Let’s cut to the chase; no one likes it when their face looks greasy or shiny. If you’re someone who finds that your face appears shiny, they you most probably have oily skin. Other ways you can identify whether you have oily skin is if you can see blackheads or spots on the oily parts of your face or if your pores are large, particularly on the T-zone (the nose, chin and forehead).
Now you know for sure that you have oily skin, you might be wondering what caused it, so here’s some reasons why….
• Androgen hormones (the hormone responsible for oily skin) sometimes cause excessive sebum production. When there is too much sebum it can make the face appear shiny. It also mixes with the dead skin skin and bacteria on your face, clogging your pores. This causes a breeding ground for blackheads and spots – something nobody wants!
• Genetics and age can also play a part in whether you are prone to oily skin. Unfortunately sometimes it’s nothing you’ve done to cause it, it just happens.
• The time of the year can cause an impact on your skin. In winter your skin is more likely to dry up due to the change in temperatures between the cold outside and warm indoors. Therefore, the summer is when you will find your skin becomes more oily.
• Certain skin products can cause your skin to become oily. It’s important to use products which aren’t too harsh on the skin.
So, how can I manage my oily skin and avoid getting spots? Well, there are a number of things you can do at home to help make your skin less oily, but unfortunately you can’t always completely get rid of it.
• Cleansing twice a day
The first step of anyone’s skincare routine should be cleansing. This is particularly important for oily skin to ensure all the debris and excess sebum is removed. One tip for oily skin is to avoid cleansers that are oil based and use a gentle cleanser gel. Cleansing again at the end of the day will help to wash off any make-up or sebum that has collected throughout the day to help prevent breakouts.
• Use an alcohol-free toner
An alcohol-free toner which is packed with antioxidants can help to diminish the size of large pores and help to remove any debris or make-up that was missed when cleansing.
• Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps for oily skin. It can help to eliminate the excess oils, grime, dead skin cells and opens up the pores, de-clogging them. The best exfoliating ingredient to for oily skin to look out for is salicylic acid.
• Use a water-based SPF
If you have oily skin, you may fear putting on a thick sun cream as it can make your face appear even more oily. But, SPF is so important and shouldn’t be skipped out of your skincare routine! Opting for a water-based sunscreen will help to minimise a shiny look.
Home treatments can only do so much for your skin. Skin treatments such as Hydrafacials can do wonders for oily skin.
The Hydrafacial is a 6 step treatment which combines crucial steps needed for oily skin such as cleansing & exfoliating, extraction and hydration. Have a look at how each step helps your skin below:
Step one: detox
A lymphatic drainage technique is used to start the treatment. It helps to increase circulation, eliminate toxins and free the skin of impurities (important for oily skin).
Step two: cleansing & exfoliation
Dead skin cells and impurities are gently lifted for a deep-cleansing result whilst providing residual hydration.
Step three: brightening agent
A gentle glycolic and salicylic solution is applied, providing a one-step resurfacing procedure.
Step four: extraction
Blackheads and impurities in congested areas are extracted using salicylic acid and willow bark extract, preventing the buildup of dirt and sebum within the pores.
Step five: hydration
The skin is intensely hydrated using hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants.
Step six: rejuvenation
LED light is used to stimulate collagen and elasticity within the skin, whilst reducing redness and inflammation.
We LOVE the Hydrafacial for so many reasons, one of them being how great it is for oily skin! It gives you a deep cleanse and exfoliation, removing dead skin cells to reveal healthy skin underneath and can clear out your congested pores. This treatment will leave you with healthy, glowing, clean skin – what more could you ask for!
Just look how refreshed the skin looks after the treatment!
After the facial you will notice a reduction in blackheads too!
For more before and afters of this treatment, visit us on Instagram.
To book your Hydrafacial click here or contact us to get a FREE skin consultation with one of our experts.
Call us on 02083523523 or WhatsApp on 07963770519.
Hydrafacials aren’t the only treatment we offer at Simply Clinics. To see all our other amazing skin transformation treatments, follow us on Instagram @simplyclinics & @doctorsofsimplyclinics!
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