PROPERLY CARE FOR OILY SKIN

Oily skin brings with it special challenges: enlarged pores, an oily shine and impurities such as pimples or blackheads occur primarily on the forehead, nose and chin. But with the right care routine, oily skin can not only be controlled - but can also be made to shine in the best possible way.

🔍Self-test: How to recognize oily skin

Clean your face thoroughly and dry it gently.
Wait a bit 30 minuteswithout applying additional care products.
Then press in soft paper towel lightly on forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.

Assessment: If there is a visible film of grease on the paper - especially in several facial zones - this is a sign oily skin there. If the cloth stays clean, it is more likely to be normal or dry skin. If the cloth only shows traces of grease in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), this is called Combination skin.

Other characteristics of greasy & oily skin

Make-up looks patchy after a short time and the complexion develops an unwanted shine
The pores are visibly dilated. The T-zone (nose, chin, forehead) in particular appears to have large pores
The skin is prone to inflammation and impurities such as pimples, blackheads or acne
This skin type has no feeling of tension

Causes of oily skin

Oily skin is the result of one excessive sebum production. Sebum fulfills an important role as a protective shield for our skin: it protects the epidermis, keeps it elastic and well moisturized. But an excess of sebum can not only lead to unpleasant shine. The accumulation of dirt and bacteria on the skin will also promote this pores clog – and the probability of Pimples or impurities rises.

HOW DO I CARE FOR OILY SKIN?

There is one for oily skin gentle removal of excess sebum in the center. Light, moisturizing textures that strengthen the skin barrier and reduce impurities are important. You should avoid rich formulations or oils. Skincare expert Leonie shows you suitable tips and products for the care of oily skin.

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Care routine

Step 1: Cleaning

Thoroughly remove excess sebum from your skin in the morning and evening,
but without aggressive, drying products. Gentle, moisturizing formulations are ideal

Product tip: The mild phytomineral Ferulic Skin Perfection Cleansing Gel cleanses effectively and ensures a fine-pored complexion with ferulic acid. Leonie's additional tip: The cleansing routine is only complete when the skin has been treated with a toner, which is suitable here Beauty Institute pH Balancing Toner especially good for oily skin.

Step 2: Exfoliate

For an extra dose of care: For oily skin, enzyme peels are the ideal choice to remove sebum and impurities to absorb and bind. Used once or twice a week at most, they can make a real difference and support clear, pure skin.

Application tip: Apply it specifically to areas where your skin tends to be shiny or uneven - for example just on that area T-zone or forehead. This means that dry skin areas are spared and your complexion appears more even.

Step 3: Concentrate or serum

Oily skin often struggles with an excess of lipids, but at the same time also with a lack of moisture. It is therefore advisable to keep the moisture above one serum or concentrate to supply. They provide the skin with a concentrated load of active ingredients without closing it off or putting any strain on it.

Product tip: The oil-free one Ultimate Fine Skin Concentrate regulates sebum production, supplies the skin with moisture and evens out impurities underlays out of.

Step 4: Face Cream

Even oily skin needs moisture! Light ones are perfect Moisturizers, emulsions or gels that are quickly absorbed by the skin and do not clog the pores. Rich formulations or oils should be avoided.

Product tip: The Retinol Science 24H Cream Actively stimulates skin renewal, has a pore-refining effect and reduces unevenness.