You have oily skin, so you should avoid using any oil-based skincare products. It makes sense, doesn’t it. What would you think though, if we said the truth is the complete opposite?
Oil-based skincare usage is beneficial for oily skin. It doesn’t make skin oiler, increase acne breakouts or make skin shinier. In fact, oil-based skincare helps to:
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Keep skin hydrated, while covered with a protective non pore clogging barrier
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Regulate the production of sebum or oil from your skin. This is because some oils will provide a signal to your skin that there is enough oil, so it can reduce oil production
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Dissolve any excess sebum and makeup, because oil cleansers attract and dissolve oil
This naturally brings us to discussing how to choose the best oil-based skincare products for your face.
Choosing Skincare for Oily Skin
When selecting skincare, it is important to choose products which are non-comedogenic, help control excess oil and hydrate skin. You will want to choose skincare products which are fragrance free, lightweight and will cleanse and tone your skin.
We recommend our 100% natural skincare range for oily skin includes:
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Hyaluronic Acid Serum – also found in skin, hyaluronic acid helps to keep skin hydrated, providing a natural barrier and increased skin elasticity. Well hydrated skin actually helps to control excess oil and reduce shine.
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Night Owl: Pore Refining Night Oil – your skin still needs loving care overnight, and that’s where our pore refining night oil comes into play. The natural ingredients work together to control sebum production by locking in hydration and helping to produce fresh dewy skin through the promotion of collagen.
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Skinperfection Daily Mineral Cleanser & Face Mask – a gentle skin cleanser is needed to prevent skin over drying, which will result in more sebum creation. Pores are deeply cleansed by the exfoliating powers of Diatomaceous Earth and Kaolin Clay, and the natural oils of Kawakawa, Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernel and Rosemary help to soothe and moisturise skin.
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Organic Rose & Cucumber Toning Mist – our toning mist works by soothing irritated skin, while conditioning and moisturising too. This helps to reduce oiliness and even out skin-tone.
We do recommend purchasing a Mini Face Skincare Sample Travel Set before purchasing full sized products. Remember that while it sounds counter-intuitive, using oil-based skincare products when you have oily skin keeps your skin hydrated, which leads to less oil being created. It’s a total game changer! We’d love to help you choose the best skincare products for your oily skin; please reach out and we can make personalised recommendations.
