Why facial skin constantly becomes oily: the main reasons
You can control oily skin by regulating sebum production. To effectively stop the problem, you need to figure out why sebum is secreted in excess.
There are 7 main reasons for oily skin.
Hormonal factor
During puberty, adolescents often develop an oily, problematic face type. This is due to changes in the functioning of the sebaceous glands during the period of hormonal surge (puberty, pregnancy, menopause, etc.). Intensive production of sex hormones increases the activity of sebum production.
Disturbed hydrobalance
Dehydrated, oily skin reacts with increased sebum secretion. With a lack of moisture, the hydrolipidic protective film of the skin is disrupted, which the epidermis tries to naturally restore by releasing excess sebum.
Genetic predisposition
Unfortunately, oily skin type (increased sensitivity of sebaceous gland receptors to androgen hormones) is often inherited. If parents have skin problems such as oily faces and imperfections, then there is a high chance that their children will also face these problems.
Incorrect or insufficient care
The use of care products that are not appropriate for the skin type, aggressive formulas (alcohol-containing and antiseptics) of products, excessive exfoliation of dead cells with harsh scrubs - all this can provoke disorders of the lipid mantle of the skin, to which the epidermis reacts with excessive sebum production.
Negative influence of the external environment
Many people believe that the sun can dry out rashes and normalize oily skin, but this is not true. If improvements have occurred, they are short-lived: after some time, sensitive, problematic skin, dehydrated under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, will react with increased oiliness and worsening acne. Environmental pollutants also negatively affect oily skin: particles get into the pores, mix with sebum and cause breakouts.
Stress, lack of sleep
When we are stressed, the synthesis of the stress hormone cortisol increases in our body, which provokes hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands.
Poor nutrition
The skin reacts to a deficiency of nutrients and an excess of fatty, spicy, sweet, salty, smoked foods with increased fat content. Adjust your diet so that most of it comes from fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, lean meat, poultry, and fish. Fermented milk products can also cause acne aggravation, since they contain cattle growth hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands.
Let's sum it up
There can be many reasons for the occurrence of increased oiliness in the dermis, but the solutions to all problems are basically the same. Therefore, it is very important to figure out how to reduce or remove, get rid of excess oily skin on the face, what to do when the chosen gentle products no longer help, and what you can count on. Modern cosmetology offers many different options for influencing the dermis, but not all of them are equally safe and effective, and many problems can be completely solved with high-quality home care.
How to get rid of excess oil on your face at home
If your skin type is determined genetically or has changed due to hormonal changes in the body, then it will not be possible to completely eradicate oiliness. Competent corrective care will help smooth out visible existing imperfections in the epidermis and serve as a preventive measure to prevent the occurrence of new imperfections.
Remember the need for each of the stages of basic care for oily skin:
- Daily cleansing
You will have to give up milk, cream and creams for washing. Such products contain fats that are contraindicated for problem skin. For daily delicate cleansing, choose micellar water or gel that reduces oiliness and protects against the appearance of imperfections. - Basic care
Corrective care for oily skin should be aimed at normalizing the functioning of the sebaceous glands and reducing sebum production. Active components such as zinc, salicylic and glycolic acids have proven sebum-regulating properties. Don't forget about deep hydration: dehydrated skin produces more oil. - Weekly deep cleansing
During the period of acne relapse, acid peels, harsh scrubs and aggressive peels will have to be abandoned. Soft exfoliants with small particles can be used if there is no inflammation on the face. To deeply cleanse oily skin, use a mineral deep cleansing clay mask a couple of times a week. Oily skin can be brought under control with a comprehensive beauty routine. Use products for oily, combination and acne-prone skin. To prevent textures that aren't right for your skin type from clogging your pores, choose products labeled "non-comedogenic" on the packaging.
To care for oily skin, choose products whose formulas contain:
- Mattifying agents that absorb sebum, keeping the skin matte.
- Sebum-regulating components that control the activity of the sebaceous glands and reduce the greasy shine of the face.
- Anti-inflammatory, soothing components to combat possible rashes.
- SPF filters to protect the epidermis from ultraviolet radiation.
- Moisturizing substances that prevent skin dehydration and prevent hyperkeratosis (thickening of the stratum corneum), clogged pores and improve complexion.
Composition and functions of sebum
Sebum composition is a mixture of various lipids (fats). The composition may vary depending on gender, age, genetics and diseases.
Includes:
- saturated fatty acids - palmitic, stearic, oleic;
- squalene;
- sapienate and seboleate (unique fatty acids that are found only in sebum);
- unsaturated fatty acids - formic, acetic, propionic and others;
- glycerol;
- cholesterol;
- wax ether;
- phospholipids;
- metabolic products.
Check whether you are properly caring for oily, problematic skin.
Functions of sebum
Sebum has a number of functions for the skin, the main one of which is protective. That is why, when exposed to the sun, climate change, improper care or aggressive procedures, the skin begins to secrete even more sebaceous secretion for protection.
- Barrier – protecting the skin from external aggressive factors such as ultraviolet rays, pollution, dust and even microtrauma. By forming a sebaceous film, the skin builds a protective barrier to preserve deeper structures.
- Excretory - a number of drugs, toxins and skin metabolic products are excreted through the sebaceous glands by secreting sebum.
- Prevention of dehydration – the oily film on the skin prevents excess moisture evaporation with subsequent dehydration of the skin.
- Bactericidal - the unsaturated fatty acids included in the composition prevent the proliferation of pathogenic microflora and the development of inflammation, supporting the skin microbiome.
- Antioxidant – squalene contained in the composition neutralizes the effects of free radicals.
Cosmetics for oily skin from La Roche-Posay
Cleansers
Effaclar Ultra micellar water for oily problem skin
EFFACLAR ULTRA
Micellar water
Thoroughly cleanses the skin of impurities, delicately removes makeup, and does not require rinsing with water. Mattifies, does not cause friction and damage to the protective barrier.
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Effaclar Purifying Mattifying Mask
EFFACLAR
Purifying mattifying mask
Cleanses even impurities invisible to the eye, visibly reduces pores, and controls excess sebum secretion.
RUB 1,061 more details
Cleansing foaming gel for oily problem skin prone to acne Effaclar gel
EFFACLAR GEL
Cleansing gel
Cleanses even impurities invisible to the eye, visibly reduces pores, and controls excess sebum secretion.
951 rub. more details
Cleansing cream-gel for dry problem skin Effaclar
EFFACLAR H
Cleansing cream-gel
Gently cleanses, restores the hydrolipid mantle of the skin, has a sebum-regulating and antibacterial effect.
RUB 1,259 more details
Tonics
Pore tightening lotion with mattifying effect Effaclar
EFFACLAR
Lotion
Effectively cleanses pores and reduces their size, mattifies and evens out the surface of the skin thanks to a combination of cleansing components and Lipo-hydroxy acid.
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Matting agents
Moisturizing mattifying sebum-regulating emulsion Effaclar
EFFACLAR MAT
Mattifying sebum-regulating emulsion
Contains the Sebulyse component, which reduces sebum production, providing a mattifying effect and helping to tighten pores. Intensely moisturizes and prevents skin from dehydration.
RUB 1,618 more details
Corrective emulsion for oily skin Effaclar K(+)
EFFACLAR K(+)
Emulsion for oily skin
Contains the Sebulyse component, which reduces sebum production, providing a mattifying effect and helping to tighten pores. Intensely moisturizes and prevents skin from dehydration.
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Remedies for exacerbation of acne
Corrective cream-gel for problem skin, against imperfections and post-acne Effaclar DUO[+]
EFFACLAR DUO(+)
Corrective cream-gel
Instantly moisturizes and mattifies the skin, reduces imperfections and redness caused by them. After 8 days of regular use, the number of imperfections is noticeably reduced.
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Local corrective agent Effaclar AI
EFFACLAR AI
Local action corrective agent
Effectively affects imperfections, accelerating their disappearance and preventing the appearance of post-acne. The skin becomes cleaner, imperfections disappear, its surface is evened out.
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Treatment by a specialist
Most often, the cause of excessive oily skin in women is an imbalance of the hormonal system. In order to refute this or confirm it in a specific situation, you need to see a doctor and take tests, which he will evaluate and make a diagnosis.
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How to deal with oily skin using cosmetic procedures
Modern cosmetology clinics also offer people with oily skin a number of professional procedures aimed at deep cleansing pores and reducing oily shine:
- Mechanical cleaning
for high-quality cleansing of pores from contaminants. - Light chemical peeling
to remove dead cells. - Biodermabrasion
is a non-traumatic mechanical peeling for delicate cleansing and renewal of the skin.
What not to do: contraindications for oily skin types
The main task of oily skin is not to turn into problematic skin. To avoid aggravating the condition of the epidermis, follow the recommendations:
- Excessive cleansing will disrupt the hydrolipid balance and weaken the protective functions of the skin.
- Alcohol-containing formulas also disrupt the lipid mantle of the skin and provoke the occurrence of inflammatory foci.
- Insufficient hydration of oily skin leads to tissue dehydration and, as a result, increased sebum production.
- Hot water during washing also thins the natural protective film of the epidermis and breaks its protective barrier. Wash with warm water or a micellar cleanser that doesn't require rinsing.
Clinical researches
The La-Cri Atoderm line was developed jointly with Professor Denis Vladimirovich Zaslavsky, chief specialist in dermatovenereology and cosmetology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District of the Russian Federation.
The products are characterized by clinically proven effectiveness.
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- Sukolin Gennady Ivanovich, Illustrated clinical dermatology. Brief alphabetical reference book, Lux Print publishing house, 2010.
- Churolinov Petr, Herbal medicine in dermatology and cosmetics, Medicine and Physical Education, 1979.
- Schneiderman Paul, Grossman Mark, Differential diagnosis in dermatology. Atlas, Binom, 2022.
