What is oily skin?

The oily skin is manifested by a skin that shines, pimples that appear, black dots that arise, dilated pores and irregular reliefs.
The zone T which corresponds to the forehead, nose and chin is generally the most affected : the skin there is brighter than on the rest of the face.
Result: the complexion is dull and blurred.

Seborrhea, in other words excess sebum in the skin , is the main cause of oily skin.

Normal sebum is secreted just enough to make the skin soft, lubricated, supple, protected against moisture and dryness by retaining the water it needs.

While in men the oily skin can disappear around 18/20 years, women, they, are allowed up to about 25 years because of the makeup.

A skin can become oily in the presence of pollution, heat, humidity but also UV rays or hormonal imbalance.

Despite its thick and robust skin appearance , oily skin requires a lot of hygiene, care and vigilance as to the products we apply to it.
In order to avoid superinfection it is preferable to avoid contact with unwashed hands or with hair exposed to dust or pollution.

But good news for those with oily skin: as the skin is thick, it is also less prone to cold and deep wrinkles ... So positive!

Oily skin more or less thick

The thickness of the skin varies from single to double during a lifetime.
Inevitably, as the skin ages , the dermis refines and loses up to 40% of its thickness .
Becoming thinner , the skin is then more fragile.

Please note :
The surface area of ​​the skin of an adult is 2 m². It is the largest organ of the human body but also the heaviest: 3.5 kg on average.
The fine skins allow the light to pass and give a radiant complexion. But, the other side of the coin, they are very fragile. As early as 25-30 years, small fine lines appear around the eyes. Zone of great vulnerability, this part of the face deserves a sustained attention: the skin is four times less thick than elsewhere.
Thick skins are less vulnerable to wrinkles.
Often more dull than fine skins, they often make the complexion a little duller.

How to treat oily skin?

To treat oily skin, a single watchword: maintenance.

Initially, the epidermis must be cleansed to remove impurities and ensure that the skin "breathes".

So, morning and evening take care to clean your skin with a purifying and soft product .
Then choose a cleansing gel, micellar water or "special oily skin" wipes that moisturize the epidermis while ensuring a sebo-regulating function.

Do not zap a complete cleansing of your skin twice a day, it is the ba-ba of oily skin!

In the morning, begin by clearing your skin of the sebum residues of the night with the aid of a micellar water and wake it up with a tonic lotion to tighten the pores of the skin.
In the evening, the idea is to rid your skin of impurities accumulated during the day.
It is therefore necessary to clean it thoroughly by applying a foaming cleansing gel for oily skin.

Take note that your daily care must always be supplemented by a cream "special for fatty" because it is nevertheless important to well moisturize your skin.
However, it is necessary to choose a specific treatment such as an antiseborrheic fluid cream , which regulates the production of sebum and will soften your epidermis and protect it from external aggressions.

Add extra care to your oily skin by performing a scrub followed by a purifying mask once or twice a week.
On your shopping-list, prefer the soft scrubs and balls with the cleansing virtues .

Once gummed, your skin will be all the more apt to receive the benefits of a purifying mask.
The must is to opt for a cleansing mask and matifant.
Your skin will be rid of all impurities and your pores will be tightened: the ideal cocktail to refine your skin!

And to display a beautiful skin one will never tell you enough, it is necessary to take care of your hygiene of life!
For this, opt for a restful sleep, a diet high in fiber and vitamins, limit stress as well as cigarettes!
And of course, drink 2 liters of water to remove toxins.

Finally, know, ladies, that you can now take a contraceptive pill that has (not negligible) power to act on acne.

Small special tip for oily skin: think of c hanger the pillowcase of your pillow because it is there that incrust the residues of sebum!

How to make oily skin?

Gone are the a priori on the makeup of oily skin!
As for all skins, it is obviously allowed. However, it must be adapted to this type of skin that requires a lot of care.

The watchword for make-up for oily skin is matifier.

First, after thoroughly cleansing your oily skin, apply a tinted matifying cream.
It is a good compromise between the foundation and the matifying cream.

If you are not very keen on 2-in-1, you can always opt for a matifying foundation in non-comedogenic and non-acnegene ranges often available in pharmacies.
If your imperfections are too noticeable choose a foundation covering and smoothing.
Natural effect guaranteed!

But oil-based products must be avoided at all costs.
To do this, refer to beauty products containing the word "oil free" (non-greasy and non-comedogenic).

Mattifying serums are also welcome amongst "your essential specialty beauty oily skins", they have the advantage of avoiding you having the skin shining!

Once your foundation is applied, be careful as this is where the pimples can form.
So to avoid the make-up effect "too much", opt for a good quality free powder such as mineral powders. They will give you a light look!
And to correct your small buttons and your redness, privilege a dyed stick corrector bought in pharmacy.
There is also a green coloring stick which, once placed on the skin, will adapt to your skin tone.

Finally, ladies, please note that the makeup of oily skin demand a lot of hygiene.
It is therefore necessary to regularly change foundation and to take care of its utensils : when using a compact foundation or a powder, think to clean the sponge or the brush to avoid the multiplication of the bacteria.

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This summer, your number 1 public enemy is the sun!
Although in appearance it seems to be the solution for oily skin as it dries the skin, this is only temporary!
So always protect your face with a cream or a solar gel suitable for oily skin.
The market for sunscreen is increasingly among our pharmacy shelves.