The fatty skin is characterized by an excess of sebum that results in a bright appearance, with dilated skin pores and the presence of inflammatory lesions, pimples and blackheads. Oily skin has an important genetic component and tends to occur more frequently during adolescence, due to the increase in general glandular activity (and therefore also in the sebaceous glands), but there are also habits that favor excess sebum in the complexion.

Oily skin is also quite sensitive, has a thick texture and tends to peeling in non-seborrheic areas, the presence of redness and irritations. As a main advantage, it is often said that the oily skin ages later, although the excessive production of sebum does not always mean that the skin is hydrated, so it is not necessary to do without hydration.

The main problem that has oily skin is acne, which is nothing more than the accumulation of fat under the pores of the skin clogged. The infection of pimples by bacteria can cause scars on the skin, and that is the great aesthetic problem of acne skin.

• The cleaning of oily skin is vital to combat excess sebum. To do this, use non-oily gels (that do not contain oils), purifying and that are not excessively alkaline, since they could stimulate microbial growth. It is best to wash the skin with warm water. In our parapharmacy you will find some gels for oily skin like Vichy Normaderm Cleansing Gel, La Roche Posay Effaclar Purifying Gel or Avene Clean AC Dermolimpiador (especially indicated for skins that follow aggressive treatments against acne).
• The cleaning of the oily skin should be done, at least, twice a day: in the morning and at night. After cleaning the skin will be much more receptive to subsequent treatments.
• To clean the pores well and remove impurities and blackheads, it is important to use cosmetics that in addition to cleaning the skin thoroughly fight against the bacterial origin to prevent infections. We recommend the treatment of La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo.
• A facial tonic will help eliminate excess fat and prepare the skin for hydration. Our proposal: Vichy Normaderm Tonic Purifying Lotion (it is also non-comedogenic, that is, it does not obstruct the pores).
• When the skin is going to be exposed to the sun, it is advisable to use a sunscreen suitable for oily skin, such as Avene Cleanance Solar.
• There are also specific makeups that help control sebaceous production. An example, the colored Avene Cleanance emulsion.
• The diet, with a diet rich in vegetables and fibers, is also important to regulate skin fat. Avoid fried and saturated fats and try to eat foods high in vitamin B2 and Omega 3 fatty acids.
• Toxic habits such as smoking or alcohol intake always damage the appearance of the skin, whatever type of skin we have.
• The correct hygiene of the hair also helps to keep the skin free of fat.
• Avoid touching your face and do not manipulate pimples and blackheads. You can get them to become infected and have a scar.
• Twice a week you can exfoliate the skin to better cleanse the pores and eliminate the toxins that accumulate inside. For this there are physical exfoliants (with skin drag to touch) or chemicals, which contain principles that help to eliminate the layer of dead skin cells from the most superficial.There are also masks that help remove excess sebum, such as the green clay of Lierac.
• Oily skin may also be dehydrated, so we must not forget this step. The non-hydration of the skin can stimulate sebaceous overproduction, which would be counterproductive. Therefore, it is best to opt for special moisturizers for oily skin, oil-free creams and regulating emulsions of sebaceous production. Some proposals: the Vichy Normaderm moisturizing treatment, the Avene Cleanance regulatory emulsion, the La Roche Posay Effaclar anti-relapse treatment, or, for local outbreaks, the La Roche Posay Effaclar AC corrector, the Avene Clean Soothing Cream A.C. (to moisturize and calm the skins subjected to treatments against severe acne) or Vichy Normaderm Night (which regulates the hyperactivity of the pores while you sleep).