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Glowing skin and treacherous black dots on the nose, forehead and chin – not only teenagers, but also many adults see such a picture in the mirror. How to deal with imperfections? Experts believe that for starters it is worth reconsidering the usual skin care.
Characteristics of oily skin
An increase in sebum secretion is associated with violation of its outflow and blockage of the ducts of the sebaceous glands. As a result, pimples form.
You can determine the type of skin using a simple test: put a paper napkin on your forehead. If there is a greasy mark on the paper, the skin is prone to oiliness. If the napkin is clean, most likely the skin is normal or dry.
Oily skin type can be determined even visually © Healthy-Food
Among the causes of skin imperfections:
genetic predisposition;
hormonal factor;
improper care;
environmental impact;
improper diet;
stress and chronic sleep deprivation.
Oily skin products contain absorbent, moisturizing, sebum-regulating components
Ingredients for oily skin
If you are looking for “smart” products for oily skin, make it a rule to carefully read the label and make a choice in favor of those products that contain the following components:
matting — instantly absorb fat and give matte up to 6 hours;
sebum-regulating – reduce the production of fat day after day and make the skin less oily with regular use;
moisturizing – activate the renewal of the epidermis: prevent hyperkeratosis (thickening of the stratum corneum) and blockage of pores, improve complexion;
anti-inflammatory – serve to prevent rashes;
UV filters – Provide prevention of exacerbations in the summer.
“The “non-comedogenic” label on products for oily skin is not just important, but necessary,” warns Elena Eliseeva. – Avoid cosmetics with mineral oils, they clog pores. Also, oily skin does not need light vegetable oils – their own sebaceous glands already work with a vengeance.
Remove cosmetic milk, cream and face wash from the bathroom shelf – these products are not friendly with oily skin.
To moisturize oily skin, choose products with a light texture.
Types of products for oily skin
“The arsenal of products for oily skin includes washing gels, scrubs, peels and masks, caring serums, moisturizers and foundations. This division is due to the physiology of the skin, which needs to be cleansed of excess sebum and at the same time supplied with nutrients, ”says Elena Eliseeva.
Moisturizers
The main rule is that these products should have a light texture – they usually have more water than oil. “Care products adapted for skin with excessive sebum production should include three types of components: mattifying, moisturizing, keratolytic,” says Elena Eliseeva. “Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe extract or thermal water are usually added to the formula to maintain water balance.”
Moisturizing and mattifying cream for combination and oily skin with green tea extract “Botanic Cream” Skin Naturals, Garnier.
Intensive moisturizing and regenerating gel Hydrating B5 with vitamin B5, SkinCeuticals.
Corrective emulsion Effaclar K (+), La Roche-Posay.
Matting
The task of matting agents is to absorb excess moisture and fat, to help narrow the pores. “Look for micropowder, silicon, perlite or kaolin in them,” Elena Eliseeva explains.
Cream-sorbet for the face matting “Revitalizing Moisturizing” with green tea extract Skin Naturals, Garnier.
Light cream-gel with a mattifying effecttightens pores and evens out the surface of the skin, Pure Focus, Lancôme.
Serozinc Oil Control Spray with zinc against oily sheen and enlarged pores, La Roche-Posay.
Cleansing
Cleansers should be very mild, without soap, but containing acids or antiseptic agents. “To prevent blockage of pores and cleanse them, you can use masks with kaolin clay for oily skin 1-3 times a week,” adds Marina Kamanina, an expert dermatologist at Garnier.
Shower gel, cleansing pores, Simply Clean, SkinCeuticals.
Cleansing tonic “Clean skin” against blackheads and oily sheen with salicylic acid, Garnier.
Mineral deep cleansing mask with clay, smoothing skin texture, Vichy.
Tonic
“The task of tonic lotions for oily skin is to help narrow the pores,” says Elena Eliseeva. – For this, astringents are added to the composition (hamamelis or oak bark extract, low alcohol up to 15%), and in some – matting powder. These products are only suitable for those whose skin is not prone to acne: intensive rubbing of synthetic matting granules into the pores can clog the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands.
Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic, Amazonian White Clay, Kiehl’s.
Lotion for narrowing the pores with lipohydroxy acids Effaclar, La Roche-Posay.
Products for men’s skin prone to oiliness
Men’s skin is different from women’s. It is thicker and more oily due to active fat formation. Most men are familiar with the problem of acne and suffer from it no less than women. Contrary to popular belief, when choosing care products, there is no gender separation for women’s and men’s skin.
Men’s skin is most often oily. © Healthy-Food
Purification
Oily skin care involves the mandatory steps: cleansing – toning – moisturizing. At the same time, it is recommended to use the scrub from one to three times a week, if you do this more often, sebum secretion will increase.
For daily cleansing, first use a gel or foam for washing oily skin, then a tonic or lotion. Lastly, apply moisturizer.
Night care
Oily skin is thick and prone to breakouts, but like any other skin, it needs moisture. Apply matting creams during the day, and apply moisturizers at night, preferably with a sebum-regulating effect. Such products will narrow the pores, reduce the number and depth of inflammation, and make the face smoother.