Oily Skin: Which treatments should you choose?

An oily skin is typically shiny and greasy. These characteristic traits are due to an overproduction of sebum. Secreted by the sebaceous glands, it contributes to the protection of the skin. However, in large quantities, it creates a favourable environment for the formation of blackheads and pimples.

Furthermore,the skin appears dull and thick, the skin texture is uneven and the pores are visible and enlarged. If you recognise yourself in these descriptions, you evidently have oily skin, but fear not! A suitable beauty routine can help you cleanse your epidermis to regain healthy skin.

We recommend opting for treatments containing active ingredients with purifying, mattifying and astringent properties, such as theazelaic acid, AHA (glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc...), BHA (salicylic acid, etc...), the niacinamide, the zinc PCA, etc... Several steps are essential for purifying oily skin.

Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser that respects the skin's balance (alcohol-free, fragrance-free...). Otherwise, the skin will react by producing more sebum. You can use our rebalancing cleansing care with nettle, handcrafted in France and 100% natural. Cold saponified, it is composed of eucalyptus globulus essential oil and nettle powder.

Alternatively, you can apply our purifying cleansing gel. Enriched with purifying active ingredients such as zinc PCA, this cleansing gel sanitises the skin, regulates sebum production and limits the development of blemishes. You can then apply thepeppermint hydrosol to rebalance the skin's pH. It's worth noting, for oily skin, cleansing with a washing gel can be done only in the evening to avoid stimulating sebum production. In the morning, simply apply the hydrosol to sanitise your skin.

Begin by applying themattifying serum highly concentrated in azelaic acid. It helps to regulate sebum production for a mattified skin appearance. Contrary to popular belief, do not neglect the daily hydration of your skin. Then apply the purifying face cream. Enriched with sebum-regulating and antibacterial active ingredients like zinc PCA, this cream purifies the skin and combats skin imperfections.

The glycolic acid serum helps to remove sebum for smoother and more unified skin. It should only be applied in the evening. Importantly, it should not be rinsed off! Initial uses may cause slight redness as the skin adjusts to the molecule. These effects fade after several uses. However, it is not recommended for sensitive skin.

To regulate sebum production and unclog blocked pores, our purifying mask with charcoal and green clay with a clay-like texture should be applied once or twice a week on clean, dry skin.