4 Products To Try, If You Have Oily Skin

The most common mistake people with oily skin make, is that they try to combat the problem, instead of finding the underlying cause and revising their skin care routine.

Because we know that many women, of all ages, struggle with oily skin and frequent breakous, our primary goal has always been to point them in the right direction and help them balance their skin naturally.

Today, we’d like to share with you our Holy Grail products for oily skin and explain why we think they are game-changers.

pH Balancing Toner

Using a toner is not a must and may seem like an unnecessary extra step to some, but if your sebaceous glands “don’t behave well”, a well-formulated, natural/organic toner can improve the condition of your skin significantly.

The best toners for oily skin are those that have mild astringent and pH balancing properties, because the pH balance of your skin is directly related to the function of the sebum-secreting glands. Once your skin’s pH is normalized, you’ll notice that oil production has been reduced as well.

Note: Avoid toners that contain alcohol! While it is true that alcohol dissolves oils with ease, it is also true that it has drying effect on the skin, which in the long run actually worsens the problem with sebum hyper-secretion.

What to Try: Purifying Toner

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Hydrating Serum

Though serums are products that compliment your skin care regimen, that doesn’t mean, you can’t use them alone. Serums are perfect for people with oily skin, because they sink into the skin immediately after application. Serums enriched with hyaluronic acid restore moisture levels and keep your skin elastic and firm, without clogging pores and/or causing breakouts.

What to Try: Hyaluroinic Acid Hydra Max Serum

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Gentle Cleanser

If there is one thing all people with oily skin have in common, that would be their affection for super-ultra-lathering cleansers that leave the skin “squeaky clean”. The issue with the so called “squeaky clean” feeling is that even though it feels nice, it is actually a sign that your skin has been stripped off its natural oils.

No “skin crime” is left unpunished, though. When you use harsh cleanser and you over-dry your skin, our sebaceous glands go haywire and start producing even more oil, to compensate for the loss of sebum.

To break the vicious circle, opt for sulfate-free cleansers that are gentle on the skin. Believe it or not, cleansers that don’t lather like bath foam can perform just as good.

What to Try: Sweet Orange Foaming Cleanser

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Facial Scrub

As we all know, oily skin is usually more prone to breakouts that dry/combo skin. The reason for this is that the layer of sebum that coats the skin slows down the natural shedding of epidermal cells. Once these dead cells mix with the sebum, they start trapping more impurities. Eventually, this “mix” of sebum, epidermal cells and dirt, clogs your pores and leads to the appearance of pimples.

Here is where a good facial scrub comes in. When you exfoliate the skin, you remove the dead cells that build up on the skin surface, along with impurities trapped in your pores. Regular exfoliation will boost skin’s glow, smooth out skin surface and ensure flawless makeup application.

What to Try: Cranberry Bio Exfoliating Scrub