What is high fat content
The skin of each of us consists of a very large number of thin layers. It takes part not only in the respiratory process, but also has protective, thermoregulatory, excretory and even metabolic functions. It is considered the most extensive organ of the human body, instantly reacts to any changes in its work, actively “signaling” the presence of such in various ways: rashes, irritation, dryness, comedones, acne and other unpleasant manifestations.
Therefore, if the skin suddenly begins to secrete an excessive amount of sebum and becomes greasy, which was not observed before, then this is a reason to seriously worry and consult a doctor. Such problems lead to a constant unsightly shine, clogged glands, acne, various cysts, and even the development of seborrhea. A healthcare professional will usually order general tests and tests to ensure there are no internal pathologies, and then prescribe therapy.
First aid for face
If your skin starts to get shiny at the most inopportune moment, products such as:
- Matting napkins.
It is enough to simply apply such a napkin to the skin. Excess fat will quickly be absorbed into it, and your face will become smooth and matte. - Thermal water.
This water can be bought at any pharmacy or cosmetic store; a small bottle with a sprayer can easily fit in a handbag. If the skin begins to shine, water can be used over makeup; it will perfectly refresh and moisturize the face. - Mineral powder made from oatmeal
perfectly disguises imperfections and mattifies the skin. If you use this powder in the morning, your face will not shine until noon.
We hope our recommendations for eliminating oily shine will be useful to you. Show a little attention to yourself, and your skin will always be velvety, smooth and soft.
How to fight
What to do when your facial skin quickly becomes oily? Modern cosmetology offers a huge number of different solutions, effective to one degree or another. However, they are not at all a panacea for any problems in the body. Therefore, it is advisable to first visit a doctor who will help to accurately determine the cause of such phenomena. Only after all health issues have been resolved can you turn to the remedies described below.
Injection cosmetology
It involves influencing the skin with injections. At the same time, various drugs are injected into the middle or uppermost layers using microneedles, which in our case combat the increased secretion of sebum.
Ozone therapy
The main effect of this procedure is based on improving the delivery of ozone molecules into cells, which actively stimulates the antioxidant system. In the gas injection zone, the metabolic rate increases significantly, therefore, the elimination of toxins and other “garbage” is accelerated. At the same time, immunity and turgor increase, acne and blackheads go away, and color improves.
Mesotherapy
During this procedure, special “cocktails” made up of caffeine, hyaluronic acid, various plant extracts and essential vitamins are introduced into the middle layer of the skin. It can solve several main problems:
- slows down aging;
- removes lipid deposits;
- eliminates excessive fat.
Post-acne and pimples can also be removed after the course, or at least their visibility can be significantly minimized.
Hardware procedures
Oily facial skin type necessarily requires active care, especially the most problematic areas - forehead, nose, chin and cheeks. Properly selected options are well suited for these purposes, where special devices and equipment are indispensable:
- ultrasound phonophoresis;
- biostimulation using laser;
- darsonvalization;
- grinding with aluminum oxide or diamond chips;
- iontophoresis;
- ultrasonic peeling.
All of the above is performed exclusively in specialized offices, in which specialists must have the appropriate documents.
Microcurrent therapy
This is the name of the method of influencing the surface of the skin with fairly weak electrical impulses, fluctuating in the range of 40-1000 microamps. The procedure has a minimal list of contraindications and is also quite effective. Efficiency is achieved through a simultaneous effect on lymphatic and blood vessels, muscles and dermis. The procedure makes it possible to put even a fairly severely affected surface in order, with virtually no negative sensations.
Photorejuvenation
The essence of the technique is the correct exposure of the surface to light rays of a certain frequency. It is completely safe for health, has virtually no contraindications, and does not imply any invasion of the epidermis at all. The results of the procedure are usually visible from the first session, and the final effect occurs after 3-5 repetitions.
Aesthetic cosmetology
To quickly and without consequences eliminate excess fat, homemade formulations are sometimes not enough. Then it's time to contact a specialist. An experienced professional must first refer the patient for a medical examination to find out the causes and contraindications, and only after that makes prescriptions.
Drugs
Bb Laboratories – Two-phase serum concentrate
Curacen – for injection
Curacen Essence (20 fl x 2 ml)
Nanoneedles with ultra-thin walls 34G
Cares
For high-quality results, professional products are used that directly affect the regulation of gland secretion. They usually have a high concentration of active components, which distinguishes them from the usual analogues used in everyday life. In your care, you can use the Cream Clay Mask, which effectively restores the skin's purity and healthy appearance, or the delicate Clear Oil Cleansing oil for deep cleansing. It removes makeup, deep skin impurities, dead cells of the stratum corneum and excess sebaceous glands.
Purges
As a rule, the dermis with increased sebum secretion is quite dense, so it “clogs” much faster than any other. Without thorough cleaning and constant care, it will become very shiny. There are several types of high-quality professional cleansing:
- manual;
- combined;
- ultrasonic;
- chemical.
All options are aimed at freeing clogged pores from their contents and thereby reducing the main indicators of pollution. Similar procedures are recommended not only for increased sebum secretion, but also for acne, milia, blackheads and other defects.
Cosmeceuticals as help in a difficult struggle
It includes cosmetology and medicine, which allows it not only to fight visible imperfections, but also to eliminate the cause from the inside. This is one of the most effective and modern treatment methods. For example, the drug GHC Placental Cosmetic is able to transform the dermis at the cellular level, eliminating excess oil. In addition, it stimulates the production of natural elastin and collagen, reduces the number of existing wrinkles, normalizes the water-lipid balance, and eliminates the prerequisites for the development of hyperpigmentation. You can also use Placenta Extract, which effectively restores cell structure and normalizes their functions, and also increases skin elasticity and helps eliminate irritation and inflammatory reactions.
Solving problems with a doctor
Many people have a question about what to do and what treatment for very oily facial skin can be effective and safe. By contacting a doctor, you can find out why certain processes occur, without which it is unlikely that you will be able to choose the right therapy. Alternatively, you may also need to consult an endocrinologist who deals with hormonal imbalances, which also often cause excessive sebum production.
Usually, if you have a genetic predisposition, doctors recommend monitoring your lifestyle and diet, and regularly caring for your skin using special formulations. However, through increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, the body can signal the development of any diseases. Such manifestations cannot be ignored, especially if they arise suddenly.
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.
RUB 1,092 more details
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.
RUB 1,468 more details
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.
RUB 1,303 more details
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.
RUB 1,187 more details
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.
RUB 1,417 more details
Can the type change over the years?
The reasons for very oily facial skin in women, the photo of which often speaks for itself, can be varied, and it is simply impossible to solve them. Few people know that the dermis can change depending on internal health and external factors. This can be affected by anything, including:
- changes in climatic living conditions;
- improper and unbalanced nutrition, as well as simply changing the usual diet;
- deficiency of vitamins, minerals and other macro- and microelements;
- stress;
- drinking alcohol and smoking;
- permanent dehydration;
- internal hormonal imbalance.
As mentioned above, changes in the quality of the dermis can be caused by improper or untimely care and normal aging. To avoid this, care must be of high quality. Anti-aging placental cream Placen EstraX Cream will help turn back time and slow down the process of skin aging. It strengthens the oval of the face and increases skin elasticity.
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.
Sources:
- 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.
Adviсe
If your skin type changes, it will hardly be possible to completely return it to normal. However, properly selected, well-organized home care will smooth out deficiencies, make them almost invisible and elusive, and at the same time become the basis for healing processes.
- In order not to completely disturb the hydrolipid balance, cleansing must be treated carefully and responsibly, without overdoing it. Therefore, it is advisable to provide gentle home procedures that do not involve aggressive influence and will not cause a decrease in protective functions.
- It is better to focus not on reducing fat content, but on maximum hydration. This will remove the risk of tissue dehydration, which will subsequently further activate sebum production.
- A careful choice of means will help restore balance; for this it is better to avoid drugs containing alcohol.
- It is better to wash your face with only cool water. High temperatures cause the protective film to be washed away and the lipid mantle to break down. This can cause the development of inflammatory processes.
All procedures should become a daily, habitual ritual, since many formulations have a cumulative effect.
Drugs
Bb Laboratories – Two-phase serum concentrate
Curacen – for injection
Curacen Essence (20 fl x 2 ml)
Nanoneedles with ultra-thin walls 34G
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.
Additional care
- It is better to leave ordinary creams, cream or milk in the past, as they are little compatible with the original data. It is optimal to select special gels, micellar water, tonics.
- It is recommended to use soft exfoliants if there are no inflammatory processes on the surface. It is advisable to choose options that have the specification “non-comedogenic” in the instructions.
- It is advisable to select all basic activities with a focus on regulating the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Moreover, preference should be given not to those procedures that are vaguely “intended for this type of skin,” but specifically those that narrow pores.
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 remove oily shine from your face?
Unfortunately, modern dermatology has not invented a universal remedy for oily sheen. To get rid of this pathology, it is important to first eliminate its internal causes - improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, normalize nutrition, and level out hormonal levels. And, at the same time, it is important not to forget about local skin treatment.
Let's look at the recipes for the most effective masks against oily shine. If you add them to your weekly beauty plan, the compositions will not only help deal with shiny skin, but will also nourish it with useful substances, moisturize and cleanse the skin.
Clay mask
Clay is rightfully considered the best means of mattifying the skin. For the mask, you can choose any clay - white, blue, pink or black. It is enough to dilute 2 tablespoons of clay with boiled water or chamomile decoction, and then apply the composition to the face in a thick layer and leave for 20 minutes.
It is better to apply the mask in the morning, after washing, but before using toner. After using it, the skin remains smooth and matte for up to 8 hours.
Protein mask
Egg white perfectly cleanses pores and tightens them. To prepare the mask, it will be enough to use the white of one egg with a teaspoon of aloe or lemon juice. The resulting composition should be applied to the face with a brush in several layers. As soon as the last one dries, you can wash off the mask.
Kefir mask
This fermented milk product will be a real salvation for hair. Kefir perfectly whitens, heals and dries the skin. To create a mask, just mix a tablespoon of kefir with a tablespoon of oatmeal or pea flakes. The composition should be lightly massaged into the skin, left for 20 minutes, and then rinsed with warm water.
Yeast mask
Both dry and live yeast can get rid of oily skin for a long time. To prepare the mask, dilute a tablespoon of yeast with a teaspoon of milk, and then pour 5 drops of lemon juice into this mixture. The composition should be applied to the skin, and after 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Cucumber mask
To prepare this refreshing composition, grind half a fresh cucumber and two tablespoons of oatmeal through a meat grinder. The composition should be left on the face for 10 minutes until it swells, then rinse with cool water.
Potato mask
Compositions with potatoes remove oily shine, rejuvenate and brighten the skin. To prepare the mask, mix the juice of one potato tuber with egg white and add 3 drops of lemon essential oil. The mask should be kept on the skin for 20 minutes, then rinsed off with water.
Before using “homemade” masks, consult a dermatologist/cosmetologist.
How to make dry skin soft. How to make a leather jacket softer at home
You can, of course, try to walk around in the new product right away without doing anything with it, but the pleasure will be dubious. A hard collar and cuffs will unpleasantly rub your wrists and neck, and you will not feel the softness and comfort of natural leather soon, only when the material stretches a little and “sits” on you.
Special jackets (for example, those designed for bikers or just men's rough styles) will be noticeably heavier and harder at first. You don’t have to put up with this - you can treat your jacket right at home.
The first method is mechanical processing
Leather is an elastic and environmentally sensitive material, but its durability should not be underestimated. Place the jacket on the floor (preferably on a clean surface - a carpet or some kind of fabric), cover it with, for example, a sheet. Now stomp on the jacket for about five minutes. The greater the weight, the faster and more noticeable the result will be.
Important!
If clothes are decorated with spikes, plates, rhinestones, etc., this method may not be suitable.
The second method is heat treatment
Everyone knows that leather shoes stretch when exposed to heat and, as a result, fit much better on the foot. You can do much the same thing with a leather jacket.
- First, steam the product - a battery or an electric heater turned on at full power is ideal for this if it is not the heating season. Ten minutes is enough.
- While the skin is still warm, take a cotton swab, an unnecessary rag or a bandage folded into four, first preparing a lubricant for the jacket. This can be any product intended for skin care: mink oil (and creams based on it), castor oil or regular Vaseline. Apply it evenly over the entire surface of the jacket.
- Now all that remains is to hang the clothes on hangers and leave them like that overnight. This way the lubricant will be absorbed, and the skin will not wrinkle under the influence of gravity.
By following the steps in accordance with the presented algorithm, you will make the jacket soft for a long time.
