You have tried everything in vain, your skin remains oily. Between myths and realities, you have a hard time sorting out. We help you see more clearly.
Oily skin: sun, friend or foe?
Misconception: The sun dries up the pimples of oily skin
You bask in the sun for hours – not only to tan but, to “dry out” your pimples. Some of you are even turning to UV cabins when the sun is not shining.
The truth : The sun is a fake friend of oily and acne skin. It initially seems to dry up pimples but, in fact, it contributes to the thickening of the skin and therefore to the clogging of the pores. As a result, the production of sebum also increases. If you are in the sun, don’t forget your sun protection index 30, which moisturizes and protects the skin from UV rays and skin dryness. Prefer an oil-free fluid or gel: they are lighter than creams, so they don’t clog pores.
Misconception : Acne Treatments Reduce Skin Sebum
Drugstores are full of products that target oily skin and “fight acne.” You accumulate these treatments and your bathroom cabinets fill up with lotions containing “benzoyl peroxide”, “glycolic and salicylic acids, and other alcohol-based solutions. All in the hope that they will reduce your sebum by the way. same occasion.
The truth : Some skin types (especially teenagers) respond positively to stronger treatments. Yet these same products can overstimulate the epidermis, making the problem worse instead of solving it. This is because salicylic acid encourages the elimination of dead skin cells, but has no effect on the elimination of bacteria and the production of sebum, the excess of which makes the skin oily.
The solution? Classic soaps and alcohol-based lotions are avoided. Prefer moisturizing formulas for oily or combination skin, or hypoallergenic with a rather short list of ingredients. Cleanse your skin to get rid of the sebum, but not too often so as not to attack it. Use light makeup removers, for example thermal water treatment, cleansing water. Once a week, add a scrub and one antibacterial mask to moderate sebum production. Thus, you rebalance the complexion and the excess fat is calmed.
Oily skin: do we wear makeup or not?
The Misconception: Oily Skin Should Avoid Fat
You don’t touch burgers, fries, and anything that comes from a frying pan because their high oil content is believed to increase sebum and promote fat.acne.
The truth : This is not totally wrong. There is no infallible evidence demonstrating the negative effects on the skin. However, it is important to keep a balanced diet, limited in industrial fats (including pastries and ready meals) and sweet fats (sodas, chocolate, ice cream, etc.). Blood sugar and hormones thus remain stable. This causes fewer skin reactions, including excess sebum.
The misconception: oily skin should avoid makeup
Make-up suffocates our skin by clogging your pores, which results in the aggravation of sebum.
The truth : On the contrary. Covering and correcting makeup is ideal for hide imperfections. Mattifying, non-comedogenic and non-greasy products are used. However, try not to powder your face too much, this can lead to clogging of the pores. Instead, fight against sebum surges with mattifying papers. They absorb excess fat without leaving any thickness on the skin. At the end of the day, don’t forget the make-up removal box: clean your skin with a micellar water.
