Cosmetologists distinguish 4 main types. Determining which one you have is quite simple. To do this, it is enough to know the main features of each of them.

Bold has the following signs:

  • The epidermis looks rough, dense;
  • Enlarged pores all over the face;
  • Permanent oily sheen that rarely goes away on its own;
  • Acne, various rashes, blackheads;
  • Due to the increased fat content, fine mimic wrinkles are practically absent.

Dry:

  • Very thin, delicate, vessels can often be seen through it;
  • It is almost impossible to notice the pores on the face, because they are quite small;
  • Matte shade, no oily sheen;
  • Often there is a feeling of tightness, dryness;
  • Ages quickly, because fine and deep wrinkles appear on it early.

Normal is less common than other types:

  • Average density of the epidermis;
  • Lack of ugly oily sheen (it is possible in small quantities on the forehead, nose, chin);
  • Matte surface;
  • The pores are practically invisible because they are rather small;
  • Able to withstand hormonal changes, fluctuations in air temperatures;
  • Proper care of normal skin leads to the fact that the aging process, the appearance of wrinkles occurs slowly, gradually.

Combined has the following signs:

  • Combinations of oily, dry and normal skin are immediately located on the face;
  • On the forehead, nose, chin (T-zone), the pores are quite noticeable, although they are practically not visible on the cheeks;
  • Oily sheen appears exclusively on the T-zone;
  • Sometimes you have to deal with small acne, clogged pores;
  • In youth, acne and pimples may appear on the combination skin, but in adulthood it is not prone to rapid fading, it looks young and fresh.

ATTENTION! The correct identification of the type is very important, because on the basis of it, the correct care and protection is selected.

Cosmetologists say that it is impossible to change the type. It is formed at the genetic level. The only thing is that with age, any type of epidermis becomes drier and needs additional careful protection.

Poll: What is your skin type?

Oily skin care

Care features

  1. Adhere to a certain diet that will allow you to control the work of the sebaceous glands: limit the use of chocolate, fatty, peppery, salty foods, smoked meats, coffee, alcoholic beverages. Add foods rich in vitamin B2;
  2. Try to avoid stress as it can cause your skin to shine. Take anti-anxiety medications as needed;
  3. If you are oily, change your pillowcase at least 2-3 times a week, because bacteria accumulating on it often cause irritation and acne on your face;
  4. Don't touch your face with dirty hands;
  5. Do not squeeze pimples yourself to avoid the process of infection and spread of infection to large areas;
  6. Always remove makeup before bed to open all pores and allow your skin to breathe;
  7. To care for the oily type, use only specially designed creams, tonics, lotions. It is better if they do not contain alcohol, otherwise it can lead to dehydration of the skin.

Correct daily care

You should take care of oily skin at least 2-3 times during the day. The care rules have the following recommendations:

  • It is necessary to wash with extremely cold or slightly warm water, so as not to provoke the work of the sebaceous glands;
  • Do not use soap, because it dries out only the upper layers of the epidermis, causing inflammation;
  • During cleansing, use a special gentle brush or washcloth for the face, which provides deep penetration into the layers of the skin and high-quality removal of dirt.

It is strictly forbidden to forcefully press and rub the face so as not to damage the epidermis and not to infect.

Oily skin care is divided into 4 main stages: cleansing, toning, moisturizing, nutrition. Cleansing is carried out in the morning before applying makeup and in the evening to remove it. This is done using gels, mousses, special milk that do not disturb the acidity of the skin and are able to prepare it for the perception of a moisturizer.

The next stage of care is toning, which is always carried out after cleaning. It removes the remains of cleaning agents from the surface, moisturizes, and increases the tone of the epidermis. Alcohol-free toners resist allergic reactions, irritation, tighten pores, and normalize skin acidity. Afterwards, it is important to apply a day or night moisturizer. It nourishes and protects from the effects of cosmetics, as well as cold winds, low temperatures in winter. In summer, it is recommended to use gels that can repel harmful ultraviolet rays, due to which the skin often dehydrates, becomes more sensitive, and ages quickly.

Before going to bed, you need to apply a nourishing cream (on the face and neck). Do this 2 hours before bedtime. If after this time, not all of the product has been absorbed, remove its remnants with a soft napkin, gently blotting your face.

REFERENCE! Apply any nourishing, cleansing, moisturizing products only along the massage lines, moving from the center of the face to the auricles. Pay special attention to the area around the eyes, use special creams for this.

Professional or self-care

Professional care is provided in the salon. It consists of the following procedures:

  • Exfoliate with fruit acids. Cleans the skin surface, improves tone, moisturizes, brightens, improves appearance, pores are noticeably narrowed. In time, the exfoliation procedure lasts at least an hour, it is performed once every 7 days. To achieve results, you will have to visit the salon at least 5 times;
  • Soothing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing treatments that can not only balance the skin, but also have a healing effect.

One of the modern methods of caring for oily skin is Korean care.

Korean care

You should also not forget about home cleaning methods, taking care of your face. Home care involves the preparation of masks, scrubs, creams only from natural ingredients. Here are some recipes for the fatty type:

  1. Oatmeal soap. To do this, mix 100 g of baby soap (previously grated), 100 g of herbal decoction (from chamomile, calendula, sage). Melt everything over low heat, stirring constantly so that the mass does not burn. Add ground oatmeal (20 g), 5 g each of lemon juice and almond oil, a few drops of essential oils to the slightly cooled mixture. Pour everything into a mold and wait until the mass hardens;
  2. Make a scrub with fine sea salt and lemon juice. You should get a gruel, which is gently rubbed onto the face 1 time a day for 2 minutes;
  3. Prepare a tonic from the mint, infused for 15 minutes. Add to the liquid 20 g of calendula broth, 10 g of lemon juice. Store toner in the refrigerator.

Facilities

A line of cosmetics represented by various products in the form of masks, oils, emulsions, tonics, thermal water. After using such products, the skin becomes really moisturized, the pores on the face narrow, the feeling of tightness, peeling, itching and allergies disappears.

Algologie

French cosmetics, represented on the market by masks, creams, tonics, cleansing powders, gels. It is characterized by the excellent quality of its product, since it does not cause allergies, deeply cleanses, moisturizes, nourishes, protecting against harmful effects.

Problem skin care

Features:

Regardless of oily, dry or normal skin, each of them can be considered problematic, its signs are:

  • The presence of black dots in a large number;
  • Uneven layer of the epidermis;
  • Permanent oily sheen in the T-shaped area due to disorders of the sebaceous glands;
  • Various inflammations arising from hormonal imbalance or digestive problems;
  • Pigmentation disorders.

Correct care

Care steps:

  1. Remove makeup with micellar water or special oil;
  2. Gentle cleansing with gels, mousses, foams that do not contain alcohol and do not disturb the water balance of the skin;
  3. Apply scrubs if there is no damage on the face, which gently cleanses the epidermis. Otherwise, use tonics based on chamomile, sage;
  4. Moisturize your face with creams, serums designed for dehydrated, dry or oily problem skin;
  5. Use cleansing masks no more than once or twice a week.

Problem skin should not be washed more than twice a day - this can provoke unnecessary irritation due to increased sensitivity. Never try to get rid of pimples yourself by squeezing them out, as this will cause more inflammation and possibly scarring. Try to walk less under the scorching sun.

Use only those products that indicate that they are intended specifically for problem skin.

Facilities

Among the store products, pay attention to the comprehensive Korean care. When choosing products separately: tonics, creams, gels, masks - try to give preference to one manufacturer.

Budgetary care involves making masks, creams and other products at home from inexpensive ingredients: cucumber, honey, onion, kefir, yogurt, potatoes, parsley. The task of such masks is to relieve inflammation, get rid of acne, dry individual areas of the skin, and also improve the work of the sebaceous glands.

Combination skin care

Features:

This type needs much more care than oily and dry. In the presence of constantly enlarged pores, oily sheen on the forehead, cheeks and pronounced flaking, dry cheeks, it is worth considering the care of combination skin carefully.

At home

The main rule of proper care for combination skin is the obligatory cleansing of cosmetics in the morning and evening. So, for oily, sensitive and combination skin, herbal decoctions, wiping the face with kefir, yogurt, serum are suitable.

Clean your forehead, chin, nose with a facial wash and a soft brush available from a pharmacy. For dry skin of the cheeks and oily T-shaped zone, cucumber, tomato masks, bran-based home remedies, melons are suitable, which can not only cleanse it, but also moisturize and protect it.

Facilities

Proper care of combination skin, which consists of oily and dry areas, involves the use of products from the Korean care series or other tonics, creams, gels designed specifically for the mixed type.

ATTENTION! Never use soap and hot water for washing, because the sebaceous glands will work even more intensely.

For winter, choose a water-based cream over a greasy one. For summer, products with a level of protection against ultraviolet rays of at least 6. All creams, tonics, lotions should not contain alcohol and be hypoallergenic.

Poll: How do you care for your skin type?

Dry skin care

Features:

Dry skin is quite often characterized by increased sensitivity, because it lacks the normal amount of sebum, the lack of which leads to peeling, tightness, and redness. Very dry skin often occurs due to improper or insufficient care, which as a result leads to early aging, the appearance of fine and then deep wrinkles.

Correct care

  1. Do not buy products that contain alcohol. This will only increase the sensitivity of the epidermis;
  2. Discard gels, foams for washing. Replace them with milk for dry skin. At home, prepare decoctions of chamomile, calendula, use aloe juice;
  3. As cleansing scrubs, only those that contain small, soft granules that are not capable of injuring the skin are purchased;
  4. It is forbidden to use fruit acids, film masks, as they stretch the delicate dry skin, irritate it;
  5. Pay attention to products containing ceramides, unsaturated fatty acids. Their task is to restore lipid balance.

Facilities

Daily care should consist of using cosmetics from the Korean care range or specially selected products for dry skin. It can be creams with collagen, elastane, quickly absorbed, creating a protective film on the surface of the face. Creams and remedies should contain vitamins, antioxidants, extracts of grape seeds, algae, oats.

The night cream should be as nutritious and oily as possible. It may contain aloe, algae extracts, vitamins A, E, ceramides. Apply the cream 2 hours before bedtime with a thick ball. After 10 minutes, the excess product is gently blotted with a napkin.

Normal skin care

The normal type does not require special care skills. Daily care of her consists of the following stages:

  1. Cleanse your face with foams, gels, milk, washing your face with cool water. Sometimes replace your face wash with ice cubes. Don't forget about deep cleansing with peels;
  2. Use tonics that perfectly tone up, tighten the skin and make it healthier. Instead of store products, decoctions of chamomile, linden, mint are used;
  3. Moisturize your face with creams, purchased masks or prepared by hand with the addition of fruits, oils, dairy products;
  4. Protect it with UV filters or moisturizers. The choice of such products depends on the time of year and weather conditions. Apply the cream at least 30 minutes before going outside to allow them to fully absorb into the skin and start acting.

Before purchasing any skin care products, be sure to identify the type. If necessary, seek help from a beautician. He will select the right products for your type and tell you how to properly care for her at different times of the year.

Facial skin care after peeling

Peeling is a procedure after which redness, peeling, itching and other unpleasant consequences can often occur. To get rid of them as quickly as possible and speed up the recovery period, you should be aware of what post-peeling care includes:

  • On the first day after the procedure, do not wash your face with water, do not touch your face with your hands, avoid direct sunlight, do not apply cream on your skin;
  • In the next 3 days, try to be outside less often, do not use fatty creams, do not go in for sports;
  • Until the face regains its normal color and structure, do not go to the sauna, bath, do not apply tonal foundations, decorative cosmetics to the skin, do not use scrubs, masks.

As you recover, the beautician will allow you to use moisturizing gels, fluids, serums, balms, and then creams. At this stage, it is better to choose products for sensitive skin in order to avoid possible additional redness and allergic reactions.

Care after retinoic peeling also involves a complete rejection of decorative cosmetics, hair coloring, and curling. Only drugs that relieve inflammation are used. They should include shea butter, horse chestnut extract, panthenol. 4 days after the procedure, it is allowed to apply a mask with lactic acid, cranberry enzymes on the face.

If there is no way to avoid contact with direct sunlight, apply creams with maximum protective factors (from 30 and more). It is better not to carry out the procedure in summer and winter, because strong hot or cold wind will only irritate your already damaged skin.

Autumn and winter care

Autumn and winter for all skin types is a great stress, it is during this period that the face succumbs to the effects of cold weather and strong winds. Winter care should include products aimed primarily at moisturizing the epidermis. This is due to the fact that a significant part of the time you have to be in a room with dry air, from which the skin suffers no less than the air temperature outside.

In winter, you should use creams with a high percentage of moisture. Cosmetologists advise to apply them not in the morning, but in the evening. This is how the product will begin to penetrate deeply into the layers of the skin and will act much more effectively.

IMPORTANT! The basic rule of winter care is that after applying moisturizer, you do not need to go outside for at least the next two hours.

Special attention should be paid to the process of cleansing the face. Habitual tonics in fall and winter can make you feel tight and dry. Experts advise replacing them with facial cleansing foam, as well as using scrubs with small particles. This way you will never scratch or damage your already dry skin.

In the autumn, the face must be protected with creams with a high degree of protection against ultraviolet rays. This indicator cannot be less than 15, since the sun with the arrival of cold weather is sometimes even more aggressive than in the heat. Avoid using soaps and toners that contain alcohol. The best alternative is thermal water. Don't forget about nourishing masks, herbal decoctions, moisturizing tonics and creams.

Spring and summer care

In summer and spring, you need to take care of your face skin, depending on its type. At the same time, there are the main features typical for these seasons:

  • Introduce more fresh vegetables and fruits into your daily diet;
  • Apply light peels, exfoliating scrubs;
  • Wash yourself with decoctions of herbs, boiled water, special products in the form of foam, milk;
  • Cleanse your face from makeup before bed;
  • Protect your skin from harmful sunlight. In this case, products containing hyaluronic acid and a high level of SPF protection will help.

After summer, gradually change your sunscreen to more suitable for the fall period. Do not forget about masks, moisturizers, which will not allow the drying process.

Overview of the Korean Nursing System

The Korean system of skin care involves the application of products in stages - this ensures better cleansing of the epidermis, as well as protection from harmful factors.

ATTENTION! Korean multi-stage face care is contraindicated for girls with oily skin.

rules

To achieve good results from these procedures, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to spend much more time on this than usual. In addition, you need to purchase the entire set of necessary cosmetics, consisting of gels, foams, lotions, serum, emulsion and milk.

Stages

Korean care is carried out according to the following scheme:

  1. Cleansing with foam, oil or cream. Allows you to remove all dirt, decorative cosmetics;
  2. Applying a toner to the face, which completely cleanses the skin from impurities, slightly moisturizes it, perfectly toiizes, gives a beautiful, healthy appearance;
  3. Enriching the skin with essences, without which further preparations will not have the correct effect on the skin;
  4. Distribution of emulsion on the face. It has a slightly viscous structure. Perfectly moisturizes, refreshes, protects against harmful factors;
  5. The cream protects against moisture loss, controls the sebaceous glands. Many of these creams can only be used before bed because they regenerate the skin and also provide maximum moisture.

Regular use of Korean cosmetics leads to the fact that the skin of the face noticeably improves its condition, becomes healthier and more attractive.

29.10.2017


Oily problematic skin of the face gives a lot of trouble to its owner.

Many visitors to the Inglot online store ask our managers how to deal with oily skin. We will now answer this vital question.

Signs of oily skin

The main sign of increased fat content of the epithelium of the cover is the presence of a characteristic shine. The increased greasiness due to excess fat contributes to the appearance of shine. Along with this, there are a number of other symptoms of problem skin:

    the formation of acne and blackheads due to clogging of pores with fat;

    the appearance of blackheads (comedones);

    the manifestation of a dull complexion with a grayish tint;

    enlarged pores;

    the appearance of the vascular network;

    manifestation of such a pathology as cutaneous seborrhea.

Oily skin is given to a person from birth, this is a genetic program, according to which the sebaceous glands secrete more sebum than necessary. Almost always, this type of epithelium is stressed and severely dehydrated:

Dehydrated skin - causes

  • improper use of decorative and caring cosmetics;
  • lack of fluid balance;

    climatic conditions;

    improper diet and bad habits;

    lack of vitamins;

    the consequences of diseases;

  • harmful factors at work.

How to properly care for oily skin

Often, owners of oily skin try to fight oiliness by overdrying it with alcohol-containing products and neglecting moisture. It is not right. If oily skin receives sufficient moisture and care, it ceases to experience stress, the sebaceous glands reduce the production of sebum, peeling disappears and the situation returns to normal.

Cosmetologists have developed many recommendations for proper care for oily skin in summer and winter. Experts recommend using specialized cosmetics. We will agree with them. Indeed, effective cosmetics for oily skin can really help with improving the appearance of your face. Below you will find out how to properly care for oily skin using a variety of products.


Cleansing

We advise you to refuse alcohol-containing lotions. After all, your skin will immediately begin to replenish the removed fat, producing more excess fat. When washing with water, choose a low temperature, about 15 - 18 ° C. Such washing for oily skin helps to narrow the pores.

You shouldn't use regular toilet soap. It is best to purchase different models of mild cleansers - gels or foams - and wash your face with them several times daily. Check that the purchased products do not contain alkali, and their pH is not more than 4.5. Choose gels and foams to cleanse oily skin that include antibacterial ingredients and essential natural oils.

If there are inflamed acne on the skin - do not use scrubs, because this can increase inflammation. In this case, you should contact a beautician and regularly cleanse your face.


Toning

Choose a toner carefully for oily skin. The use of a tonic is mandatory after the completion of the epithelium cleansing procedure. water and cleansers often move the PH balance of the skin towards dehydration. Give preference to tonic formulations that include antiseptic and anti-inflammatory components. It is best to buy tonics based on natural plant extracts.

Various versions of two-component tonics, which normalize the function of the sebaceous glands and reduce the production of excess fat, have a good effect. A properly selected tonic has a soothing effect on problem skin, relieves inflammation and helps to tighten pores. The tonic restores the PH balance of the dehydrated epithelium and helps the moisturizer absorb faster.


Moisturizing and nourishing oily skin

After cleansing and toning procedures, it's time to take care of hydration and nutrition.

The main problem with oily skin is dehydration. To replenish the level of moisture in the deep layers of the epithelium, it is recommended to use serums with hyaluronic acid, vitamins and bactericidal components. Serums of this type help to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, give the skin an attractive appearance. Oftentimes, this type of serum will be sufficient as a base care due to its light, viscous consistency. The next step is cream.

You can choose to moisturize oily skin with light-textured creams or special fat-free hydrogels. The presence of SPF protection will protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation.

Various types of moisturizing nourishing creams for oily skin have a triple effect. They perfectly fulfill the functions of moisturizing, nourishing and protecting your skin from external influences. These creams have a softening and soothing effect that prevents the development of inflammatory and allergic reactions. If the skin is very oily, then the nourishing regenerating cream should only be used at night or in winter.


If you have peeling, use special cosmetic oils for oily skin. They are low in fatty oils and high in dry oils. They have a bactericidal, wound healing and softening effect. The stratum corneum of oily skin is often dense, rough, and cracked. The oil works only on the surface of the epithelium and softens the stratum corneum, providing the skin with additional protection. Any foundation or powder will be applied on it much softer.

It is a mandatory measure in the complex treatment of acne. It provides for high-quality cleansing, reducing the number of bacteria, reducing the production of sebum, eliminating excessive keratinization of the epidermal scales and improving the external condition of the skin. Medical cosmetics shortens the duration of disease therapy and prolongs the period of remission.

Care of problem skin of the face without fail provides for its cleansing using means that do not affect the microflora of the skin and its pH balance, as well as the use of drugs that eliminate excess fat and reduce the secretion of the sebaceous glands. An alkaline environment creates optimal conditions for the life of acne bacteria, therefore, care products should not contain alkaline substances and alcohol. You should also give up soap and regular cleansing cosmetics.

To ensure proper daily care, you need to start the day with hygienic cleansing procedures using cosmetic products such as a lotion with the following composition:

  • pH - acidic or neutral, in numbers it is less than or equal to 7.
  • Anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredients. Essential oils and plant extracts are endowed with such properties: green tea, yarrow, chamomile, lavender, celandine, nettle, etc.
  • Substances that affect the secretion of the sebaceous glands are fruit acids, glycolic and salicylic acids.
  • It is desirable to contain zinc, which regulates the work of the sebaceous glands and maintains the balance of microflora, lactulose, which strengthens local immunity and protective functions, glyxil, which has a sebum-regulating and antibacterial effect.

Cleansing should be delicate. The skin should not be rubbed strongly while spreading the gel or foam.

All cleansing preparations should not be used more than 2 times a day, otherwise severe irritation may occur.

Before properly taking care of problem skin of the face, you should decide on its type and, depending on this, choose a specific remedy.

  • Gel Uriage Hyseac (Uryazh Iseak) - a gentle deep cleanser from impurities, reduces the secretion of the sebaceous glands and the feeling of discomfort. An alternative is a lotion of the same series, which does not require rinsing. Ideal for removing makeup.
  • Sebium H2O micelle solution from Bioderma company - suitable for cleansing and during acne treatment and for the care of acne-prone dermis.
  • Vichy Normaderm lotion provides the necessary care for oily and problem skin. Tightens pores, cleanses and regulates oil production.
  • Gel Propeller, Bark Mousse - eliminates oily sheen, soothes the epidermis and inhibits bacterial growth.

For dry type:

  • Also from the company Bioderma Sensibio H20 water, developed specifically for thin and sensitive dermis.
  • Gel La Roche-Posay Toleriane from Loreal - has a calming effect and restores water-lipid balance.
  • Avene Lotion - removes the feeling of tightness, relieves redness, does not disturb the water-fat balance.

Help for dry skin

Acne treatment, especially long-term treatment, often leads to dryness of the skin and the appearance of irritation. Dryness also occurs with irrational use and self-treatment with drugs such as salicylic or . In this case, it is necessary to use restorative and sedative agents that increase the protective functions and restore the water-fat balance. Regardless of the type of dermis, the water balance must always correspond to the norm.

Problem skin requires the use of products designed specifically for it. Conventional moisturizers and emulsions are not suitable in this case. First of all, such care products should contain substances that restore the functions of the water-fat mantle (a protective invisible film of fat and keratinized cells of the epidermis). This barrier film helps to retain moisture. When it becomes thinner, the skin becomes dry and not elastic, as moisture quickly evaporates from its surface. Lost and protection against chemical attack and bacteria. Therefore, care for sensitive problem skin involves the use of creams based on such components as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, cholesterol, vitamins, glycerin, shea, jojoba, and grape plant extracts.

Examples of such creams and emulsions are:

  • legere cream from the Hydreane series from La Roche-Posay;
  • Sebium Hydra from Bioderma based on glycerin;
  • emulsion Noreva Exfoliac;
  • avene Clean-ac cream, Propeller, etc.
  • Care advice from dermatologists recommends choosing cleansers and moisturizers from the same manufacturer. That being said, it is important to choose to avoid clogging pores and worsening acne.

Eliminate inflammation

One of the main causes of acne is the penetration of acne bacteria into the ducts of the sebaceous glands. Their active vital activity causes an inflammatory reaction of the body - this is how purulent acne appears. Therefore, skin care with acne requires the use of products that include components with the following properties:

  • antibacterial and soothing - zinc, chamomile, shea and lavender essential oils, extracts of calendula, St. John's wort, aloe, etc .;
  • anti-inflammatory and antiseptic - zinc derivatives; fruit acids, vitamin A-aldehyde;
  • sebum-regulating (see paragraph "Proper cleansing");
  • exfoliating - primarily fruit acids; regenerating - tocopherol (vitamin E), hyaluronic acid.

Cosmetics of many manufacturers contain similar components: creams Vichy, Ducray, Bioderma, Delex Acne, etc. Alcohol-free lotions with extracts of aloe, chamomile, menthol cope well with inflammation and irritation.

Proper care of problem skin excludes the use of alcohol-containing components and scrubs. Their irritating effect on the sebaceous glands provokes hypersecretion and excessive production of sebum (fat).

Exfoliation

When caring for a problematic and, above all, oily dermis, it is recommended to carry out an exfoliation procedure 2 times a week. Dead cells of the epidermis with oily skin cannot be removed on their own, they need help with this. The peeling procedure is necessary to release the ducts of the sebaceous hair follicles and allow the fat to come to the surface, and not accumulate, forming plugs (comedones). In addition, exfoliation makes the epidermis more even, improves texture and color. For this purpose, it is better to use creams containing fruit acids, primarily glycolic. Peeling must not be abused. This can lead to thinning of the stratum corneum, irritation and redness.

Tone equalization and masking of defects

Women and girls suffering from acne, in most cases, do not refuse concealing cosmetics in the form of tonal creams and powders. A separate place is occupied by products that can hide isolated inflammatory elements. Their choice depends on the characteristics of the epidermis, but preference should be given to masking products with sunscreen, anti-inflammatory effect and capable of influencing the secretion of sebum. Foundations are produced by the companies described above, so there will be no difficulties with the choice.

Advice! To even out the tone of the face with the help of a tonal foundation, you need to focus on the color obtained when applying the cream not on the back of the hand, but on the temple or cheek.

Care for problem skin with acne and during remission does not allow the use of cosmetics with comedogenic components and, above all, with parabens, which slow down the outflow of sebum.

The most common care mistakes

People with acne try to get rid of the disease in various ways, but over-grooming in some cases can have the exact opposite effect.

What not to do with acne:

  • - this is the risk of spreading the infection into the deep layers of the dermis and increasing inflammation. Mechanical impact is the cause of premature aging and the appearance of cicatricial changes and stagnant spots.
  • Overdrying - the use of alcoholic preparations or excessive prolonged exposure to the sun dries the skin, which the sebaceous glands perceive as a danger. Since one of their functions is to moisturize, they begin to produce more sebum and more acne as a result.
  • Use cosmetics that are not suitable for the type of skin - it threatens overdrying and the absence of any result from it.
  • Apply decorative cosmetics during the treatment period - this clogs the pores and leads to the formation of comedones, which become inflamed and transform into purulent acne. If it is impossible to give up makeup, you should use products labeled "non comedogenic" (not comedogenic).

Acne is a chronic disease that requires long-term and complex treatment. Beauty care (acne toilet) is one of the blocks of therapy, and it must also be approved by a dermatologist or cosmetologist to be effective.

In summer and in the off-season, it becomes much more difficult for owners of oily and combination skin to take care of it. Unfortunately, scientists have not yet invented a means that can permanently rid us of the oily sheen on the forehead, cheeks and chin. However, girls still will not stop striving for the ideal state and appearance of their faces. Healthy radiant skin is the cherished dream of all the fair sex, but the oily sheen looks completely unattractive. Therefore, we suggest that you do not give up and try to learn how to properly solve the problem of oily skin.

Daily hydration

Many girls make a huge mistake - they do not use moisturizers, sincerely believing that oily skin needs to be dried on the contrary. In fact, the more you try to artificially dry your skin, the more active the sebaceous glands start to work, and you end up with twice as much oil on the surface of your face (and sometimes rashes as an unpleasant bonus). Therefore, remember the main rule for caring for any type of skin: hydration is an obligatory daily step on the way to beautiful, healthy skin. However, a moisturizer needs to be chosen very carefully, taking into account the needs of your skin. For oily and combination skin, it is better to choose moisturizers of light texture without fragrance. For night and day care, be sure to choose two different products. We recommend refraining from so-called mattifying day creams, as they very often create a matte film under which the skin does not breathe at all. But matting tonics act a little differently and have won the favor of cosmetologists, so their use, on the contrary, is encouraged.

Washing

In addition to skin toning and hydration, it is important to choose the right product for your daily cleanse. For girls with oily skin, gels with scrubbing particles are ideal, which penetrate deeply and perfectly cleanse pores from impurities, sweat and sebum. It is better to leave “washers” in the form of light mousses and foams for winter care, as they will not be able to fully cope with cleansing oily skin in the spring-summer and autumn periods.

Thermal water

Another important recommendation from specialists for those with oily skin is the use of thermal water. But not just sprinkling water on your face during the day, but a full wash before bed. After the usual skin cleansing procedure, blot it with a towel or napkin, and sprinkle thermal water on your face from a distance of at least 10 centimeters. Take a cotton pad and gently, along the massage lines, wipe your face. Now apply a night moisturizer to your skin and go to bed. If you introduce this procedure into your daily care, then positive changes will follow as early as 3-4 days, and you will definitely notice them.

Oily skin care products

Even with the most correct approach to cleansing and moisturizing the skin, it is important to use special active agents that have been created by specialists to combat oily sheen and restore the skin's moisture balance. The most effective of these include clay, zinc and magnesium, as well as flax and green tea. We have compiled a top-list of the best anti-oily skin care products that you can easily buy in the city's shops and pharmacies.

Day Serum for oily and problem skin "Day Treatment" ("Kristina")

The serum's light, gel-like texture makes it ideal for moisturizing oily to combination skin. Serum active ingredientsprevent the growth of bacteria and normalize the sebaceous glands. The product is also suitable for girls with problem skin (acne). Doesn't leave a feeling of film or tightness. The skin does not shine or shine.

Correcting cream "Normaderm" ("Vichy")

A very effective remedy that, if used regularly, will help to cope with the problem of oily sheen, enlarged pores and acne. Suitable as a day cream and makeup base.

Mask "Clinique anti-blemish solutions" ("Clinique")

If you love high-quality caring cosmetics, be sure to pay attention to the products from "Clinique". For oily skin, this brand has a lot of good products. We suggest that you pay attention to a mask that will help to normalize the water balance of the skin, saturate it with vitamins and minerals, and (with the help of white clay in its composition) will help to get rid of oily sheen for a long time.

Moisturizing sebum-regulating emulsion "Effaclar Mat" ("La Roche Posay")

This a gentle emulsion perfectly reduces excess sebum production and visibly tightens enlarged pores. That subsequently helps the skin to remain dull for at least 7-8 hours.

Instead of a conclusion: some more useful information

If you are reading this article, then most likely you are familiar with the problem of oily sheen firsthand. Many of you, for sure, have tried a bunch of care products, but not all have achieved success in this difficult task. Remember: it is impossible to change your skin type, but it is always possible to achieve the desired effect with the right care! So, a must-have for owners of oily and combination skin who have problems with oily sheen and rashes:

  • “Washers” with scrubbing particles;
  • light moisturizer for oily skin (day and night);
  • matting tonic;
  • thermal water;
  • masks based on clay, zinc, magnesium, flax, green tea;
  • matting napkins.

Keep in mind that if you combine this kind of skin care with proper nutrition and sleep patterns, the results will appear much sooner.

Oily skin feeds aging more slowlythan dry or even normal.

However, until a certain point she gives her owners a lot of troublee.g. acne, blackheads, unaesthetic shine, acne scars, etc.

If you are interested, how to care for oily skin in order to forget about these problems, please read this material carefully and follow our advice.

Oily skin care should be daily, which will help prevent the appearance of blackheads, acne, flabbiness. This is a rule that cannot be ignored.

The main stages of proper care for oily skin: cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

Daily cleansing - this is the removal of makeup, fat traces from the skin of the face with cosmetic milk, foam, water. Wash your face with oily skin often.

For sensitive skin, the remedy is chosen with a soothing effect: with plant extracts (chamomile, calendula, aloe). At home, you can remove makeup using unrefined vegetable oil.

Toningis carried out with special means, for example, tonics and lotions.

Moisturizing oily skin is carried out with water-based products containing glycerin or sodium hyaluronate. Care for oily and problematic skin should include procedures using cosmetics based on natural jojoba oil.

Use anti-aging cosmetics after 30 years... And so that your face does not "shine" during the day, use a matting powder with a light texture and foundations designed for your skin type.

My own beautician: procedures for oily skin at home

There are many tips on the Internet how to properly care for oily skin at home... Here are some tips and recipes that have really helped many people solve problems with oily sheen or acne.

You can make a scrub from coffee grounds yourself... For 1-2 minutes, massage the skin with the resulting gruel, then rinse with water. Scrubs made from crushed seeds (pine nut, raspberry, grape, apricot) also help well.

But it is worth knowing that mechanical cleansing should be abandoned if you have a lot of acne, as particles of abrasive can "open" the acne bubbles and bring an infection there.

Applying a thin layer of liquid honey to oily skin helps to cleanse poresremoving dead cells. When the honey thickens, it is washed off with warm water.

People with oily skin foam masks that are applied to the face 2 times a week are well suited until completely dry. Then they are washed off. Masks are applied after cleansing.

An ancient and very effective method is the use of cosmetic clay... Blue, white and green clay are best suited for cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing oily skin.

After the procedure, tonic soothes the skin well... The lotion should be applied to the face twice a day. An alternative remedy is honey water. To make it yourself, dissolve half a tablespoon of natural honey in a glass of warm water.

Rubbing your face with an ice cube or a frozen herbal decoction cube (chamomile, calendula) gives a natural glow. Prevents dehydration, smoothes fine wrinkles.

After cleansing, you should go to nutrition. To do this, apply a cream suitable for your age and skin type.

For young skin, light creams and gels with a moisturizing effect are selected. For older skin, creams with increased nutritional potential are suitable.

The cream is applied in a thin layer along the massage lines with stroking movements of the fingers.

To make sure your chosen oily skin care product is right for you, apply a small amount of the cream to your skin and watch the reaction.

Proper care of oily sensitive skin is impossible without the use of masks, they are used 2-3 times a week. Good home remedies for oily skin can be made at home. To do this, you need fresh food that is available in the house.

will give the skin elasticity, improve the complexion. Mix a tablespoon of oatmeal with strawberries (you can thaw it), apply on your face. Then rinse with water.

1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon olive oil and honey able to make your skin firm and elastic.

Well moisturizes and tones the skin fresh cucumber mask... Apply several cucumber plastics to your face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with water.


In winter, the skin of the face is under the influence of additional negative factors of influence, including freezing temperatures, wind, etc. This can lead to the fact that even your own sebum will not save you from unpleasant flaking, as well as the appearance of new inflammatory foci.

Proper care for oily skin in winter and late autumn should be built taking into account the following recommendations:

Taking care of oily skin in summer

Dehydrated skin - this is what a thoughtlessly long stay in the sun in the summer can turn into. Owners of oily skin with this trouble are much less common, however, they can sometimes be bothered by the sun-dried dermis.

  1. Cleanse your skin with a gel containing citric acid or glycolic acid.
  2. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day
  3. Wear soft makeup

It is not always possible to maintain the ideal state of oily skin at home. Especially if you are facing problems such as acne or post-acne.

therefore we offer you a list of salon proceduresthat will provide you with tangible help in the struggle for the perfect appearance.

Going to the beautician, of course, will cost more.than any home procedures. However, in this case, the result will justify the money spent.

So, the top salon cosmetic procedures for oily problem skin in women and men are traditionally headed by mechanical facial cleansing and chemical peels.

But there are other methodswhich give the best result, although the price of these services is quite high:

  1. Ultrasonic cleaning: Eliminate impurities and sebum using an acoustic wave that vibrates the pore walls.
  2. Galvanic cleaning: change in skin ph and deep cleansing of dermis layers with electrolyte solution.
  3. Vacuum cleaning: creating negative pressure on the skin and drawing in through a special attachment of sebum.

Rules for the care of young skin or skin after 25 years, after 30, etc. are based on general principles, but may have their own age characteristics.

Darsonval, or Modern replacement for the beautician

Now on sale darsonval appliances for home use... They are not very expensive, so you should seriously think about buying this device.

In addition to numerous useful properties, the device has a positive effect on oily skin, effectively treats acne and relieves inflammation. In addition, darsonvalization normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, has a bactericidal effect.

The essence of therapy is in pulsed exposure to high voltage currents on tissues. You may feel a little uncomfortable while swiping the machine over your face, but these sensations have nothing to do with pain. This means that you can easily withstand the procedure.


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