Oily skin can be a struggle. There is no greater (beauty) letdown than starting the day with a fresh complexion that veers into oil slick territory midday. Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks to keep your oily skin under control and your complexion fresh and clean all day. Here is our guide to caring for an oily complexion, including a curated skin care routine for oily skin.
What Makes Skin Oily?
Like dry or combination skin, oily skin is a genetic skin type. It is linked to a hereditary disposition to overproduce the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which triggers an excess of sebum production in the skin. We need sebum – the oily, waxy substance that lubricates the skin – to keep our moisture barrier intact, but overproduction can become problematic. Excess oil causes pores to enlarge (as they stretch to contain the amount of oil generated) and when trapped, oil can combine with dead skin cells and bacteria on the skin’s surface to cause breakouts.
Skin Type Test
There are a few giveaways that you have oily skin. It often displays the following characteristics:
- Shiny looking
- Greasy to the touch
- Orange peel-like texture with visible, enlarged pores
- Breakout-prone
- Makeup feels like it slides off as soon as it is applied
Still unsure if you have an oily complexion? Try this 3-step test to reveal your skin type:
- Cleanse & Wait
Wash your face with your favorite Eminence Organics cleanser and do not apply additional product for at least an hour. - Blot
Take a clean piece of tissue and gently dab your T-Zone. - Examine Your Skin
If your skin feels comfortable (not tight), but there is residue on the tissue, your skin is likely oily.
How To Fix Oily Skin
Oily skin may be genetic, but oil production can also be influenced by hormones, stress, the environment and seasonal changes. Here are a few tips to keep oily skin in check. Read more…
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