Features of oily skin
Oily skin is often referred to as problem skin by dermatologists, and it happens for a reason. Among the main characteristics of this type:
expanded pores;
uneven surface;
excessively active work of the sebaceous glands;
oily sheen;
with age – a tendency to sag in the chin and lower jaw;
predisposition to the formation of comedones and acne.
Oily skin especially needs hydration.
Why oily skin is prone to dehydration
To answer this question, let’s remember what mistakes girls with oily skin make when caring for it.
Error number 1
Due to the hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, the owners of oily skin suffer from a greasy sheen and a feeling of an oily film on the face. In this connection, they are trying to cleanse the skin “to a squeak”. And they do it wrong: too thorough cleansing violates the hydrolipidic mantle of the skin. There are at least two negative consequences.
The skin becomes defenseless against bacteria and aggressive environmental influences.
The epidermis stops retaining moisture.
In order to somehow compensate for the loss of moisture, the sebaceous glands begin to produce sebum with a double intensity.
Error number 2
Many people think something like this: my skin is oily and rather dense, there are no wrinkles on it, which means that it is already well hydrated, so you can safely refuse the day cream.
Ignoring the moisturizing stage, owners of oily skin provoke a thickening of the stratum corneum and a slowdown in the renewal of the epidermis, which, in turn, leads to clogging of pores and the formation of black spots and acne.
Moisturizing oily skin is no less important than cleansing and toning it.
Oily skin is prone to dehydration.
Dehydration prevention
Let’s go over the basic rules.
Don’t Overdo Exfoliation
Daily use of peels and scrubs leads to a pronounced thinning of the lipid layer, which becomes a serious stress for the skin. She can react with redness, acne, peeling, itching.
It is recommended to use products with exfoliating and abrasive particles no more than twice a week.
Wash your face twice a day
Regular washing with water in the case of oily skin is not enough. Use gels, foams and mousses that contain both exfoliating (salicylic and fruit acids) and healing (aloe vera and green tea extracts) components. It is important that the products are washable.
Add a toning step to your skin care routine
Apply a refreshing toner immediately after washing your face. It will perform several tasks at once:
removes the remnants of cleansing foam or mousse;
evens out the relief of the skin;
visually narrows the pores and prepares the face for applying the gel or fluid.
If you use the tonic regularly for a month, the skin condition will noticeably improve.
Use a cleanser
Owners of oily skin are advised to regularly carry out cleaning procedures in the salon and get a cleansing device at home. Suitable, for example, gadget Clarisonic Mia2. Match it with a deep pore cleansing attachment and use it every morning or every evening.
The bristles not only clean the mouths of the pores, but also massage the face, thereby improving blood flow and absorption of care products.
Stock up on products with a light texture
Optimal textures for oily skin – light non-greasy and non-sticky gel, cream-gel, fluid. The day cream should contain moisturizing (hyaluronic acid) and sebum-regulating (salicylic acid, minerals, clay) components.
Apply cleansing masks
Once or twice a week, cosmetologists suggest doing detox masks with clay or charcoal. They “draw out” toxins, prevent inflammation and also help reduce sebum production.
Composition of funds
We list the main components in the formulas for the care of oily skin.
Exfoliating and sebum-regulating: hydroxy acids, bentonite, sugarcane, allantoin, ginger root, witch hazel, hibiscus.
soothing: aloe vera, green tea, chamomile, blueberry, sage, ylang ylang oil, rose oil, geranium, panthenol, bisabolol.
Moisturizers: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, seaweed, soybean oil, urea.
Cosmetics Review
Means for cleansing
Infinite Freshness Cleansing Gel, L’Oréal Paris
Contains extracts of Gallic rose and lotus, and does not contain soap, so there is no feeling of tightness after washing.
Purifying tonic “Clear Skin”, Garnier
Fights blackheads and slightly mattifies the skin with salicylic acid and zinc.
Pore-shrinking cleansing lotion Normaderm, Vichy
Deeply cleanses problematic skin and exfoliates dead cells, visually reducing pores.
Creams and gels
Moisturizing gel Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel, Biotherm
Saturates the epidermis with moisture thanks to hyaluronic acid, as a result, the skin shines and becomes more elastic. Features a lightweight texture that won’t clog pores.
Moisturizing nerd-cream “Grape extract”, Garnier
Suitable for combination and normal skin, moisturizes and mattifies the surface of the epidermis for subsequent makeup application.
Moisturizing, mattifying, sebum-regulating emulsion Effaclar Mat, La Roche-Posay
Reduces sebum production, mattifies and helps shrink pores while moisturizing and soothing oily skin.
Masks
Mask “Magic of Clay. Cleansing and Matting “, L’Oréal Paris
Removes oily sheen and tightens pores, makes the skin noticeably more elastic and toned, contains three types of cleansing clay and eucalyptus.
Clear Skin Sheet Mask for Oily Skin Prone to Imperfections, Garnier
With regular use (2-3 times a week), this mask enriched with tea tree extract and salicylic acid visibly reduces imperfections and smoothes the skin.