When it comes to jewelry and countertops, shine is no problem. But your skin is another story. There’s a fine line between glowy and greasy—and extra oil production can cause makeup to cake, crease, and slide around. Plus, the excess tends to migrate and settle into pores, causing them to look more like mini swimming pools. And yes, your skin is also more susceptible to breakouts. Here, what’s happening underneath it all, and what to do about it (there’s actually plenty).
What causes oily skin in the first place
Oil glands sit at the base of hair follicles and produce what’s called sebum, or what we all know as skin oil. A complex mixture of fatty acids, wax esters, and lipids like squalene, it makes the short trip up the follicle and spreads out over the surface of your face. Everyone’s skin makes sebum, which is a good thing—it’s essential for moisturizing, lubricating, and protecting your face. That said, you can obviously have too much of a good thing:
Large oil glands: Some people simply have genetically oversized oil glands that produce lots of oil, in the same way that some women have chronically dry skin or brown eyes.
Hormones: Shifting hormones during your menstrual cycle can also leave skin extra slick, especially in the week or so before you get your period. That’s when estrogen—which typically helps skin look its best—drops and testosterone and progesterone surge. Testosterone is notorious for increasing oil production, and making it thicker and stickier (e.g. more pore clogging).
Stress: This is a biggie; it turns on the sebum spigots by unleashing extra cortisol into your system, a hormone known to ramp up oil production, among other nasty effects, like sensitivity and flare ups of existing conditions (think: eczema or psoriasis).
Warm weather: Extra moisture in the air means your skin doesn’t need as much of its natural moisturizer, so more oil tends to sit on the surface instead of sinking down into skin. And when you're hot, the sweat your skin produces mixes with oil to make skin look and feel even greasier.
7 ways to control oil and deal with its effects
1. Use a gel cleanser
Gels are the Goldilocks of cleansers. Creams tend to be too thick and moisturizing, while liquids and foaming washes can be super light and may not completely clear away all the oil. Gels are thick enough to dissolve excess oil, without adding extra hydration. Look for one with salicin. Compared to salicylic acid, which is created using a chemical process, salicin is naturally found in willow bark and has antioxidative, antimicrobial, and soothing properties. Get your willow bark fix in the Weleda Clarifying Gel Cleanser, a purifying wash that gently helps to draw out oil that's deep in the pores.
2. Choose a low-shine SPF
Yes, sunscreen has a reputation for feeling goopy and heavy, which is even more of an issue for oily gals. But daily SPF is a must, period. Thankfully newer formulations are lightweight and more wearable than ever. Choose one that’s oil-free and has mattifying properties, like Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45. Don’t skimp on application—you need to apply a full teaspoon to your face to reach the labeled SPF.
3. Moisturize strategically
Yes, you still need moisturizer to nourish and replenish skin post-cleanse. Choose those with added starch and/or silica, which leave a matte finish and help absorb oil and fight shine throughout the day. Weleda Clarifying Lotion contains both, as well as soothing willow bark, and witch hazel to keep pores clear and refine skin.
4. Avoid shimmery makeup
A little shimmer might sound fun, but it'll leave your face as reflective as a disco ball. Likewise, watch out for foundations that contain micro-sized light-reflective particles. They’re added to help even out skin tone and add glow, but for skin already prone to shine, these tiny mirrors will do more harm than good. Instead, choose matte-finish, liquid or gel foundations. Although powders may seem like a good, oil-absorbing idea, they can be hard to blend evenly on oily skin.
5. Go on a sugar detox
Not everyone who eats junk food has oily skin, but a high-glycemic diet—heavy on refined, processed grains like white bread, pasta, and sugary foods—spikes blood glucose and then insulin, which may trigger skin to produce excess oil. So if you’re struggling, consider cutting back on the junk and filling up on more whole grains, fruits, and veggies.Studies show that when people with acne (who tend to have oily skin) switch to a healthier, low-glycemic diet, their skin improves. In one trial, for example, 87% of study participants noted a change in blemishes and 91% needed less acne medication.
6. Treat blemishes at the first sign of trouble
If you have oily skin, you’re probably no stranger to flare ups, whether they're from hormones, stress, or otherwise! The second you see a bump, redness, or feel the slight sting of a zit forming, keep the area clear with a spot treatment, like one containing beta-hydroxy acid and witch hazel. Weleda Clarifying S.O.S. Spot Gel dries clear and matte so you can wear it under makeup, plus it creates a cooling sensation, which instantly calms irritated skin.
7. Blot as needed
If you need a quick touch up here and there, blotting papers are a classic, quick and easy fix. Not just for teenagers, DHC Blotting Papers conveniently swipe away dabs of oil on the fly.
Ready to tackle oiliness head-on? Follow our guide above, and make these products a part of your everyday oil-busting routine for clearer (less slick!) skin.
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