Have you ever asked yourself "Why is my skin so oily?" or wondered how to get rid of oily skin? You're not alone. There's an epidemic of oily skin currently happening from coast to coast. Think it can't happen to you? It can!
Excess oil doesn't just happen to those with genetically oily skin – virtually anyone can experience an oily face in the form of breakthrough shine and excess oil throughout the day. In fact, nearly 75% of people said they experience occasional to frequent breakthrough shine.
Are you one of the many who want to get rid of oily skin? Read on to learn your oily skin causes and treatments.
Barbara Salomone
Hi Jenna – Thanks for your comment, as it illustrates that there are many people with misconceptions about oily skin! It does in fact need moisturization. Here’s why:nnOil is not the same thing as water.They serve two different functions, but combine together to create our Hydro Lipidic Barrier.nHuman sebum is a natural secretion comprised of: oil, waxes, oil, wax, protein, cholesterol, and cellular debris. The purpose of sebum is to lubricate your skin and protect it from invasive organisms, and it’s only one component what every skin needs to be healthy, since there is no water present in sebum.n nSo having oil present on the skin, whether it be a little or a great deal, has nothing to do with how much moisture (which comes from water) your skin has. Your skin either absorbs water from the outside, or is produced by our sweat glands. The problem with an oily skin is this: when you have too much oil on the surface of the skin, this can cause a barrier that prevents the proper amount of water moisture to reach the surface of the skin. What makes things worse, are internal and external forces that rob our skin of what little moisture it has. This often occurs through harsh environment, pollution, diet, etc.n nThis is why moisturizer is so important, for all skin types, including oily. An oily skin, since it has quite enough oil already, needs a moisturizer that is oil-free. This is why our Beyond Hydration moisturizer is so effective. It gives an oily skin what it needs- hydration, protection from moisture loss, and it’s non-pore clogging plant extracts also help strengthen and refresh. nnOil Control Mattifier is ideal to use before Beyond Hydration to help control the excess oil and help absorb breakthrough shine through the day. You can also dab it on over makeup as needed. nnI truly hope this helps clear up one of the most common ‘oily skin myths’ I’ve seen in my time as a skin care professional.