Care for oily facial skin: professional and at home

Oily skin care is divided into home and professional. Let's focus on what a person can do on their own as part of daily manipulations: cleanse, moisturize, nourish. There are several axioms that must be followed. Wash your face in the morning and evening using foams, mousses, gels intended for this purpose, and rinse them off only with cool water. Do not cleanse your face with rough washcloths and sponges, it is better to use cotton pads. In no case should you leave decorative cosmetics on overnight. Once or twice a week, resort to a more thorough face cleaning with a scrub or a special film mask, along with which keratinized skin particles and excess fat are removed. Other adsorbent and pore-tightening masks are also used. After washing and thoroughly soaking with a towel, a toner for oily skin is applied. The cleansing procedure opens the pores of the face, the toner closes them. Then, depending on the time of day, a day or night cream is applied. Cosmetics for daytime makeup should be selected for oily skin. It excludes the use of creamy products, because they will flow after some time.

Masks for oily skin

Masks have different properties for different skin types. For oily skin, they are tasked with improving its tone and reducing subcutaneous fat production. For this purpose, drying and nourishing components, various berries and fruits, tea tree oil, natural mud, and honey are used. Such masks are cheaper than store-bought ones, and are prepared for one use.

Rejuvenating mask

Although oily skin is less prone to wrinkles, it still tends to lose firmness and elasticity with age. To prepare a mask for wrinkles, you can use the following recipes:

• Mash 1 banana, mix with a teaspoon of honey and an egg yolk, stir thoroughly. Apply to cleansed and steamed skin. Rinse with room temperature water after 20 minutes;
• combine a tablespoon of yogurt with the same amount of crushed fresh yeast, add a teaspoon of soda, keep on your face for 15 minutes;
• dilute white clay with water to a thick consistency, pour in a little liquid honey, the mixture is ready for use.

Whitening mask

To whiten freckles and age spots, use the following masks:

• a pinch of yeast is combined with milk, a teaspoon of lemon juice. After removal, put a cold compress on the face for a few minutes;
• beat the egg white, add a small spoon of aloe and lemon juice, spread in an even layer over the face;
• chop the parsley, add a spoonful of starch, a small amount of kefir, lemon juice until you get a thick gruel.

Sour cream masks

Sour cream is often used in masks due to its nutritional composition: many vitamins (A, C, E), amino acids, microelements. It prevents aging processes, has a whitening property, improves cellular metabolism. Naturally, we are talking about a home product, not a powder one. For oily skin, not the oiliest one is suitable. The composition of these masks is very simple, and the duration of the procedure does not exceed a quarter of an hour:

• a large spoon of sour cream and a small spoon of honey;
• one egg white plus sour cream and a teaspoon of lemon juice.

Mask with lemon

Lemon is an irreplaceable fruit for oily skin. It saturates the cosmetic mask with vitamin C, K, A, folic acid, potassium, which provides it with a rejuvenating, whitening and cleansing effect. It has its own contraindications: open wounds, allergy to citrus fruits. Lemon juice has already been used in the previous recipes. Adding it to any of the recipes you come across can only improve the effect.

Winter masks

The task of a winter mask for oily skin is to protect it from low temperatures, cold wind, snow - everything that has a detrimental effect on it, causing the skin to dry out, become inflamed and rough. Ingredients such as olive, pumpkin, and linseed oil can do this. A few drops of them in any mask for oily skin form a protective film on the face, softening the effects of temperature changes. The following options are possible:

• egg yolk, a teaspoon of olive oil and chamomile extract;
• softened white clay, lemon juice, liquid honey, a few drops of pumpkin oil.

Creams for oily skin

Creams for oily skin can be either store-bought or homemade. Store-bought ones use chemical preservatives, otherwise they would not be stored for so long. Home-made products are prepared in small portions for one or two times. Due to busyness and the very fast pace of modern life, preference is given to ready-made products. What components should such creams contain? These can be plant extracts that narrow the pores on the face (calendula, tea tree, green tea), vegetable oils, zinc oxide, which dries the skin, camphor, sulfur, bleaching acids, dimethyl sulfoxide, which has anti-inflammatory properties, etc. Creams should be applied in the morning and evening.

Day creams

Day creams for oily skin are applied in the morning after washing and are designed to moisturize it. There are moisturizing oily skin and matting products. The essence of matting products is that they produce a film on the surface that does not allow subcutaneous fat to be released. As a result, there is no oily shine on the face for a long time. Using a day cream is a mandatory procedure before applying decorative cosmetics. Owners of oily and combination skin can resort to the following creams:

• "Siberica" is a cream with a thin texture for use from the age of 18. Thanks to the convenient plastic packaging with a dispenser, it is easy to remove and evenly applies to the face, quickly absorbed. At first, after application, you will feel a tingling sensation, then it passes and there remains a feeling of velvety and softness. It contains phytopeptides that promote collagen production and increase skin elasticity; vitamin C, which performs a protective function; meadowsweet and chamomile extracts that deeply moisturize the skin. In addition, it has SPF-15 protection from ultraviolet radiation. It has been proven that the cream reduces pores by 7% and improves lipid balance by 19%;
• "Nivea" - a well-known cosmetic brand offers a mattifying day cream for oily skin. It has a faint smell, similar to cucumber, a pleasant consistency, is well absorbed, producing the effect of soft skin;
• "Clean Line" - this series is created on the basis of natural components of plant origin. It contains cornflower extract and aloe vera. The cream is suitable for combination skin: light, mattifying, smells good, moisturizes well, tightens pores. Its great advantage is its affordable price. If you have inflammation or rashes on your face, it is better to refrain from using it;
• "Clarence" is a cream-gel that not only moisturizes the skin, but also evens out the tone and fills it with energy. Although it is not cheap, it is very economical, the texture is light (you do not need to apply much), it is easily absorbed, and has a pleasant but vague oriental spice smell. The skin after it looks toned and elastic;
• "Libriderm" - 3D hyaluronic filler, belongs to a new generation of facial care products. Successfully replaces salon procedures and expensive injections. Effectively nourishes the skin with moisture and restores it, smoothes wrinkles, gives it a youthful appearance.

Libriderm

The Libriderm series for oily skin offers the following products:

• Seracin lotion for deep pore cleansing - removes daily impurities, is gentle on the skin, prevents breakouts and comedones;
• cleansing washing gel - fights pathogenic environment, removes fat without disturbing skin pH;
• mattifying tonic - evens out skin texture, inhibits sebaceous gland activity, retains moisture;
• active cream for spot application - actively fights pimples and abscesses;
• hyaluronic cream for moisturizing;
• alginate sebum-regulating mask - heals problem skin, dries, gives radiance to the skin;
• sebum-regulating mask with white and green clay;
• cleansing cream scrub with eco-granules - gently cleanses the epidermis without damaging it;
• CC cream for daily care - eliminates oily shine, evens out skin, reduces the depth of wrinkles, hides pimples;
• Correction pencil - can be used from the age of 12. Not only masks problem areas, but also treats them.

These cosmetics are recommended for use after 20 years. They contain sulfur, zinc as antiseptics and bacteriostatics, in some products - allantoin (opening pores and eliminating skin inflammation), glycerin (softening, moisturizing), diatomite (removing dead cells) and various natural additives in the form of extracts (lime, beet root, burdock, calendula, burdock, etc.). The result of using Libriderm cosmetics will be velvety, smooth, clean matte skin.

Vichy

The famous French cosmetics company Vichy has developed a series of products for problematic and oily skin based on the thermal water of the same name:

• Normaderm gel - cleanses, opens pores, gives the skin a fresh look;
• micellar solution - removes makeup from the face and eyes, soothes the skin, makes it softer;
• mattifying cleansing foam - leaves a feeling of freshness and comfort and clean skin;
• 3 in 1 product for deep cleansing - combines a cleansing gel, scrub and mask;
• cleansing tonic, tightening pores;
• cream for complex correction of problem skin - contains salicylic acid, reduces skin imperfections when used;
• night care detox cream;
• Hyaluspot is a fast-acting local remedy against skin imperfections - with hyaluronic acid, which forms a protective film on the face, and salicylic acid, which has a detrimental effect on bacteria.

L'Oreal

In this world-renowned cosmetics company, all care cosmetics are universal - "for all skin types". There is no L'Oreal specifically for oily skin, but there is a series called "Expert Moisturizing" - moisturizing care for normal and combination skin: face cream "24 hours of moisturizing", cream-gel "Moisturizing for the whole day". According to women's reviews, this line is suitable for caring for oily skin.

Yves Rocher

The Yves Rocher brand has taken care of women with oily and problematic skin. To cleanse it, the following products have been created:

• Moisturizing micellar water 2 in 1 - removes makeup, eliminates other impurities, tones, moisturizes;
• 2-in-1 cleansing micellar water - eliminates shine, gives a matte finish; refreshing cleansing gel - used in the morning and evening, after which the skin is soft and tender;
• micellar water-gel "Detox and restoration" - contains more than 93% natural ingredients, after use the skin is radiant and smooth;
• Facial cleansing gel - removes oil without drying out the skin;
• Cleansing gommage - more thoroughly cleanses and exfoliates the skin, prevents the appearance of pimples and blackheads.

Other products include day cream, night cream mask, Detox and Recovery line mask, Clean Skin mask, mattifying gel cream, gel cream and mattifying wipes Zero Flaws. All these cosmetics are based on the root of Baikal skullcap, a medicinal plant used in ancient Chinese medicine recipes. It contains many bioactive substances, due to which it has a beneficial effect on problem skin.

Baby cream

What is good for children will not harm adults either. This is a well-known truth, but will baby cream help cope with skin problems? The natural components in its composition are aimed at eliminating skin inflammation, normalizing the sebaceous glands, and the absence of chemical additives makes it possible to use it for a long time. When buying a cream, you need to make sure that it contains vitamin A, B7, extracts of anti-inflammatory herbs: string, chamomile; lemon oil, sea buckthorn and other useful components. Thus, baby cream for oily skin is applicable and helps cope with pimples, acne, inflammation.

Sunscreens

It is necessary to protect the skin of the face not only with dry skin, but also with oily skin. This is especially important if it has acne, is inflamed or has undergone medical procedures. Cosmetics used to protect the skin from the sun are designated by the letters SPF. It has three levels of protection: SPF-15 (suitable for use in urban conditions), SPF-20-30 (for a summer house, village, settlement near the sea or high above its level), SPF-30 and higher (for beaches, seaside holidays, very hot countries). Each cosmetic company that produces facial care products has this line. Therefore, it is best to give preference to the brand that you are used to using. Often, protection is contained in the day cream itself.

Fluid for oily skin

The term "fluid" in cosmetology is used to denote light creams on a gel base. It is characterized by a more liquid texture, minimal fat content, which is very useful for oily skin, especially in the summer. Its use helps restore water balance, remove shine from the face and gives it a fresh, well-groomed appearance. In addition, many fluids contain sunscreens.

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Night creams

Night creams for oily skin are designed to moisturize, nourish, soothe, improve blood microcirculation, and increase collagen synthesis. They should be hypoallergenic, non-greasy, contain as many natural ingredients as possible, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, which have a strong disinfectant and exfoliating effect to remove dead skin cells, retinols, ceramides, and collagen. Various oils are added to night creams. They are applied after cleansing the skin and treating it with a toner.

Zinc ointment

Zinc has an important mission in the body to stimulate enzymes. About 20% of it is concentrated in the skin. This fact makes it possible to successfully use it in cosmetology. Zinc ointment is sold in pharmacies as a remedy. Zinc ointment for oily skin is a cheap but effective drug that dries, reduces the synthesis of subcutaneous fat, disinfects, increases elasticity and regenerates skin cells. It contains one part zinc oxide to ten parts petroleum jelly. Zinc ointment is applied in a thin layer to a cleansed face up to 6 times a day. If you do not have this opportunity, you should use it only at night. The course duration is 1 month. It would not be superfluous for problem skin to enrich your diet with this microelement, including legumes, nuts, beans, and liver in the menu.

Scrubs for oily skin

The use of scrubs for oily skin is essential, as there is a constant need to remove the keratinized layers of the epidermis and excess fat that clog pores and create a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria. In addition, blood circulation improves, metabolic processes are activated, and the skin is better nourished. A scrub is a cleansing agent that contains an abrasive. It can be crushed grape seeds, flour with bran, sea salt, nuts, coconut flakes, etc. This procedure is done no more than once a week. It is best to do it at night so that the skin can fully recover and rest. First, the face is cleaned of decorative cosmetics, then a thin layer of scrub is applied and lightly rubbed into the skin along the massage lines for several minutes. After that, it is washed off. The skin around the lips and eyes should not be cleaned. Contraindications to this procedure are skin rashes, closely located blood capillaries, skin diseases, open wounds, irritations that appeared after the first session. It is recommended to use the same scrub no more than 10 times and replace it with another, since getting used to it will reduce the effectiveness of the procedure.

• Coffee scrub

Scrubs are easy to make yourself, using various products from the stocks of housewives. One of the very popular and effective recipes is the inclusion of finely ground coffee in the scrub. The caffeine contained in it is a known antioxidant that enhances the process of cell renewal. Any scrub consists of two components. In a scrub for oily skin from coffee, you can use low-fat sour cream, egg white, liquid soap, orange peel, etc. as the second component. Coffee grounds are suitable for this purpose within 20 minutes after brewing coffee or specially prepared for the procedure after a quarter of an hour of infusion.

Tonic for oily skin

The role of a toner in the care of any skin type is to restore the acid-base balance after cleansing. In addition, cleansing opens the pores, removing various toxins and dead skin cells, and the toner narrows them, which is necessary before applying cosmetics. Various companies produce this cosmetic product, enriching the composition with soothing, antioxidant, and moisturizing components that are beneficial for the skin. For oily skin, matting and balancing toners are often used, using alcohol to dry the skin. This gives a temporary effect and does not solve the problems of oily skin. Alcohol-free salicylic toners are more suitable. In addition, they also cleanse the pores of blackheads. When using a toner, it is best to give preference to the same series as the rest of the cosmetics.

Lotions, gels, serums for oily skin

Lotions are used in cosmetology to cleanse the skin, without them all further skin care is meaningless. Most often, lotions are made on the basis of alcohol. This product is not suitable for oily skin, as it leads to even greater production of subcutaneous fat.

The best option is alcohol-free salicylic acid. There are many good reviews about it. Its economy and pleasant consistency are emphasized; it not only cleanses the skin, but also tones, mattifies, and dries out pimples.

Gels for oily skin are another option for a cleanser suitable for this skin type. There are gels purely for deep cleansing and those that mattify the skin. This type of cosmetics is gentle on the epidermis due to its slightly acidic environment, moisturizes and nourishes the skin, narrows enlarged pores, protects against negative effects and is very pleasant to use.

The gel and lotion can be used alternately.

Serums for oily skin have been adopted by many owners of such skin. They were captivated by its lightness, airiness, ability to moisturize the skin well without clogging pores, regulate the functions of the sebaceous glands, and eliminate oily shine for a long time. The concentration of useful components in serum is higher than in creams, so it will return the skin to a fresh and well-groomed appearance much faster. It is best to choose a water-based product that contains vitamins A, E, C, and hyaluronic acid.

Medicines and vitamins for oily skin

Vitamins have been mentioned more than once, because without them a person cannot be healthy, his skin, hair, nails cannot look good. Vitamins "work" both from the inside and from the outside. What specific vitamins does the condition of the skin depend on?

• Vitamin C has a positive effect on collagen synthesis, protects the skin from aggressive external influences. By including currants, lemon, sweet peppers, legumes, strawberries in our diet, we saturate ourselves with it;
• Vitamin A - improves blood circulation, protects the skin, strengthens the immune system, retains moisture. Contained in caviar, butter, egg yolks, liver, cottage cheese, cream;
• Vitamin PP or B3 - without it, oxidation-reduction processes in the body and other important functions, including the condition of the skin, are impossible. Eggs, fish, beef liver, and dairy products are rich in this element.
• Vitamin D — enters the body with the sun through the skin, as well as with food (fatty fish, beef, liver). It is a good antioxidant, reduces lipid oxidation in tissues, protects cell membranes.
• Vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine) — participate in all metabolic processes, their deficiency leads to dermatological problems. Contained in cereals, nuts, raw green vegetables, apricots, legumes, animal products.
• Vitamin E is rightfully considered the vitamin of youth. It stimulates skin regeneration, prevents aging, smoothes wrinkles, and tightens the skin. It can be obtained from the following products: Brussels sprouts, flax seeds, legumes, leafy vegetables, and almonds. A deficiency of this vitamin immediately becomes noticeable on the face in the form of inflammation, peeling, and acne.

All vitamins are useful not only when taken internally, but also when applied directly to oily facial skin. By adding them to masks, creams, and other cosmetics, you can achieve a significant improvement in its condition.

"Aevit" is a preparation, the main components of which are vitamins A and E. All their beneficial properties have already been written about, but two in one gives an excellent result for problematic aging skin. This complex is recommended for oily facial skin of mature women, since all its action is aimed at skin rejuvenation. Vitamins "Aevit" are sold in the form of capsules with an oily yellowish liquid inside. The method of their use is very simple: pierce the capsule and apply the contents to the cleansed face. Rub the liquid into the skin with light massage movements until completely absorbed. It can be applied only to problematic individual areas. It is better to do the procedure before going to bed for at least 15-20 days. "Aevit" is also added to ready-made cosmetic products, for example, to a night cream. Various masks are prepared based on various components with its addition.

If caring for oily skin with all the ensuing consequences using the whole variety of existing cosmetics does not bring results, then the reason lies in internal problems. In this case, self-medication is very dangerous. First, you need to go to see a doctor and get examined. The reasons for the poor condition of the skin can be diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Then the pills for oily skin of the face will be medications for the treatment of pathologies of the digestive system. These can even be antibiotics necessary to combat pathogenic microflora. If the health situation is not so serious, then retinoids can be used, effective anti-acne drugs: alitretinoin, isotretinoin, retinal. The result is achieved after several weeks of use. They have their own contraindications, so only a specialist can prescribe them.

Another effective remedy against acne and pimples are contraceptives. Thanks to the hormone desogestrel in their composition, the hormonal background is leveled, metabolic processes are established, the work of the sebaceous glands is stabilized, the skin condition returns to normal.

Aspirin

Aspirin for oily skin helps not from the inside, but from the outside. There are numerous recipes for homemade masks, in which the main role is given to this popular remedy. Acetylsalicylic acid - the main substance of the drug produces an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on the skin. Any mask with the addition of aspirin can give a whitening, toning, color-improving, elasticity-increasing effect. Thanks to it, the fat balance is restored, the pores of the face are narrowed, inflammation, acne and other damage disappear. To prepare the mask, you need to dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water and add other ingredients (honey, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, glycerin, sour cream) depending on the expected result.

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Panthenol for oily skin

Panthenol is a medicinal product, but it is also used for cosmetic purposes for problem skin. It is based on pantothenic acid and vitamin B5, due to which inflammation is reduced, cellular metabolism is normalized, skin is regenerated, its elasticity is increased, and acne and comedones are prevented. Panthenol for oily skin is suitable in the form of an ointment and cream for external use. The spray contains alcohol, so it is not recommended for this type. The drug, like any medication, has contraindications: allergic reactions, high body temperature, renal failure. Before use, it is worth doing a test by applying it to the back of the wrist. If there is no redness or itching, it can be used for the face. The rarity of side effects explains the fact that panthenol is used to treat diaper rash in newborns. It is applied several times a day to clean skin. It can also be used to enrich other cosmetic forms (masks, creams). After a week of use, it is recommended to take a break for two or three, as constant use can worsen the condition of the skin.

Mesotherapy for oily skin

Mesotherapy is subcutaneous injections with the help of which biologically active substances are introduced. There is a mechanical and pharmacological effect on connective tissues, nervous and immune systems. The ability to penetrate to the required depth has a beneficial effect on the skin condition. Such procedures are carried out in beauty salons by competent specialists using various preparations sold in pharmacies in ampoules and containing extracts of medicinal plants, hyaluronic acid, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, biostimulants, homeopathic remedies.

Peeling for oily skin

Peeling is a method of cleaning the epidermis of the face from keratinized particles, which makes it possible to rejuvenate the skin and speed up the process of its regeneration. If you have oily skin, this procedure is considered very useful and necessary. There are several types of peeling:

• home - scrubs perform the role of such a procedure;
• chemical - various acids of weak concentration (mainly fruit acids) are used as a cleansing agent. It is divided into light (intended for skin with small imperfections, lasts 20-25 minutes), medium (lasts up to 50 minutes, exfoliates the entire top layer, after which marks remain on the face for up to 3 weeks) and deep (carried out for several hours under anesthesia in case of extensive damage to the face by the inflammatory process, a month or more is required for skin restoration);
• laser - is carried out using the thermal effect of the laser on the epidermis and the evaporation of keratinized cells. It, like the previous method, depending on the degree of skin problems, comes in 3 types: light, medium and deep. This method has contraindications. It is not carried out in case of skin inflammation, diabetes, pregnant and lactating women.

Makeup for oily skin

Makeup for oily skin is not an easy task for its owners. You won’t be able to wear it all day long. But to make it last as long as possible, it’s worth following the recommendations covered in this topic:

• mandatory facial cleansing before makeup using the listed products for cleansing, exfoliation, masks, etc.;
• applying a pore-closing toner and moisturizer;
• use mattifying powder for oily skin as a primer;
• concealing existing pimples with a green corrector;
• applying decorative cosmetics to the eyes and lips.

For oily skin, powder with minerals is preferable to liquid foundation, which will quickly begin to roll, especially in the heat.

• Cleansing oily facial skin

All the above methods of cleansing oily skin do not give instant results, because it has protective functions and copes well with this, penetration of various cosmetics into the deep subcutaneous layers does not occur. The dynamics of modern life, the ever-increasing role of women in society, the awareness that youth quickly goes away and not everything is received from life, forces them to resort to more radical methods, one of which is mesotherapy.

• Primer for oily skin

Most women use decorative cosmetics that emphasize natural beauty and mask imperfections. But for people with oily skin, the task of looking good is not easy due to the fact that along with sebum, cosmetics "float away". Primer is a special product designed to prepare the skin for the application of foundation and to protect pores from contamination. In addition, they come in different colors, depending on the area of application: green masks problem areas, pink and yellow - for filling around the eyes, purple gives a rejuvenating effect, white and blue - an aristocratic pallor.

• Cushion for oily skin

The term "cushion" comes from the field of decorative cosmetics. It is a porous soft sponge, which is soaked with foundation, blush, powder. It is in the same package with the main decorative product, but in a different compartment. When pressed, it is soaked with the composition, and then with its help the product is applied to the face. This is a very convenient way to use decorative cosmetics, it allows you to use a more even liquid texture of cosmetics, which means better masking various skin imperfections. The composition of the cushion is enriched with various useful additives, thermal water, extracts of medicinal plants. Manufacturers have created their product for different skin types, including oily problem skin. Its owners can use mattifying dry foundation powder, an antiseptic. Shimmer with light-reflecting particles is suitable for evening makeup. Cushion powder will eliminate oily shine, give the face a velvety, fresh look, matte. If you have pustules and boils on your face, it is better to avoid using any decorative cosmetics.

Diet for oily skin

Having problematic oily skin, it is not enough to limit yourself to cosmetic procedures only. It is very important to establish a proper nutrition system, which will include vegetables, including green leafy vegetables, cabbage, fruits, cereals, lean meats, fish, nuts, legumes. Eliminate or at least limit fatty foods, smoked foods, alcoholic beverages, sweets, flour products, coffee, introduce walks in the fresh air, moderate physical activity, sports into the daily routine. Do not forget that skin problems are a mirror of the state of health, therefore, along with increased attention to the skin, treat existing pathologies.