When you have oily skin, your beauty routine can become obsessive! And that's exactly the problem. To avoid falling for common misconceptions, you need to pamper your skin! How? We'll tell you everything. 

What do you need to know about oily skin? 

Oily skin has a bad reputation, but it is a skin type characterized by excessive sebum production. Far from being dirty, as some might fear, this excess sebum can be caused by various factors such as hormones, a high-fat diet, stress, the use of unsuitable skincare products, or even genetics... 

The main characteristics of oily skin

Oily skin has a shiny appearance, a greasy and thick texture, an uneven skin texture with enlarged pores, imperfections (such as pimples or blackheads), and a tendency toward acne. The most affected areas are the forehead, nose, and chin, the famous T-zone.

As is so often said, it is important to take care of oily skin with the right products! This will help prevent clogged pores and the worsening of existing skin problems. Mostly natural products, as well as gentle cleansers, toners, lightweight moisturizers, and gentle exfoliants, can help regulate sebum production and reduce imperfections. Furthermore, a healthy and balanced diet, exercise, and stress reduction (meditation, yoga, Zen practices) can also help improve the condition of oily skin.

The right routine to adopt for oily skin

Every skin type requires a suitable daily beauty routine. Whether it is combination, dry, oily, or normal skin, all require special and different care. 

Makeup removal for oily skin

To remove makeup from oily skin, you need to rely entirely on a suitable routine to avoid clogged pores and irritation of the sebaceous glands from using the wrong cosmetics. Here are the products to prioritize when you have oily skin:

A purifying cleansing milk: with its dual effectiveness, purifying cleansing milk is formulated to remove impurities and excess sebum without drying out the skin. It is often made with natural ingredients such as clay or activated charcoal.

A cleansing oil: contrary to popular misconceptions (which have it rough), oily skin does not hate oils! Quite the contrary, cleansing oils are particularly suitable for oily and combination skin. They are ideal for removing traces of waterproof makeup and deep-seated impurities, while regulating sebum production. They are also very nourishing for the skin and thus help prevent imperfections. 

Absolutely avoid: micellar water and pre-moistened makeup remover wipes. These two products are rather harsh on the skin. Oily skin is particularly sensitive, and micellar water and these types of wipes tend to dry out the skin, thus further increasing sebum production! 

Cleansing oily skin 

Cleansing comes after makeup removal. It is a crucial step (for all skin types) that should never be neglected, as it will remove the last traces of makeup remover as well as deeply embedded impurities by thoroughly cleansing the skin. Do it gently, preferably with your fingers in circular motions on the face. A relaxing moment that should become a pleasant ritual.

A foaming cleanser: this type of facial cleanser is gentle and neither dries out nor irritates the skin! In fact, this is the form in which most cleansers for oily skin are found. 

Cleansing gel: this is another effective form of cleanser for oily skin. In fact, gel cleansers are often the ones recommended by dermatologists.

Be sure to always prioritize a product that suits you perfectly; to do this, it is best to test several and then stick to the one that is the best match.

Gentle exfoliation: this is the final step of cleansing, and it should be done at least once a week. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells from the surface, dislodges the last stubborn impurities, and boosts the skin's cell renewal. When you have oily skin and are therefore prone to imperfections such as acne and small pimples, you should favor a chemical exfoliant such as a gentle salicylic acid peel, ideal for enlarged pores.

Oily skin care 

Oily skin requires care, even more so than normal and combination skin. Just like dry skin, oily skin suffers from excess oil, so it is important to create a good balance to allow the skin barrier to remain balanced.

A natural mask

Once a week, use a mask with natural active ingredients. Green clay, activated charcoal, turmeric... Leave your mask on for about twenty minutes, making sure it stays damp. Green clay is excellent for controlling excess sebum and purifying the skin! As for activated charcoal, thanks to its absorbent power, it effectively removes toxins, tightens enlarged pores, and prevents blackheads. Turmeric restores radiance and deeply purifies the skin!

A gentle skincare routine 

For your skincare, prioritize gentle products. Use a nettle, rosemary, or peppermint hydrosol as a toner morning and evening before your skincare routine to purify, soothe the skin, and tighten pores. Jojoba vegetable oil can replace your night cream. It is ideal for hydrating and nourishing the skin without excess, non-comedogenic, and particularly suitable for oily skin! During the day, you can fully trust pure Aloe Vera gel or any product in a container to hydrate your skin while also purifying it and regulating the action of the sebaceous glands.

Do not neglect facial massage. Using beauty tools such as rollers, mushrooms, or Ice Globes, stimulate the facial muscles, blood vessels, skin, and drainage points to eliminate toxins. Finally, whether in summer or winter, never skip sun protection. A broad-spectrum SPF 30 minimum sunscreen helps protect the skin barrier from the harmful effects of the sun's rays, thus preventing the overproduction of imperfections such as dark spots, blackheads, and pimples! (We explain how to prepare your skin for the sun).

Makeup for oily skin 

Be careful: when you have skin with imperfections, you want to conceal them, and you tend to suffocate your skin under layers of unsuitable makeup. STOP! Let your skin breathe, avoid layering compact foundation, and say no to a cakey effect. Prioritize fluid and skincare textures (such as a CC serum, BB Cream, or skincare foundation) to blur traces rather than roughly concealing them. Add controlled shine with a brightening powder, a little color with a blush stick, and if necessary, powder the T-zone to mask the greasy appearance caused by sebum.

Focus on enhancing your eyes to draw attention away from imperfections. Lengthen your lashes with an XXL effect mascara (double its effectiveness with a lash serum), opt for a beautiful brown/copper smoky effect during the day and black/silver in the evening, and conceal dark circles with a corrector (after sufficiently hydrating the area with a suitable eye contour serum). Add a touch of gloss to the lips to finish the look, and voilà, a perfect makeup look...

The ultimate beauty tip? Just like you do with your body, love your skin and let it know. Treat it gently with tender gestures, opt for a healthy diet suited to your needs, and massage it from time to time. Whether it is dry, oily, tight, or acne-prone... be proud of it, and of yourself, quite simply. It is by far the best beauty advice to give and follow!