Brilio.net - Oily skin is one of the most common skin types that Indonesians have. Generally, oily skin is caused by excessive production of sebum or oil by the sebaceous glands. Although sebum functions to protect and moisturize the skin, excessive production can cause various skin problems such as acne, blackheads and enlarged pores .
The main cause of someone having oily skin is genetic factors. If one or both parents have oily skin, you will likely inherit this condition as well. Heredity plays an important role in determining how much sebum your skin produces.
In addition, hormonal changes that occur during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause can also increase sebum production. Androgen hormones are able to stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Other causes can also come from the weather and environment around you.
Please note, the surrounding weather can affect the level of oil production on the skin. Humid and hot weather tends to increase sebum, while dry air can dehydrate the skin and stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Choosing inappropriate skincare products can also make your skin oily.
Therefore you must know how to control oily skin. For those who are still confused, you can try the methods shared by several well-known beauty doctors, such as Dr. Richard Lee and Dr. Valentino. Through their respective YouTube channels, the two doctors share how to care for oily skin which is guaranteed to make your face acne-free.
Reported by brilio.net from various sources on Tuesday (14/5), here is the complete review.
1. Wash your face regularly.
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The way to control an oily face that you need to do is wash your face regularly every morning, afternoon and evening before going to bed. You are also advised to wash your face after exercising to reduce oil production on your face.
2. Choose appropriate skincare.
You can use skincare that contains oil free, oil control and non-comedogenic ingredients. All of these formulas are believed to not clog facial pores and not cause acne.
3. Choose a mild facial soap.
The next way to control oily facial skin is to use a light and gentle facial soap. You need to know that facial soap with a hard texture can actually irritate oily skin and trigger excess oil production.
4. Avoid using cleansers: oil based and alcohol based.
The next way to care for oily face is that you need to avoid using facial cleansers containing oil based and alcohol based. Both formulations can irritate oily skin.
5. Regularly use moisturizer.
Moisturizer is not only used for those with dry skin types, but also oily skin needs to use moisturizer. Using moisturizer on oily skin keeps it hydrated all the time. To use this moisturizer effectively, use a product that has sun protection.
6. Use water-based skincare.
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The next way to control oily skin is to use skincare with a water-based (water) formula. Water based skincare products are ideal for oily skin because they are light and absorb easily when applied. Apart from that, water based skincare also does not clog pores so it is safe and comfortable for oily skin.
7. Regularly remove makeup with micellar water.
Don't just rely on facial washing soap, those with oily skin must clean their face with micellar water. Using micellar water makes oily faces comfortable because it doesn't hurt when used.
"You just clean it a few times, maybe once or twice it's really clean," explained Dr. Ricardh Lee, quoted by briliobeauty.net from his YouTube channel, Tuesday (14/5).
8. Use sunscreen.
For those of you who have oily faces, you still have to use sunscreen. It is recommended that you use sunscreen with a water base formula. According to Doctor Richard Lee, oily skin can also use oil base sunscreen, but it must have SPF 30.
"Don't say that I have an oily face that wants SPF 50, SPF 100, SPF 110. The higher the SPF, the more uncomfortable it is. It actually gets oilier and stickier," he said.
9. Don't forget to wear a face mask.
The next oily face treatment is to regularly use a mask once a week. For those of you who have oily faces, you can use a mask made from charcoal because it can absorb oil.