SKIN FACTS - Oily and Problematic Skin Care

Dear readers of our blog, summer is slowly coming to an end, the sun's rays are gradually fading, and even during this period we cannot avoid increased care for our skin.

Today we will focus on oily and problematic skin types. Together we will look at what proper care for this type of skin should look like and what everything needs to be considered.

As we informed you in the previous article SKIN FACTS - Skin Types and Their Special Care, oily and problematic skin is characterized by the term normotonic (or normotonic-atonic). It is characterized by a thicker structure, the appearance of enlarged pores, and acne manifestations such as comedones (blackheads). Inflamed clogged pores create painful acne, which most often ends in pigment spots, or worse, scars.

Basic care for this type of skin includes choosing the right products with appropriate composition. For oily and problematic skin, we recommend looking for products containing salicylic acid, niacinamide and retinol.

While salicylic acid reduces inflammation, niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) helps treat skin conditions. They have in common that they prevent pore formation. As for retinol (vitamin A), it reduces sebum. These substances can be applied as part of several steps in your daily care routine.

Cleansing

Washing your face morning and evening should be a given, preferably with gentle products. This way you avoid unnecessary stress on your skin. An ideal choice is a cleansing product that removes sebum, which builds up on the face during sleep. For oily skin, a certain choice is the cleansing foam COSRX - Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser containing salicylic acid - one of the best substances in preventing acne and pigment spots.

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Many women have appreciated the effects of the cleansing paste MERUMAYA - Mineral Cleansing Paste in their morning routine. The paste has a brightening effect and promotes collagen and elastin formation.

Another way to draw excess oil and impurities from the skin is to use soap. In this case, we recommend purely natural soap Mylo Charcoal Soap "Black Sheep" with antibacterial and antiseptic effects.

Hydration

The condition of our skin reflects our lifestyle, habits, or the diet we consume. Adequate fluids, especially clean water and green tea, significantly contribute to beautiful healthy skin. This goal can be supported by properly chosen hydrating care. Recommended choices are hydrating creams containing niacinamide, for example PYUNKANG YUL - Acne Cream. Thanks to niacinamide, the cream brightens and is classified in the popular anti-aging category.

Let us not forget that as part of daily and night care, it is good to reach for a serum, in the case of oily and problematic skin, we recommend a serum containing Niacinamide, for example The Ordinary Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 10% + Zinc 1% for increased skin protection.

Makeup Removal

The stumbling block in skin care for many women is incorrect makeup removal at the end of the day. Careless skin cleansing in this case creates room for pore clogging with makeup residue or dirt. Toner COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner with AHA and BHA acids cleanses pores, hydrates, moisturizes, and reduces pigment spots.

Avoid unpleasant problems with oily and problematic skin by choosing appropriate cosmetics. Healthy nutrition, skin cleansing with the right products, and subsequent daily and night care will bear fruit in a short time. And what more can we wish for in such a rushed time?