What’s the best skincare routine and products for oily skin?

Oily skin is skin that has excess natural oil or sebum. It is caused by the over-active sebaceous glands that produce the oil.

Oily skin is problematic not just because of it’s unattractive, shiny and sweaty appearance but also because it is prone to acne.

Excessive oil mixes with impurities and dead skin cells to form a plug that clogs the pores of the skin. This creates a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. They invade the skin and damage the balance of the natural healthy skin flora. As a result, the skin become inflamed and irritated. Sometimes, the inflammations grow into painful lesions that can cause skin damage.

Here’s what a skin care routine for oily skin should include:

  1. Oil control and regulation. Too much or too little, both are unhealthy. What it needs is a perfect balance.
  2. Ingredients with anti-bacterial properties to inhibit the attack of harmful bacteria
  3. Ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties to calm redness, swelling and itching
  4. Adequate oil-free and light moisturizing
  5. Nourishment with fatty acids and antioxidants
  6. Protection from external aggressions like UV radiation and pollution
  7. A healthy balance for the skin flora to thrive and function

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What makes skin oily?

Skin becomes oily when the sebaceous glands in the skin produce excessive sebum. Sebum is the natural oil produced by the human body to keep the skin moisturized. Moisture is essential for the normal functioning of the skin cells. So sebum isn’t all that bad, it is in fact essential. However, too much of it makes the skin oily and gives it a shiny and sweaty appearance.

If you have oily skin, it could be because of:

  1. Genetic factors : Some people have a natural tendency to have oily skin because it’s just in their genes. They have inherently overactive sebaceous glands.
  2. Climatic conditions: If you live in a hot, humid environment, chances are you’ll have more oily skin than if you lived in a cooler, drier place.
  3. Age: Teenage skin tends to be oilier than mature skin. As skin ages, the sebaceous glands become less active as the collagen in the skin reduces. This is actually one of the reasons why mature skin becomes dry and wrinkly.
  4. Enlarged pores: The larger the pores in the skin, the more is the sebum produced.
  5. Using skincare products that aren’t right for you: This is where you can make the most difference. You may not even be aware that you’re using products that don’t suit your skin type! Using low quality, synthetic and chemically-loaded products can also make the skin oily.
  6. Not moisturizing adequately: Ironically, when you skip the moisturizer because you think it makes your skin oily, your skin becomes more oily.

How to fix oily skin

Oily skin is not only annoying and unattractive, it can also be problematic. It is the main cause for acne that causes major skin damage. So if you want to fix your oily skin, here’s what you should include in your skin care for oily skin:

  1. Wash and cleanse your skin twice a day. Use a mild product preferably made of natural ingredients.
  2. Use a toner that contains a natural astringent that calms the skin and alleviates any inflammation
  3. Keep your skin moisturized with a light, oil-free moisturizer.
  4. Exfoliate your skin once every week to slough off dead skin cells that may clog the pores
  5. Use a charcoal, clay, honey or any other natural face mask suited for oily skin once every week. This will help regulate and control oil production and enrich the skin.

More tips to keep oily skin in check

Here are some tips that can help your skin care routine for oily skin:

  1. Keep blotting papers handy to wipe off excess oil during the day
  2. Use botanical oils such as jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, rosehip oil, sweet almond oil, etc. to moisturize and nourish the skin.
  3. Always use skin care and makeup products that are non-comedogenic, i.e. products that don’t clog the pores.
  4. Use a konjac sponge as a mild exfoliator to de-clog the pores
  5. Focus on your diet – avoid oily, spicy food and dairy. Eat more super-foods or a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole foods.
  6. Protect your skin from sun exposure as UV radiation can trigger and irritate the skin, causing excess oil production. Use sunscreen or sunblock when you step outside in the sun as a must in your skin care routine for oily skin. Choose products that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for better sun protection

Step 1 : Cleanse

Step 2 : Tone

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Step 3 : Nourish

Step 4 : Protect