Discover everything you need to know about oily and dehydrated skin.
Oily skin, also known as seborrhea among dermatologists, is an excess of sebum that appears in a shiny form in different areas of the face , especially central areas such as the nose or forehead.
What is happening when we have oily skin?
The pores of the skin dilate and become thicker. In the most severe cases, a thin layer of oil may be visible on the skin.
On the other hand, the following can also occur: oily dehydrated skin. In this case, although the skin produces a lot of sebum, it fails to retain enough water in its cells, causing dehydration and dullness.
Today we want to share with you some very useful information for treating oily skin using high-quality, organic, artisanal natural cosmetics.
Treatment for oily skin
It's important to note that cleansing, moisturizing, and caring for oily skin is different from that of other skin types.
When cleansing, it's very important to use cleansers designed for oily or combination skin (such as a mild soap, cleansing oil, or fluid gel) that are prone to acne. These types of cosmetics contain sebum regulators that help reduce or regulate oil production.
They also often include soothing compounds , which help prevent dryness or irritation due to inflammatory acne lesions.
When drying your face, it's important not to over-dry, as this can trigger what's known as compensatory hyperseborrhea. Therefore, at Saper, we encourage you to finish with a gentle toner.
What is the cleansing routine for oily skin?
We recommend using a sebum-regulating serum and a light, water-based moisturizer in the morning. At night, it's ideal to opt for an active ingredient aimed at acne or oil production, such as hazelnut or cedarwood oil.
As for exfoliation, it's true that you shouldn't overdo it, but you should do it more frequently than with other skin types: once or twice a week if you have acne, and three or four times a week if you don't have acne.
Products to combat oily skin
The most important thing when using cosmetics for oily skin is that they are non- comedogenic . It's recommended to use cosmetics with a fluid texture, such as clays, emulsions, serums, or light creams.
Moisturizers should be very gentle and light, or have a gel texture. These products can also be substituted with serums containing essential oils, for example.
Having oily skin doesn't mean neglecting hydration, as this would lead to dehydration. It means using cosmetics that provide moisture, not excess oil.
At Saper, we have the necessary products for treating oily and dehydrated skin.
Green Clay Balancing Soap : This green clay soap bar is especially indicated for oily and acne-prone skin.
Its composition of water and aloe vera hydrates, tones, disinfects, and purifies the skin. The green clay is antibacterial and soothing.
Tea tree essential oil is antiseptic, antibiotic and antiviral.
This soap leaves the skin prepared to receive the active ingredients of serums and moisturizers.
Perfect Balance Skin Serum: the facial serum that balances the skin's acidity and regulates oil production. It refines pores, evens skin tone, and prevents premature aging. Its jojoba oil composition makes it a cosmetic packed with vitamins and minerals; hazelnut oil exerts a soothing action on irritated skin, in addition to being a sebum-regulating oil; and argan oil is antioxidant, revitalizing, and non-comedogenic. Its cedarwood essential oil composition makes it a perfect ally for combating excess oil and restoring its primary balance.
Hydramat Skin Face Cream: This moisturizing face cream is also composed of hazelnut, jojoba, and argan oils, which restore the skin's natural balance and regulate excessive sebum production. Its light texture allows for quick absorption and maintains skin hydration. It provides evenness and radiance.
With these three products, you can perform a complete cleansing routine, starting with soap, continuing with serum, and finishing with cream. You can do this twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. This will help regulate oil production without overloading your skin .
Remember that the active ingredients in our laboratory-grown cosmetics are of very high quality: large quantities are not necessary to achieve an admirable effect.
You can try our Weekly Ritual Kit for combination-oily skin and see for yourself.
