Unless you’re one of the very few people who is blessed with truly perfect skin, you’ll likely have your own set of daily struggles when it comes to your complexion. No-one gets this more than people who deal with the over-production of sebum – or oily skin, as most of us would put it. We take a look at some of the daily struggles that only oily skin sufferers will get and try to recommend things that will help.
Constantly Reapplying Make-Up
When you’ve got oily skin, make-up can be a blessing and a curse. When you first apply, your skin looks flawless, but it’s only a matter of time before the shine breaks through and your foundation effectively melts away. Prepping oily skin before applying make-up is a must, and using a product like Decleor Fresh Matifying Lotion will help to mop up any excess oil and prevent your skin from producing more, leaving you with a soft, matte finish all day long without the need to re-apply foundation again and again.
Finding a Moisturiser is HARD
When your skin is basically producing a self-formulated moisturiser all day long, it’s tempting to forego the moisturiser altogether, especially seeing as it’s so hard to find one which won’t exacerbate your shininess. There ARE products out there which work with oily skin, however, and finding the right one, such as Decleor Shine Control Oxygenating Fluid, can actually help your skin to balance out your sebum production.
Your Face Never Really Feels Clean
With oily skin, one of the most annoying things is that it basically only feels clean for roughly ten minutes after you’ve washed it and then not at all for the rest of the day. What this probably should tell you is that you’re using the wrong products to wash your face. Opt for a pre-cleansing lotion like Dermalogica Precleanse, followed by a gentle cleanser such as Decleor Soothing Micellar Water as this won’t over-stimulate the skin and will leave you feeling cleaner for longer.
Taking Photos is a Nightmare
Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how good the lighting is, how recently your make-up has been done or how good the photographer is, as soon as that flash goes off, your whole face becomes one big shiny reflective surface. Aside from demanding final editing control of all photos taken of you before anyone sees them, you’re going to need something powerful on your side – we recommend Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion, a feather-weight lotion which actually contains tiny sponges which control your oil production and help you to maintain an all-day matte complexion.
Sometimes it Feels Like All You Do is Deal With Your Skin
Unless you’re at a point where you’ve given up, it’s easy to feel like all you think about is your skin and that your bathroom is being taken over by different products. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is a beauty detox; get rid of all the old products and invest in a selection of new, targeted formulas which are designed to tackle oily skin. The Dermalogica Skin Kit for Oily Skin contains five key products which will help to keep your skin clean and shine-free all day and it allows you to try them before investing in the full-size version.