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Summer season for oily skin is a special test. When the face shines because of the heat, you really don’t want to load it with an extra layer of cream, but in addition to moisturizing and matting, you also need sun protection. How to be? We will advise with the help of experts, as well as present new products and technologies of the pharmacy brand La Roche-Posay.
What is sun protection for oily skin
All skin types need sun protection – dry, oily, normal, combination. By the way, if you have not yet decided what type your skin belongs to, take our test.
If you have oily skin, we want to warn you right away: do not pay attention to the popular myth about the benefits of the sun in the fight against acne. The skin, prone to imperfections, constantly fights against inflammation, its immunity is weakened, and the damaging effect of ultraviolet radiation only exacerbates the situation. The sun really “dries out” the skin (along with acne), but this is accompanied by dehydration and a decrease in protective functions. As a result, the rashes return with a vengeance after a while.
Sun protection is essential for everyone, regardless of skin type! The main thing is to find the right remedy.
What problems does ultraviolet light cause for oily skin?
Damage from UVA and UVB rays, common to all skin types, associated with the risk of developing hyperpigmentation, neoplasms.
Dehydration, which in the case of oily skin leads to an increase in greasiness.
Increased sebum production (associated with heat or dehydration), which can lead to the formation of blackheads or comedones with careless care.
Oily sheen as a result of excessive activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands.
How to choose sunscreen for oily skin
Sunscreen for oily skin is a special case, as it must meet several requirements at once.
High SPF and broad spectrum protection. Protection against skin-damaging rays type A is indicated by the letters UVA placed inside a circle, or by the abbreviations PPD, PA.
Light texture, water based. “Oily skin takes lotions, fluids, loose creams well. It is important that the foundation does not contain mineral and natural oils,” says La Roche-Posay medical expert Alexander Prokofiev.
Functions of matting the skin, eliminating oily sheen. It is good if the manufacturer included matting agents in the product: perlite, micropowder, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon.
Multifunctionality. The tool should reduce oily sheen and have moisturizing properties.
Great news for owners of oily skin came literally from space. More precisely, from the NASA agency, where the Airlicium technology was born. Natalia Medvedeva, La Roche-Posay brand expert, explains what it is: “Erlicium is a new generation absorbent, an airgel derivative. It is an extremely lightweight material, consisting of 99% air and 1% silicon. Airlicium technology effectively absorbs sebum.”
To keep the skin matte, it is not necessary to use matting wipes.
But matting is not the only beneficial result of the new technology. Here is a complete list of the advantages of an innovative substance:
absorbs sebum from the surface of the skin, leaving it matte and clean;
has a “lotus effect”, that is, water-repellent properties;
prevents the formation of black dots, because it does not clog pores;
thanks to the content of silicon, it controls the areas in which oily sheen appears.
“Lotus effect” means that the surface of the skin remains dry.
Sunscreen Overview
Mattifying Sun Gel for Oily Skin with Airlicium Anthelios XL Technology, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay – Super reliable sun protection that meets strict European standards is provided by the Mexoplex chemical filter complex in combination with senna extract. The photostable and waterproof formula protects against oily sheen throughout the day, does not clog pores and visibly reduces them. Easy to apply, instantly absorbed and not felt at all on the skin. Doesn’t leave any marks.
Anthelios XL Sunscreen Mattifying Facial Spray for Oily Skin, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay despite being even lighter in texture than cream-gel, it provides a high degree of broad spectrum UV protection. It keeps the skin matte throughout the day, contributes to a noticeable narrowing of the pores and even has an antioxidant effect. A huge plus of the spray is the hygienic application. The tool can be sprayed directly on the face and even over makeup.
Selection and application rules
If you have problematic skin, take the time to choose the right product. Statistical studies have shown that many people neglect sun protection with all the unfortunate consequences that follow from this, only because the product they have purchased feels uncomfortable on the skin, does not fit well, leaves marks, etc. But the cosmetic industry has come a long way, and modern formulas avoid such problems.
The spray form is especially good for oily skin – when applying, the face does not need to be touched with hands, increasing the risk of a possible infection.
A few rules for using sunscreen:
apply first to cleansed skin, then renew protection by spraying over makeup;
when spraying, close your eyes, purse your lips and hold your breath so as not to inhale the microdroplets of the spray;
hold the spray bottle at a distance of about 15 cm from the face;
Apply sunscreen so that it completely covers areas of the skin exposed to the sun;
after spraying, gently pat eyes and lips with a tissue – areas in which sebum is not produced.