How do you cleanse oily skin?

What is oily skin? Oily and/or impure skin is often the result of overactive sebaceous glands in the skin. Excessive production of sebum creates a shiny effect, which is a typical characteristic of oily skin. Other features are : coarse pores, blackheads and pimples or impurities . To combat this, it is important to clean and care for the skin with the right products. In this blog we explain what you can do to prevent oily skin, which make-up is best to use and how to cleanse oily skin.

How do you cleanse oily skin?

Using drying cleansers or toners may seem like a good idea, but it’s best to avoid them. Drying products encourage the skin to produce more sebum. Result: your skin will shine even more. Instead, use a mild, water-soluble cleanser for oily skin twice a day . Then it is best to use an alcohol-free toner . A toner helps to restore the skin, makes the pores less visible and removes the last remnants of your cleanser or make-up.

 Optiphar tip : Be  sure to check out the Caudalie Vinopure range , which has been specially developed for oily skin with impurities. The products in this range absorb sebum, reduce impurities and refine the skin texture.

How do you take care of oily skin?

If you suffer from oily skin, it is best to use a gentle scrub or peeling  for oily skin 1 to 2 times a week  . A peel will purify your skin and remove dead skin cells. A deep-cleansing  mask for oily skin also works  wonders. A must for oily skin is to invest in a mask with green clay or tea tree. Masks with these ingredients purify the skin, absorb sebum and help prevent pimples. Furthermore, people often think that it is not necessary to moisturize oily skin, but oily skin also needs hydration! So use a moisturizing day cream for oily or acne-prone skin. So don’t skip this step in your skincare routine. It is best to choose a moisturizing cream with a light and mattifying formula for oily skin.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ is a corrective and deep cleansing care against impurities and scars. This cream was developed especially for acne prone skin.

Fresh gel-cream that provides hydration for up to 24 hours and makes the skin matte for a long time.

Absorbs quickly into  the skin: non-sticky and non-greasy.

YUN ACN Cream is an effective care for  normal to oily skin  that  fights and prevents pimples and impurities.  This light and moisturizing cream contains natural probiotics that  help restore the natural skin balance.

Does not cause  dry patches or redness.

Cares for the skin  in a sustainable and friendly way without affecting its delicate and natural balance.

Contains  l evende good bacteria (probiotics)  and fights bad bacteria.

Which foundation for oily skin?

When choosing makeup for oily skin, it is best to go for mattifying products . To make your foundation last all day, apply a primer first . Then apply the right foundation for oily skin. It is best to choose a  light, oil-free formula that will not clog the pores. If you don’t use a custom foundation, you will make your skin even oilier. If your skin still shines after applying a primer and foundation, you can add a mattifying powder on top. This way you can mattify your T-zone extra and your make-up stays in place all day without shifting!