Oily skin? The top remedies to eliminate the annoying shiny effect
Oily skin and remedies: how many of you are eager to find out which ones are the best? They are certainly not miraculous, but they will help you keep the situation under control and prevent this unsightly problem from causing discomfort and embarrassment.
Dilated pores, blackheads in the classic T-zone, pimples here and there even if the age of acne is long gone and shiny skin that we hadn't even smeared with olive oil ... These are the annoying inconveniences of those who unfortunately find themselves in having to live - and fight - with oily facial skin.
If this problem belongs to you, fear not! With the right advice you too can manage your skin in a calm way, obtaining lasting results over time.
First of all the skin care routine!
Before thinking about emergency therapies, remember to take care of your daily skin care.
Choosing the right moisturizer, product to be used twice a day (yes, even when you have oily skin) is crucial.
Choose a sebum-regulating product, able to reduce the secretion of sebum in the skin, limiting the shiny effect that you hate so much.
With the right moisturizer, even your make-up will last longer without getting damaged after a very short time.
We recommend the Effaclar cream by La Roche Posay, specially designed for oily skin, capable of moisturizing without greasing and minimizing pores. You can find it on Amazon for € 12.78.
Don't underestimate facial cleansing! Try to do one a month and if you don't have time to go to the beautician, see how to do it in your home:
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Oily skin: natural remedies to mattify and sebum-regulate the skin
Oily skin should be treated gently as it can be as sensitive as dry skin. Among the most effective natural remedies, here are some that you may not know about.
Aloe vera
A very useful natural remedy in case of oily skin is the aloe vera gel, which can be purchased in a tube or extracted directly from the leaves of the plant. It is a gel capable of deeply moisturizing the skin without greasing it and absorbing excess sebum Can be applied morning and evening to replace the moisturizer.
Vinegar
Another natural remedy suitable for purifying oily skin is white wine vinegar, which can be poured in a few drops on a cotton ball and used as a tonic and astringent for the pores before going to sleep.
Lemon juice
Citrus fruits are also beneficial for oily skin because they are naturally astringent and disinfectant. Mix equal parts of water and lemon juice. Apply the lotion to your face with a cotton ball and rinse first with warm water and then with cold water. The same process can be done by mixing equal parts lime juice and cucumber juice.
Oily skin: wipes, cleansers, masks and creams ... The choice is yours!
Apart from the exceptional occurrences, in everyday life using the right products to treat oily skin is essential in order not to worsen the situation. From facial cleansing to hydration and make-up, everything must be specific for this type of epidermis.
If you already have the right moisturizer, here is a useful product to include in your beauty routine once a week. A clay mask for a real detox, to be done on the weekend, like that of Sephora formulated with 96% of ingredients of natural origin such as zinc and white clay to purify and mattify the skin. Absorbs excess sebum and frees pores for a cleaner skin and a brighter complexion. Its soft texture does not dry the skin and rinses easily. You can find it on sephora.it for € 13.90.
In fact, the problem is often accentuated precisely by the incorrect use of cosmetics. The greasy products do nothing but make the blemish even more visible. Yes, on the other hand, to powder foundations and to all mineral-based products. Even the powder is able to tackle the problem well, but the real gem when you are away from home are the mattifying wipes Thin rice paper sheets that absorb excess sebum and refresh the face, saving make-up! You can find them on Amazon with green tea scent for € 6.95.
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