Treatments for oily skin (English)

Caring for oily facial skin is a set of cosmetic measures that helps reduce the oiliness of the skin and normalize the production of sebum (sebum). It is well known that on oily skin, wrinkles appear at 50 or even 60 years old. However, the “stubborn nature” of this type of skin, which manifests itself in the form of acne, acne, pimples and oily shine on the face, is not the most pleasant bonus for prolonging youth.

In this article we will look at what is the proper care for oily skin, how to deal with oiliness and how to get rid of oily shine on the face.

What are the characteristics of oily skin?

During puberty, the activity of the hormonal system intensifies in adolescents, which manifests itself as an unstable hormonal background, which affects the functioning of the sebaceous glands. So much sebum is produced that it clogs the sebaceous ducts, thereby disrupting the natural exfoliation of the epidermis, provoking the development of pimples and blackheads on its surface.

After puberty, about 25 years, the functioning of the hormonal system normalizes and the skin becomes normal, mixed or dry. However, in a small number of young people, the sebaceous glands continue to actively secrete sebum and the oily type remains with them for the rest of their lives.

Fat tone is a consequence of the increased action of the hormone testosterone. This hormone promotes excess production of sebum, which, when reaching the surface of the epidermis, makes it greasy and shiny. If too much sebum is secreted, then its excess leads to blockage of the sebaceous ducts. In this way, a sebaceous plug is formed, which prevents sebum and waste products of the sebaceous glands from coming out. Bacteria and microorganisms love this environment. In the conditionally pathogenic flora, every person has such bacteria, but since there is no appropriate environment for their activation, they are in a state of hibernation. However, the emergence of a favorable environment activates their activity, which leads to their reproduction and spread throughout the epidermis. Inflamed and unattractive nodules filled with purulent formations appear on its surface. This condition of the skin looks extremely unattractive, because blackheads, pimples and acne can quickly spread, capturing more and more new areas.

So, let’s name the main reasons that cause oily skin:

Excess testosterone. We can say that this is the main reason for oily skin. This problem appears during puberty, but after 25 years it goes away on its own. Most often, the cause of oily skin is determined by the sensitivity of the receptors of the sebaceous and hair follicles to their own hormones.
Heredity. Genetic predisposition, as a result of the functioning of the hormonal, endocrine and nervous systems, can cause the development of oily seborrhea of the skin. In this case, oily skin accompanies a person throughout his life and the only way to resist it is to learn how to properly care for the skin.
Unbalanced diet. Poor nutrition can lead to red, inflamed rashes, as fatty, fried and spicy foods cause disturbances in the digestive system.
Depression and stress. As a result of stress, disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system occur, which leads to an imbalance in the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Thus, the skin very often reacts to stress with rashes, pimples and acne.
Diseases of internal organs. Chronic diseases of the endocrine or digestive system can lead to hormonal imbalance. As a result, the work of the sebaceous glands and sebum production are enhanced.
Alcohol-based cosmetics. Regular use of alcohol lotions and tonics leads, oddly enough, to increased sebum production. When using alcohol preparations, severe dehydration of the epidermis occurs, the sebaceous glands receive a signal that they need to produce sebum and begin to produce it in large quantities.
Frequent peelings. Overuse of exfoliation can lead to permanent damage and injury to the skin that accompanies the exfoliation process, resulting in excessive activity of the sebaceous glands.

Sometimes increased sebum production can be caused by more than one reason.

Signs of oily skin

Bold tone is characterized by the following features:

the appearance of a greasy film (usually half an hour after washing)
oily sheen in the T-zone
enlarged pores
presence of comedones
constant rashes, pimples and acne on the face
irritation and peeling of the skin
the presence of dark spots at the site of the rash
the appearance of post-acne and pockmarks.

Treatment of oily skin requires a professional and competent approach, so you should not self-medicate, but entrust your face to a specialist.

How to properly care for oily skin tone

Any type of tone needs proper care, and bold is no exception. The appearance of the skin will depend on the correctness of the chosen manipulations. Care procedures should be accompanied by compliance with the following recommendations:

Diet therapy. It is necessary to exclude fried, hot, spicy, sweet and salty foods, alcoholic beverages, chocolate and coffee from the diet.
Avoiding stress and strong psycho-emotional states. Excitement of the nervous system provokes increased sebum secretion. Sedatives will help relieve nervous excitement.
Wash your pillowcase regularly. It is recommended to change the pillowcase every other day, since bacteria accumulate on this personal hygiene item, which causes inflammation of the skin.
Avoid touching your face with your hands. You should not touch your face with dirty hands, and in general it is advisable not to touch it, even if it seems that your hands are clean. This increases the likelihood of acne and pimples.
Avoid squeezing pimples and comedones. Such manipulations should only be carried out by a specialist under sterile conditions. Failure to comply with safety measures can lead to very serious consequences, including sepsis (general blood poisoning).
Mandatory removal of decorative cosmetics before going to bed. Makeup interferes with the normal functioning of skin processes, leading to blockage of sebaceous ducts and pores. All this provokes the appearance of acne and pimples.

Step-by-step skincare routines for oily skin tones

To properly care for oily skin, you must use the following algorithm:

cleansing
toning
peeling
creams, serums and emulsions
steam baths
masks for oily complexions.

Cleansing

If you have oily skin, you should cleanse your skin at least twice a day. For this purpose, special cleansers are used: gels, foams, creams, milk. It is not recommended to use soap, since it contains alkali and dries out the skin, which leads to even more sebum secretion. Oily skin does not tolerate hot and cold water, so you need to wash your face with water at room temperature. Hot water provokes activation of the sebaceous glands, causing atony of the epidermis and enlargement of pores.

When washing with a cleanser, foam or gel, you can use a special sponge or brush, which provides deeper cleansing of the pores. The cleansing gel is applied to the face, then gently massage the face with a brush for several minutes. Then the face is rinsed with water.

Toning

Toning is necessary in order to restore skin tone and eliminate cleanser residues. The toner or lotion should contain salicylic acid and zinc oxide. Lotion with alcohol is used only for very oily skin with profuse rashes, acne and pimples. This lotion is not intended for everyday use. Also, tea tree essential oil is used to heal inflammatory elements on the face, since it is a powerful antiseptic and has a wound-healing effect.

Use of peelings

Peels are necessary to exfoliate dead skin particles and prevent pore clogging. To carry out the procedure, use ready-made industrial peels and scrubs or exfoliants prepared at home.

Applying creams

Cream for oily skin is necessary for additional nutrition and hydration. Such creams should not contain large amounts of fat. Non-greasy textures or hydrogels containing astringent antiseptic extracts of medicinal plants (eucalyptus, tea tree, pine and cedar) are suitable as creams.

A moisturizer for oily skin should be labeled as non-comedogenic (that is, it will not clog pores). Cream for oily and problematic facial skin is necessary to remove oily shine and eliminate inflammatory elements on the epidermis.

Steam baths

It is useful for those with oily skin to take steam baths once a month. For this procedure, you can use extracts of medicinal herbs. They are carried out after thorough cleansing of the skin and preferably before bedtime. These procedures increase blood circulation, eliminate comedones and cleanse pores.

Face masks

Masks for oily tones can prevent the appearance of acne and acne, prevent inflammatory processes on the surface of the skin, deeply cleanse the pores, dry the epidermis and whiten the face. You can use ready-made industrial masks or homemade ones. The masks are applied to previously cleansed skin and left for a certain time.

Homemade masks for oily skin

Treatments for oily skin tone include homemade masks prepared according to traditional medicine recipes. For their preparation, essential and natural oils, medicinal herbs, food and pharmaceutical products are used. However, when using home remedies, you need to make sure that you do not have a sensitive reaction to certain products.

Oatmeal based cleanser

To prepare the product, you need to take 100 grams of baby soap, place it in a bowl, add half a glass of decoction of medicinal herbs and melt everything over low heat, remembering to stir. To the mixture add one tablespoon of ground oatmeal, half a teaspoon of lemon juice and almond oil, and 5 drops of peppermint and rosemary essential oil. Mix all ingredients well and place in a mold to harden. Use the product while cleansing and washing your face.

Cleanser based on white and blue clay

Pass 100 grams of baby soap through a grater, add half a glass of medicinal herbs (calendula, chamomile), put the mixture on the fire, stirring it gradually. Add 5 drops of tea tree oil, 2 ml of grape seed oil and a quarter teaspoon of lemon juice to the mixture. Mix all ingredients well and place in a mold to harden. Use the product while washing.

Sea salt and lemon juice scrub

Mix lemon juice and fine sea salt in equal proportions (grind it first). Exfoliate the skin with the resulting mixture for 1-2 minutes, but first cleanse your face thoroughly.

Wheat bran, honey and lemon

Melt two tablespoons of honey in a water bath. Add two tablespoons of lemon juice and one tablespoon of wheat bran to honey. Stir the mixture, cool to room temperature and apply to the face. Use as a scrub, massaging the skin for 1-2 minutes, then rinse.

Tonic with essential oil and vinegar

Tonic is made from one third of a glass of apple cider vinegar, half a glass of chamomile decoction and five drops of essential oil (tea tree, juniper, lavender). Pour the resulting mixture into a glass bottle, cover with a lid and shake well. Shake the tonic each time before use.

Lemon juice, mint and calendula

Pour boiling water over one bag of mint tea and let it brew. Separately prepare a decoction of calendula. Pour mint tea, two teaspoons of calendula and one tablespoon of lemon juice into a clean glass bowl. Close the lid and mix everything well.

Oatmeal and grapefruit

Grind oatmeal in a blender. Add a quarter glass of grapefruit juice to them. Mix everything and apply to face. Exfoliate your face first so that the mask has the best effect. Leave the mixture for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

White clay and pineapple

Mix two tablespoons of white clay with one tablespoon of pineapple juice. The mixture should have a mushy consistency. Cool the mixture in the refrigerator for 8-10 minutes. Then apply to face, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Answering the question of what to do with oily skin, we’ll say right away - take your skin type for granted. That is, do not panic, do not get carried away with alcohol-containing tonics and generally do not try to go against nature. And remember: improving the color and texture of your face, as well as reducing excess shine, is entirely within your power.

Why facial skin becomes oily: main reasons
Top tips for caring for oily skin
How to care for oily skin during the day
Cosmetics review
Salon treatments for oily skin
Care for oily skin in men

Characteristics of oily skin

Oily facial skin is characterized by excessive shine and is often characterized as problematic. To figure out whether your skin is of the oily type, Biotherm brand expert in Russia Elena Alekseeva advises conducting a small experiment.

To check how oily your skin is, apply a mattifying wipe to it two hours after washing your face © iStock

Here are some more distinguishing characteristics of oily skin.

Pores are enlarged all over the face.

Increased sebum production, oily sheen.

Blackheads, clogged pores, blackheads and pimples.

The skin is not prone to the early appearance of wrinkles.

Why facial skin becomes oily: main reasons

Oily skin can be either hereditary or acquired.

“Most often, oily skin is a companion of young age. Then, as a rule, it becomes combined,” explains Elena Alekseeva. “Greasiness and shine appear due to hypertrophied work of the sebaceous glands.”

Makeup doesn't stick well to oily skin © iStock

Let's figure out why the glands can go into increased work mode.

Hormonal imbalance. The fact is that hormones have a direct effect on the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Increases skin oiliness, for example, adrenaline, the level of which increases in the body during stressful situations.

Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Poor nutrition (spicy, fatty and spicy foods).

Incorrectly selected skin care products.

Top tips for caring for oily skin

“Many people mistakenly believe that oily skin needs cosmetics containing alcohol: supposedly such products will dry it out and make it matte. This is the wrong approach and will not lead to anything good. After all, the more you dry your skin, the more acutely it reacts and produces even more sebum,” warns Elena Alekseeva.

The most common myth is that oily skin does not need moisturizers, both day and night. In fact, everything is exactly the opposite: the problem of excessive sebum secretion can be solved, among other things, by moisturizers.

By ignoring the moisturizing step, you will not only end up with excessive sebum production, but also flaking, which can worsen clogged pores.

In summer, instead of moisturizers, those with oily skin use products with only a mattifying effect. It shouldn't be this way.

Remember: the skin will secrete sweat and oil in any case, and a lack of hydration will also intensify this process. So invest in creams that provide hydration as well as mattification.

Cosmetics with a light texture are suitable for oily skin © iStock

How to care for oily skin during the day

As with any other skin type, care is required around the clock.

In the morning

Oily skin loves light textures - gels, foams, mousses. It is advisable that they be washable, so the cleansing will be as thorough as possible.

Wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in toner to remove remaining impurities, refresh the skin and restore pH balance.

For oily skin, products with a light fluid or gel texture are suitable. In their composition, look for sebum-regulating, anti-inflammatory, mattifying and exfoliating ingredients.

Oily skin needs good hydration © iStock

Your main savior from oily shine during the day is mattifying wipes. They contain sebum-regulating components and absorb excess fat, eliminating excess shine. You can use napkins an unlimited number of times.

In the evening

About an hour before going to bed, begin your evening skin care ritual.

Makeup remover Use a special eye makeup remover. Remove the rest of your makeup with the same products you used to cleanse your skin in the morning. A good thing for caring for oily skin is the Clarisonic Mia2 device with a brush attachment for washing and deep cleansing pores.

Toning. This step is required because it will allow the skin to better absorb the components of the cream that you are about to apply.

Application of cream. Apply night cream about half an hour before going to bed. Don't be afraid of formulas with oils: for example, rosemary or lavender oils will help regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. The main thing is to make sure that the packaging of the product is marked “non-comedogenic”.

Deep cleansing. Make cleansing clay masks once or twice a week.

Cosmetics review

For oily skin, choose products with a moisturizing and mattifying effect. This will help prevent rashes from appearing.

Creams

Light cream-gel with a mattifying effect Pure Focus, Lancôme with lipohydroxy acid refreshes and mattifies.

Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel-Cream, Kiehl’s retains moisture in oily skin due to glycerin. In addition, the formula is enriched with vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties.

Moisturizing emulsion Effaclar Mat, La Roche-Posay has a mattifying effect and helps protect the skin from dehydration.

Corrective cream-gel for problem skin against imperfections and post-acne Effaclar Duo +, La Roche-Posay does not overload the skin due to its light texture and allows you to moisturize it for 24 hours.

Light moisturizer with mattifying effect Daily Moisture, SkinCeuticals with seaweed extract, allantoin and panthenol maintains optimal moisture levels and is responsible for noticeably narrowing pores.

Masks

Purifying mineral face mask Masque Pure Empreinte, Lancôme with white clay and minerals reduces oily shine and visibly evens out the micro-relief of facial skin.

Cleansing mask Purefect Skin 2 in 1 Pore Mask, Biotherm Based on sea extracts and white clay, it cleanses pores without drying out the skin.

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque, Kiehl’s Effectively cleanses and cares for the skin thanks to its aloe vera content.

Cleansing mask “Magic of Clay”, L’Oréal Paris with clay and eucalyptus extract not only reduces impurities, but also visibly softens and smoothes the skin.

Cleansing

Gel for deep skin cleansing Gel Pure Focus, Lancôme with lipohydroxy acid gives the skin a fresh and well-groomed appearance.

Deep cleansing gel Normaderm, Vichy with glycolic and salicylic acids delicately removes impurities.

Pore cleansing gel, Simply Clean, SkinCeuticals acts gently thanks to the formula with hydroxy acids and aloe juice.

Toning

Exfoliating toner Purefect Skin Toner, Biotherm with algae extracts and zinc provides a visible result: the skin becomes clean and matte.

Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic, Kiehl’s with Amazonian white clay and allantoin evens out facial skin texture and refreshes the skin.

Salon treatments for oily skin

Your cosmetologist's office may recommend the following procedures for oily skin.

Mechanical or chemical facial cleansing.

Care for oily skin in men

“Men’s skin is different from women’s skin, as male sex hormones have a huge influence on it. In particular, androgens and their derivatives increase the activity of sebum production,” explains Marina Kamanina, L’Oréal Paris brand expert.

Oily skin is more common in men than in women © iStock

Due to hormonal and physiological reasons, men's skin is oilier and tends to clog pores and form comedones.

“The optimal means for cleansing can be products with activated carbon, since it has good absorbent properties and gently cleanses the pores of impurities and sebum,” Kamanina offers a solution.

Another useful component is salicylic acid, which works on the principle of chemical peeling:

dissolves connections between horny cells on the surface of the skin

allows you to gently get rid of them and smoothes the skin.

Oily facial skin: how to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands?

Oily facial skin is a problem that many people suffer from. It provokes annoying shine and acne. To eliminate oily facial skin, drying cosmetics are usually used, the manufacturers of which promise a quickly achievable effect.

However, they will provide a stable result if the cause of oily skin is eliminated. Therefore, the first step in solving a dermal problem is to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Signs and origins of oily facial skin

Oily skin is the result of overproduction of oil by the sebaceous glands. These glands are located under the surface of the skin.

Sebum is a substance made up of fats. It's not too bad as it protects and moisturizes the skin and keeps the hair on your head shiny and healthy.

Too much sebum, however, can lead to oily skin, which can lead to clogged pores and acne.

The occurrence of comedones (blackheads), fatty gland cysts, and seborrhea is also not uncommon. The skin is similar to an orange peel because it has pores.

An undeniable advantage for people with oily skin is that wrinkles begin to appear later.

The epidermis shiny from grease is an unpleasant phenomenon for its owners. Due to the excessive work of the fat glands, a rough, porous texture with an unhealthy tone and a greasy sheen is formed on the skin the surface of the skin can be overdried, like parchment.

Genetics, hormonal changes, or even stress can increase sebum production.

Oily tissue on the face is localized in the T-zone: forehead, chin and nose. On the body, the greasy epidermis is located on the back and chest. The properties of oily skin also appear on oily hair on the head.

This happens for the following reasons:

Genetically determined. Under these circumstances, the epidermis is oily throughout life.
Adolescence. Teenagers are familiar with the manifestations of oily skin, which by the age of 25-30 becomes combination.
Intensive work of fat glands. This is associated with an inherited predisposition to oily skin, disrupted processes in the gastrointestinal tract (cholecystitis, colitis, constipation), and hormonal changes. The reason for the excessive production of fat on the skin surface is diet (addiction to spicy, fatty, starchy foods, alcohol, soda), work at elevated temperatures, being in a room smoked by cigarettes, under UV radiation.
Hormonal. This happens during puberty and the 2nd phase of the menstrual cycle. Hormonal disruption occurs during menopause, pregnancy, and stress. This also occurs due to treatment with hormones or their sudden use, or prolonged use of oral contraceptives.
Disorders in the functioning of the endocrine system. This occurs when, with hypothyroidism, both dry skin and oily epidermis on the face are noted.

Reduced immunity also affects the appearance of the sebaceous surface of the epidermis.

7 diseases that cause oily skin

The doctor will be able to find out why the patient’s facial skin is oily. Because sebaceous epidermis also appears in patients:

diabetes mellitus
cachexia (exhaustion)
obesity
with tumors, polycystic ovary syndrome
hyperandrogenism
hypertrichosis
with liver diseases.

Poor hygienic care with the use of aggressive cleansing of the skin surface with alcohol-containing cosmetics contributes to the appearance of excess fat on the skin.

This can also be caused by the use of scrubs, regular degreasing of the epidermis, consumption of fatty creams, etc.

You should not rely only on your own knowledge. It is better to trust a dermatologist who will determine the cause of excessive greasiness on the surface of the skin. This will prevent serious health problems.

What to do if your facial skin is oily? How can you help yourself?

10 rules for oily skin

You should adhere to rules aimed at preventing diseases of the oily surface of the skin. Here is their list:

Eliminate (limit) consumption of fatty and fried foods. It is better to say “no” to salty and smoked, pickled and sweet foods. Preferred menu items include dishes made from lean fish and white meat, vegetables and fruits, and bran.
Cosmetics are chosen with a reduced lipid content and those in which antibacterial and antiseptic substances are represented by ethanol up to 10%.
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

It is preferable to purchase hypoallergenic cosmetics that include plant extracts to soothe sensitive and irritated skin.

Choose all care products labeled “for combination or oily skin.”

Compliance with the following rules is also important:

Choose the right wash (gel or foam, milk is best avoided). The use of soap, washcloths, and hot water is prohibited.
Once every 7 days, use regular peeling and facial cleansing (for example, salicylic).
Use UV protective cream UVA and UVB all year round (for example, Bioderma AKN).
Do not use foundation frequently, reduce its use to twice a week.
Decorative cosmetics should be chosen wisely, for example, powder with minerals.
It is permissible to use homemade masks no more than 1-2 times every 7 days. For the procedures, white, green, blue clay, apples, kiwi, and lemon juice are used. A positive result is achieved with a mask of porridge-like fresh potatoes.
Sea salt lotions work effectively. They are performed once every 7 days, using 500 ml of melt water and 1 tsp for the solution. salt. Leave the product on for 5-10 minutes.
Moisturize your skin only with creams and serums designed for combination or oily skin.
Consider products with retinol. The drug with vitamin A accelerates cell turnover, making it one of the best ways to combat aging. It also works wonders on acne. Differin recently became available over the counter without a prescription.
Going to the sauna helps.

By following simple recommendations, it is not difficult to get rid of excess oil in the dermis at home.

Green pharmacy (5 healing herbs)

How to get rid of the problem at home? It is advisable to treat sebaceous skin with herbaceous plants.

The presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins (nitrogen-free and alkali-free organic natural substances), silicic acid, plant hormones and microelements have a positive effect on the sebaceous epidermis.

Chamomile is a natural antiseptic with anti-inflammatory effect. Its extract can cleanse and soften the skin surface of the face, restore elasticity and smoothness.
Salvia officinalis has bactericidal, soothing, regenerating powers. Calendula officinalis has the ability to heal and restore damaged epidermis.
Oak (birch) bark is famous for its antiseptic and tanning qualities. Tricolor violet extract is aimed at cleansing, stimulating metabolic processes and ridding the body of harmful substances.
Green tea extract has the role of an antioxidant, which reduces the effect of free radicals on the skin.
An extract from dandelion root increases the body's protective forces, helps in the functioning of the liver, gall bladder, and kidneys. The plant extract is involved in releasing the body from metabolic products, which has a positive effect on the surface of the skin.

Each patient selects an herb that is effective on the oily dermis individually. Replace water when washing with herbal infusions of chamomile, mint, nettle, and linden blossom.

Oils for oily skin

Oil formulations are used instead of night cream. They are applied in a thin layer to a clean skin surface.

Oils act on pores clogged with dirt and hard fat, regulate sebum production, and affect cell regeneration.

Which oils to use? Here is their list:

Hazelnut in pure form or as part of other oils. Under the influence of the product, the surface of the skin is cleansed, smoothed and restored, the pores are tightened.
Grape seeds, after which the surface of the dermis looks moisturized and without noticeable pores.
Berries, buds, black currant leaves - the product is endowed with antibacterial properties, the skin after it becomes elastic, the tone increases.
Sesame seeds, which influence the normalization of the functioning of the sebaceous glands, narrowing of pores.
Almond kernels, which cope with cleaning pores and irritation of red spots.
Tea tree leaves - oily composition saves from acne and normalizes the condition of the dermis.
Lavender restores dullness to the skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect on the dermis.

Use hazelnut oil (50% of mixing) with the addition of 10% of other selected oils. If you take essential oils (from sandalwood, rosemary, juniper, bergamot, grapefruit, cedar), add 1-2 drops to the base oil composition.

Cosmetic treatments for oily skin

What to do if your skin is oily and acne appears? To eliminate the problem of oily skin, it is permissible to include the following measures:

using scrubs (from almond, apricot, salt, clay, etc.), this will even out and cleanse the skin
the use of peelings with acids (lactic, fruit, pyruvic, trichloroacetic, glycolic, etc.), this will reduce pH, regulate sebum production and reduce the fat content of the dermis
consumption of masks (mud, clay, seaweed based), and this will disinfect, soothe the skin surface and remove excess fatty deposits.

It is recommended to contact a cosmetologist in a specialized center to carry out professional cleansing of the epidermis.

Question answer

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Why do many cosmetologists advise wiping your face with paper towels rather than regular ones?

TOP 5 treatment methods

Skin with excess oil content that is prone to peeling requires additional treatment prescribed by a dermatologist or cosmetologist.

The course of treatment is determined by a specialist after receiving the results of a blood test (for glucose, hormones), familiarization with hereditary predispositions, medical history, etc.

The skin surface can be cured of oiliness using hardware measures:

Laser biostimulation. The beam induces photochemical transformations in the dermis. During the sessions, the epidermis is smoothed, renewed and regenerated. Its elasticity and tone change for the better.
Microdermabrasion of the dermis. Based on the action of an abundance of microscopic particles. They will polish the skin without pain, eliminate wrinkles, tighten pores, and reduce stretch marks.
Iontophoresis. It acts on the sebaceous dermis with microcurrents. As a result, blood flow to it, nutrition and microcirculation improves. The treatment restores the skin surface due to deep diffusion of nutrients and eliminates oiliness.
Cavitation (ultrasonic) peeling. With a shock wave, it cleanses the skin without pain, removes excess sebum from the pores of the hair follicles, and cleanses the keratinized dermis.
Ultrasonic phonophoresis.Based on mechanical vibrations. The procedure achieves massage, destruction of fibrous tissue, lymphatic drainage (removal of excess fluid). The technique prevents oil from clogging the hair follicles and reduces skin rashes and irritation on the dermis.

Darsonvalization with pulsed high-frequency current affects the skin with vacuum electrodes. As a result, the skin dries out, nutrition and tissue restoration are enhanced.

The doctor decides at the appointment which method of treating oily dermis is suitable for a particular patient.

10 medications that normalize fat metabolism

After visiting a dermatologist at home, you can use medications that include the following active ingredients:

azaleic acid as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and skin exfoliant
zinc, which has a keratolytic orientation
sulfur with the property of blocking the production of oil by the sebaceous glands
D-Panthenol, dexpanthenol, used in the recovery process at the end of physiotherapy, for cleaning, regulation of metabolic processes in dermal cells
adapalene, as a preventive substance against the formation of comedones and inflammation on the skin surface
benzoyl peroxide for exfoliation of keratinized dermis and renovation of cellular structure
copper, which regulates sebum production
isotretinoid with a splitting effect on the stratum corneum and suppression of the synthesis of fat formation
bacteriocins and pyocyanins are products of metabolic processes in microorganisms that increase the immunity of the epidermis and are involved in restoration
vitamins PP and group B, which have a positive effect on the dermis, blood supply and fat metabolism in it.

Drug therapy against oily dermis at home is carried out, following the doctor’s recommendations.

Expert opinion

Anna Avaliani

practicing cosmetologist

Reducing the consumption of fats in food will not change the situation much. Be sure to use special products when washing your face water simply cannot thoroughly cleanse the skin. But do not overdo it, as this can lead to excessive degreasing or drying out.

Aisha Baron

plastic surgeon

To wash your face, use gels, foams suitable for your skin type, and cold water. Use toners, and moisturize your skin with cream before applying cosmetics. I also recommend not to forget about sunscreen. Cleanse your skin daily in the evening to remove dirt and makeup. And apply the cream again, only at night. These are simple rules, but they will help maintain the beauty of your skin.

Proper care and a healthy lifestyle will eliminate excess oily skin. It makes the surface of the dermis attractive, eliminates acne and greasy shine. At the same time, it is not difficult to maintain the visual youth of the face.

To do this, you should follow simple rules and take care of your skin. If you cannot solve the problem of excess fat on your own, you should consult a doctor.

Treatments for oily skin