Understanding and managing your oily skin : Solutions, tips and much more!

Oily skin can be a struggle. The overproduction of sebum that is your skin's natural oil, leads to clogged pores and greasy appearance. Additionally, it can cause problems such as persistent acne and stubborn acne scars which stay for a long term and decrease confidence due to less desirable appearance. 

Externally, if you are living in an environment filled with dust and pollution, getting exposed to such environment causes the dirt to settle in your pores and lead to blackheads, whiteheads, or acne.

But fret not! With the right arsenal of products and smart skincare practices, you can achieve a balanced and radiant complexion, and even reverse signs of damage to your skin that have been caused previously. Here are some tips from the team of The Purest Solutions to choose tailored products to take care of your oily skin :

1. Choose cleanser appropriate to skin type. If you have oily skin chose a cleanser with salicylic acid that cleans the pores from within. If you are dealing with slightly dry skin, you must choose a cleanser that is gentle and does not strip your skin of the oils that it needs for regeneration.
2. Never skip toner. Yes, toner is most important step as it’s the last cleansing step and preps your skin for treatment. Choose glycolic acid toner if you are dealing with sebum issues, as it goes deep within your pores and melts away all excess sebum.



3. Targeted serums will go a long way. To deal with hyperpigmentation, oiliness, and acne scars, choose a serum with ingredients that create healthy melanin production in the skin, such as Vitamin C or Niacinamide. Additionally, Tea Tree extract and other exfoliants, help in clearing the skin and keeping it free from oil to avoid pimples from appearing.
4. Light weight moisturizer to seal all the goodness. Choose a lightweight water-based moisturizer for oily skin as you don’t want the grease from the cream to settle into your pores. Hyaluronic acid moisturizers work best for people with oily skin as they create a thin coat on the skin.
5. SPF is a must. Apart from dealing with melanin issues, applying SPF daily while going out or staying in is a must as it offers benefits such as anti-aging, hydrated skin as well as prevents from skin conditions such as melanoma.

 



6. Facial Peeling with AHA/BHA. New to facial peeling? Use a peeling solution once a week if you’re dealing with excessive oiliness, as it helps balance the melanin and control sebum production. Choose the ones with AHA and BHA as their active ingredient as they are not as harsh as other acid peeling and leave your skin brighter. 

And remember, healthy lifestyle practices such as staying hydrated and eating fresh help in controlling sebum production which lead to less oily skin and less acne. Stay healthy and check out www.thepurestsolutions.me for our oily skincare routine and concern related skincare products to find the perfect solutions to your skin problems.