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Oily skin is basically a product of over eager sebaceous glands. It can lead to not just greasy skin, but skin complaints, blemishes and even acne.
According to LiveStrong, oily and combination skin naturally produces excess sebum — otherwise known as skin oils. For some this creates a sheen on the skin, while others experience blemishes from oil buildup. Skin needs to be balanced in order to minimize oil production without drying out. Some chemical products strip the skin and cause it to overcompensate by producing more sebum. Natural ingredients cleanse and nourish your skin without causing irritation. Take on a natural skin-care routine to reduce overactive sebum glands, and leave the blotting papers at home.
Cool Cleansing
Cleansing skin morning and night will help to prevent oil buildup and blackheads. Combine 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of water and 1/2 tablespoon of honey. Wet your face with warm water to open your pores, and massage the mixture over your face using an upward circular motion for 30 seconds. Rinse with warm water and use a clean cotton cloth to wipe away any remaining cleanser.
T-Zone Toning
Toning is essential in balancing the skin. Drying out oily skin will only lead your skin to overcompensate with excess sebum production in the future. Witch hazel is a natural toner that is ideal for oily skin. It clears any remaining debris and residue from your pores, while restoring the natural pH balance. Skin is left feeling refreshed, but not tight and uncomfortable. Soak an exfoliating cotton pad in witch hazel after cleansing morning and night; smooth it over your skin, concentrating on the T-zone. The exfoliating cotton pad will gently remove dead skin as you tone and is less abrasive than a manual exfoliator.
Helpful Hydration
Oily skin needs to be moisturised to prevent it from overproducing sebum. Use essential oils to stop sebum production, while treating any blemishes and calming redness. Sea Buckthorn Oil contains vitamins A, E and C and absorbs into the skin to fight internal and external aggressors. It strengthens the skin to promote balance and healing. Massage a dime-size amount of oil into your skin both morning and night. Use an upward circular motion to encourage sebum to drain and prevent under-the-skin blemishes. Apply the oil while your skin is still damp from cleansing and toning so that it can be thoroughly absorbed.
We love Gatineau Clear & Perfect Sebo-Regulating Concentrate, which has lentil seed extract + salicylic acid – slows down sebum production, and unblocks and reduces pore size thereby limiting the appearance of skin blemishes. Purifying Boldo extract activates the skin’s natural defense systems against bacteria while reducing flushing. Day after day skin is visibly purified: shine is neutralized, skin texture is refined and skin tone is clear and radiant.
Skin is purified and cleansed. As the weeks go by sebum production is regulated, pores are cleared, skin texture is refined and skin imperfections decrease.