Oily skin, what is it?

Calvary young skin, oily skin is especially prevalent in adolescents and young adults. Very thick, it has the advantage of aging better : wrinkles appear later. When you have oily skin, it tends to shine, especially at the T-zone, nose, forehead, chin, but also at the level of the cheeks.

The pores are dilated and very visible, all over the face. Oily skin is the result of excessive secretion of sebum, which causes the appearance of blackheads , pimples and even acne. The skin looks thick, with an irregular grain. It is less fragile than dry skin because the sebum secretion participates in the formation of the hydrolipidic film, which protects the skin and preserves it from drying out.

Nevertheless, if it is usually better hydrated and more supple, oily skin also requires good hydration! Unbalanced, oily skin is irritated easily, as soon as it is in contact with external aggressions such as pollution, sun, wind. Stress can also have an impact and accentuate the secretion of sebum. Result, the skin shines.

How to take care of my oily skin?

Oily skin needs to be rebalanced with care that will counter the excess of sebum. To clean your face or remove makeup, we favor specific care in gel or foam textures. You can also spend a cotton soaked in astringent lotion. Morning and evening, you hydrate your skin with a light day cream or anti-comedogenic fluid, non-greasy finish. To fight against the shiny aspect of the skin, we put on a mattifying moisturizer, which will absorb the sebum. In the evening, apply a repairing treatment for oily skin. To purify your skin and dislodge impurities, our best allies are purifying scrubs and scrub masks , to be repeated once or twice a week.

Of course, it protects its oily skin from the sun by applying a gel protection or a solar fluid. By following a very rigorous hygiene with a thorough cleaning morning and evening, we limit the appearance of comedones and other imperfections and maintains the balance of oily skin.