Oily Skin Treatments

Oily Skin Treatment Information

Oily skin happens when the sebaceous glands in the skin produce an excess of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that is very helpful in keeping skin hydrated and flexible. Sebum plays a vital role in keeping skin healthy and youthful and is nature’s anti-ageing protection for skin.

However, when excess sebum is produced, this can lead to blocked pores, bacterial growth which causes blackheads and acne breakouts.

The key to controlling acne in oily skin is not to try and reduce the amount of sebum the skin produces, which can dry, damage and prematurely age skin, but to stop the sebum becoming overrun with acne-causing bad bacteria.

Oily skin can be managed using targeted and innovative daily skincare products that tackle this skin condition.

Our products help both keep sebum pure and prevent it from becoming overrun with acne causing bacteria while also boosting levels of good skin bacteria, but still letting your skin produce everything it needs to keep it healthy and robust. Providing sebum doesn’t get infested with bad bacteria and skin has healthy levels of good skin bacteria, then oily skin should not trigger more breakouts. In fact when effectively managed, people with oily skin often have much softer, hydrated and younger-looking skin.

By stocking products from the Skin Shop Clarol range and encouraging customers to use them as part of their daily skincare routine, oily skin doesn’t have to be a curse, in fact it can be a real benefit.

Some first signs of Oily Skin include:

A person may first notice they have oily skin by seeing that their skin is shinier and feels greasy to touch, especially later in the day. Other noticeable symptoms of oily skin type include makeup sliding off the face, blackheads, pimples, whiteheads, and pores looking noticeably larger in appearance. People with oily skin often get more spots on their foreheads and between their eyes.

Oily skin causes

The sebaceous glands cause oily skin on your face by producing too much sebum. Everyone has these glands, and everyone needs them to produce some oil to help keep skin healthy. However, when the skin produces too much sebum the skin becomes greasy and congested.

If you have oily skin, you will notice that your skin often looks shiny. You may become frustrated that no matter how much you cleanse your skin, it still feels and looks greasy.

You will also likely suffer from regular breakouts. This is because the excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells, and these get stuck in pores and attracting bad bacteria that leads to acne.

There are several reasons a person might experience oily skin. Some are genetic. However, environmental and lifestyle factors also play a significant role. Getting rid of oily skin entirely can sometimes be a challenge. However, there are many treatments and lifestyle changes a person can try to help make skin less oily.

Treatments for oily skin with Skin Shop

The Skin Shop team are skincare experts, and if you are suffering from oily skin, they will be able to help you identify the best treatment for your skin. You can find lots of information and answers about our products and various types of skin conditions on our website. Or, if you’d like to chat with one of our team, you can get in touch by phone 01794 527433, or email [email protected].

Our vegan acne skincare kits which are chemical and perfume free include sebum purifying treatments, pore minimisers, exfoliating washes and treatments to boost good skin bacteria all of which are designed to effectively manage oily skin to prevent acne and breakouts.

While oily skin can be distressing, there are many treatments out there that can help keep it under control. By using the following treatments, you can manage oily skin and prevent breakouts and acne.

Oily Skin Symptoms

Some common symptoms of oily skin include:

• Shiny or greasy looking skin
• Clusters of black heads
• Whiteheads
• More acne on the forehead and between the eyes than elsewhere on the face

Oily Skin Treatments

• Exfoliate regularly - Exfoliating oil skin daily with a gentle exfoliating wash free from harsh chemicals or perfumes can reduce the build up of dead skin cells that clump in pores with the excess sebum.
• Use products to manage oily skin - Many over the counter skincare products formulated for acne contain harsh ingredients designed to ‘dry up’ sebum production and kill all skin bacteria (both good and bad), While this is effective in the very short term, in the long term it causes oily skin to produce even more sebum to compensate for the dryness caused by the acne treatments. Skin regularly exposed to these sebum drying chemicals also becomes more sensitive and fragile, meaning that it’s prone to more breakouts and redness so often people end up with not only oilier skin than before but inflamed and sensitive skin too.
• Use a toner - Toners can help ensure the skin is really clean, unblock pores, balance out the skin, and have soothing properties. Try to avoid alcohol-based toners that may be irritating to sensitive skin.
• Pat rather than rub skin dry - Oil production can occur when the skin is stimulated, so take extra care when drying the skin and gently pat it dry with a soft towel rather than rubbing it. Also, try to avoid touching the face as much as possible as this can also stimulate the glands, resulting in higher oil production.
• Try blotting papers - Blotting papers are absorbent papers that pull oil from the skin. They won’t help lower the amount of oil produced but can absorb the excess oil, making a face appear less shiny.
• Use face masks - Some face masks designed to tackle oily skin can be useful. Ingredients such as honey and oatmeal can gently cleanse the skin and have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe it.
• Apply moisturiser - Many people with oily skin avoid moisturisers; however, certain moisturisers can benefit this skin type.