In this article, you will learn how to cope with the problem of an oily type of face, how to choose the right products to care for such skin, and how to make a cleansing mask at home. It is known that in women with oily skin, wrinkles on the face appear much later than in owners of other types, but this does not mean that in this case, daily care of the skin with increased oiliness can be excluded.
Cosmetic products for oily skin
The big mistake of many owners of an oily face is that they rarely use moisturizers, referring to the presence of oily sheen on the skin. But professional cosmetologists argue that the flexibility and softness of the skin is largely influenced by the content of water in it, and not fats. A well-chosen moisturizer, for example, is not visible on the face as it absorbs quickly.
Moisturizers are especially needed for people who use potent drugs that are aimed at reducing the oiliness of the skin or fighting acne, which remove natural oils from the stratum corneum, leading to even more greasiness. Moisturizing products not only significantly reduce the side effects of drugs, but also keep the skin in good condition.
In order not to be mistaken in your choice, be sure to look for the indication "for oily skin" on the product packaging. In stores you can find various creams, masks, tonics, oils, scrubs and other products designed for a face with increased oiliness. Each product is made to combat one problem or another.
How to choose a mask for an oily face
Many women forget to include masks in the list of skin care products, but in vain, because such products can cleanse pores, narrow them, moisturize the skin, eliminate blackheads and cope with other skin problems.
If you decide to purchase a mask, you should not choose the one that your friend uses, because this tool, however, like any other skin care product, must be selected individually. Owners of an oily face should pay attention to a mask that tightens pores. Film masks, clay and mud masks have proven themselves well.
After use, many masks are washed off the skin with water or a damp sponge, as for film masks, they must be removed from the bottom up, slowly and very carefully. Such cosmetic products freeze on the face, sucking in excess sebum, cosmetic residues and dirt, due to the content of astringents and herbal extracts.
For owners of oily skin prone to rashes, a therapeutic mask may be suitable, which contains anti-inflammatory and cleansing components. After 18 you can use cleansing masks, 20-25 - moisturizing and nourishing, 30 - anti-aging.
The following popular products for oily skin are on sale:
- Garnier Gel + Scrub + Mask 3 in 1 "Clean Skin" - remedy for acne, blackheads and oily sheen in one bottle. Volume - 150 ml, price - 280 rubles.
- Himalaya Herbals Purifying Mask - a cleanser that controls the work of the sebaceous glands. Volume - 75 ml, cost - 220 rubles.
- Korres Pomegranate Purifying Mask - the product is rich in kaolin, cleanses and tightens pores, leaving the face clean. Volume - 16 ml, price - 569 rubles.
How to choose a cream for oily skin
To find a good cream for your skin type, you do not always need to trust advertising. First, consider the price of the product. A very cheap product with promising claims like "restores the stratum corneum", "effectively tightens the skin" or "significantly tightens the pores" should raise the consumer's feelings of doubt about the quality. But the prices of very expensive creams can be formed not so much on the basis of the constituent product as on the popularity of the brand. In any case, take a look at the composition of the product. Oily skin creams should contain the following ingredients:
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Emollients - moisturizers that penetrate the stratum corneum, but do not have the strength to get into the deep layers. Emollients give the skin softness, flexibility, silkiness, without exerting physiological effects. They can act as natural fats, silicones, waxes, fatty alcohols, lanolin. To see these substances in the compositions of creams, it is enough to find there such components as dimethicone, stearic alcohol, mineral oil, caesarin, shea butter, cocoa butter, palmitate, petroleum jelly, etc. In addition to the fact that emollients do not allow moisture from the skin to evaporate, forming a thin protective layer on the horny surface, they also give cosmetic products a light consistency that is evenly and easily distributed over the skin. Silicone emollients have proven themselves well.
Keep in mind that in cheap cosmetics, emollients are in the form of fatty acids that clog pores. Comedogenicity can be caused by isosteric alcohol, coconut oil, cocoa butter, resulting in small rashes or even acne on the skin.
- Antioxidants - substances that slow down aging and neutralize free radicals. These include: vitamin E, C, amino acid complexes, beta-glucan, coenzyme Q10, tannins, etc.
- Moisturizing or hygroscopic components - are aimed at retaining moisture in the skin. Such components are presented in the form of propylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, ethylene glycol, polysaccharide, collagen, elastin, etc.
- Emulsifiers and preservatives - no cream can do without them. The emulsifier binds the water phase of the product with the fatty one, creating a homogeneous consistency, and with the help of a preservative, manufacturers increase the shelf life of their product.
- Soothing Supplements - are necessary to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the environment. These include chamomile extract, allantoin, burdock root, aloe vera gel, green tea extract, chamomile, willow bark, etc.
- Ingredients to shrink and cleanse pores - are aimed at optimizing the work of the sebaceous glands, these include benzoyl peroxide, caffeine, salicylic and glycolic acids, essential oils, plant extracts from citrus fruits, chamomile, seaweed, ginger, rosemary, calendula, zinc oxide, glucosamine, etc.
Women with oily skin should carefully look at the consistency of the purchased product. To prevent the appearance of shine on the skin, as well as clogging of pores, it is recommended to use products with a light consistency. Use a cream with a fluid or emulsion consistency that has a mattifying effect every day. A thick-textured product can be used as a night cream. You can leave your choice on such creams for oily skin as:
- Doctor Nature Intensive Recovery - Night cream based on Dead Sea minerals, tightens pores, normalizes the moisture balance in the skin, reduces inflammation, soothes the skin. Volume - 50 ml, price - 896 rubles.
- Nivea Visage Matte Perfection - a mattifying day cream that regulates the sebaceous glands and removes oily sheen. Volume - 50 ml, price - 214 rubles.
- Garnier "Vivifying Moisturizing" - cream sorbet for oily and combined types, mattifies and moisturizes the skin, giving it a feeling of freshness. Volume - 50 ml, cost - 199 rubles.
How to choose oil for oily skin
Base and essential oils are widely used in the production of certain body and face care products, as they have miraculous properties.
If you see an essential oil in a pharmacy or in any store of cosmetic products, in no case do not use it in its pure form! This is only allowed in some cases, when the oil is smeared with pinpoint to cure acne or herpes, for example. Essential oils are often added to base oils, creams, masks, and other beauty products.
You should not be skeptical about oils, since, if we are not talking about a fake idea, they are in many ways superior to even the most elite products, since they do not contain dyes, preservatives and harmful components, while they have medicinal properties.
Pour a little oil into the palm of your hand and rub, then massage into your face. The applied product will dissolve the grease that is in the pores and hardened from dirt. This procedure should be done after showering, the steam will open up the pores and allow it to get rid of the fat. Applying the oil to the skin moistened with water or hydrolat will soften the surface of the stratum corneum, and the skin itself will not actively secrete sebum to compensate for dryness.
You should not carry out such a procedure very often, it can provoke dry skin. Take breaks to let your oily skin get used to clean pores and return to normal.
The most effective essential oils for oily face are bergamot, lavender, sage, lemon, cypress, cedar. In the fight against acne, you can use essential oils of chamomile, rosewood, lavender, sandalwood, tea tree.
Of the base oils, it is worth mentioning grape seed oil, jojoba, tamanu, black cumin, apricot, almond and peach seed, poppy seeds, and hazelnut.
How to choose a toner for oily skin
The main problem with oily skin is the appearance of an oily sheen. Also, acne and blackheads may appear on this type of skin. To cope with such defects will help not only masks, creams and oils, but also tonics with drying and cleansing properties.
When choosing an alcohol tonic, please note that the amount of alcohol in it should not exceed 30%. A good tonic for increased greasiness contains extracts of green tea, lemon, sage, as well as various acids, including salicylic and citric.
The stores offer the following products for oily skin:
- New Line Tonic - an agent that normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands. The product tightens pores and soothes inflammation. Volume - 330 ml, price - 578 rubles.
- LUMENE Clear It Up! - a product that controls the appearance of oily sheen, containing vitamin B3 and arctic plantain extract. Volume - 200 ml, cost - 318 rubles.
- Mineraline Rejuvenating Facial Toner - complex of minerals of the Dead Room, aimed at normalizing the work of the sebaceous glands and reducing rashes. Volume - 250 ml, price - 915 rubles.
Do oily skin need a scrub
For oily skin, regular cleansing of dead cells, residues from makeup, sweat with grease, dust and dirt is simply necessary. Combination skin and problem skin needs cleansing. Ignoring this procedure can result in adverse effects in the form of blackheads and acne. The most effective remedies for this are scrubs, which can be made at home or bought at the store.
The scrub is applied with light massaging movements with your fingertips for two minutes. Be sure to work around the delicate area around the eyes and mouth. Rinse off the product with water at room temperature and apply a nourishing cream.
The following scrubs for oily skin can be purchased in stores:
- Vichy Cleansing Gel Scrub "Normaderm" - cleans pores, exfoliates dead cells and removes the oily sheen of the skin. Volume - 125 ml, cost - 810 rubles.
- Himalaya Herbals Purifying scrub with neem - removes blackheads, leaving the face clearer and fresher. Suitable for daily use. Volume - 150 ml, price - 282 rubles.
- Natura Siberica "Exfoliating Facial Scrub" is a creamy product, 95% of which are organic components. Crushed apricot kernels gently exfoliate dead cells. Volume - 150 ml, price - 239 rubles.
Is it possible to cure oily facial skin
There is no one-size-fits-all remedy that will permanently deal with the problem of oily sheen, but if you follow simple tips for facial care, the appearance of excess sebum can be controlled.
There are many reasons for the increase in the work of the sebaceous glands, but among the most common are heredity, unhealthy diet, frequent peeling, improper care, excess testosterone, health problems and the frequent use of alcohol-containing products.
To cleanse the pores and reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, cosmetologists offer various professional services: superficial chemical peeling, ultrasonic face cleansing, middle peeling, mesotherapy, biorevitalization, and biocybernetic therapy. It should be noted that you can cope with increased face grease or with the appearance of acne and blackheads at home.
Correct care
Before you start caring for your skin, you need to clearly define what type it belongs to. It happens that the skin seems to shine, but at the same time flakes, or oily and at the same time tightened. In any case, it is better to seek help from a good beautician.
The main signs of a problem such as oily skin type:
- Thickening of the skin.
- Makeup does not adhere well.
- Grayish complexion.
- Frequent occurrence of acne and acne.
- Enlarged pores.
- The appearance of an oily sheen.
To remedy the situation, adhere to the following skin care guidelines:
- Start each morning with a glass of drinking water. Water should accompany you very often.
- Remember to cleanse your face twice a day - in the morning and before bed.
- Try to give up tonics containing alcohol at least for a while. The fact is that such products injure the stratum corneum, drying out the skin, thereby provoking it to secrete more sebum. Better pay attention to slightly acidic tonics with AHA acids and hyaluronic acid.
- After each use of the scrub, and this procedure must be done at least once a week, apply nourishing creams.
- Serums with vitamin C have proven to be good and should be used at night before applying the cream. Let the product dry for 3-5 minutes and do not rinse.
- Do not get carried away with washing with hot water, so as not to dry out the skin around the eyes and neck. Use cool water to rinse off foam or other product.
- Apply peels, scrubs, and masks in the evening. The fact is that such products often contain components that make the skin for some time very vulnerable, sensitive to environmental influences.
- Limit sugary, fatty, spicy, and smoked foods. Include more fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet.
- When choosing a foundation, keep your eye on quality products that allow your pores to breathe. If there is redness on the face, they can be masked with a special green shade corrector.
- Try to touch your skin less often.
Homemade recipes for treating oily sheen
It is not very difficult to prepare cosmetics for an oily type of face, and if emulsifiers, preservatives, assets and other components that cannot be bought in a regular store are needed to make a cream, then ordinary ingredients will be enough to prepare masks.
- Clay mask. Take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of black clay, which can be purchased at the pharmacy, and fill it with warm water so that you get the consistency of gruel. Apply the resulting product to your face for 20 minutes.
- Yeast mask. Mash 10 g of yeast in hydrogen peroxide solution (3%). Apply the resulting mixture on your face in an even layer for 20 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Clay and milk mask. Dilute white clay with milk to obtain a homogeneous mixture of thick sour cream consistency. Apply to face and wash off after 10 minutes with cool water.
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