When you have oily skin, it is necessary to use the proper skincare to keep the oil under control. Oily skin types are prone to acne and large pores, so choosing non-comedogenic products is crucial.
Choosing the right ingredients will either make or break your skincare routine. Your complexion depends on how you care for it and whether you’re using the right products to address your needs.
What Is Oily Skin?
Oily skin types have a higher sebum production rate than normal and dry skin types, and this sebum is a result of overactive sebaceous glands that produce the skin’s natural oils.
Oily skin is generally acne-prone and has larger pores on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. These areas are often referred to as the T-zone.
How To Create A Skincare Routine For Oily Skin
If you have oily skin and don’t already have a skincare routine, you should. The skincare products you use on your skin are vital for preventing acne and keeping excess sebum under control. Ideally, you need a cleanser, toner, serum, exfoliant, moisturizer, and sunscreen for your routine.
Cleanser
Choose a cleanser formulated for oily skin types. These types of cleansers are non-comedogenic, oil-free, and contain no heavy oils such as mineral oil, fragrance, and alcohol. Three Ships Beauty Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser is excellent for oily and combination skin types. Our cleanser balances and brightens your skin tone with aspen bark extract, glycerine, and papaya. Your skin radiates after each use.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a person wash their face twice per day and after exercise. Cleansing your face in the morning and the evening helps reduce oil, dirt, and bacteria on the skin, lessening your chances of a breakout.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is essential to remove dead skin cells and encourage cellular turnover, and it also keeps the pores clean and your skin healthy and smooth. Exfoliants with salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), and beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) are excellent for oily skin.
We recommend our Detox Green Tea Antioxidant Clay Mask, which contains French green clay, kaolin clay, and green tea extract to decrease collagen loss and promote a radiant, youthful glow.
Toner
After cleaning, apply a toner that specifically supports oily skin. Toners for oily skin need to be oil-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic. Three Ships Beauty Calm Lavender Hydrosol Toner contains witch hazel and aloe vera to minimize pores and smooth your sensitive skin.
Moisturizer
The most suitable moisturizing creams for oily skin are those that hydrate the skin without making it greasy or oily. Select an oil-free lightweight moisturizer that is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free. If you have sensitive skin, look for one formulated for sensitive skin.
Three Ships Beauty’s Radiance Grape Stem Cell + Squalene Day Cream enhances your skin’s ability to retain moisture. It contains prickly pear, argan oils, and natural squalane to leave all skin types radiant.
To boost hydration, choose the Dew Drops Mushroom Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum to help replenish moisture, brighten and plump your skin – giving it a natural glow!
Serum
Apply a serum, like our Glow 49% Jojoba Oil Serum. Select a serum designed to treat oily and acne-prone skin types. The serum is a highly concentrated liquid dose of ingredients that delivers potent elements to your skin to target specific skincare concerns.
Many types of serums are available for aging skin, damaged skin, skin with acne, oily skin, and dry skin types. Our Glow Jojoba Oil Serum is designed for oily and combination skin types. It minimizes the look of pores and reduces excess oil with vitamin E, camellia oil that leaves your skin looking radiant, dewy, and hydrated.
Sunscreen
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF of 30 or higher for maximum protection. Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s UV rays and the signs of premature aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
Sunscreen should be non-comedogenic and oil-free to prevent clogging your pores. Choose an SPF that is fragrance-free to avoid irritation and blemishes. Always wear sunscreen of 30 or higher while outdoors.
Why Is Having A Skincare Routine Important?
Following a skincare routine is crucial if you want your skin to look and perform its best. Skin is the largest organ of your body, and it requires nourishment to function correctly, just like the other organs in your body. This reason is why drinking water to remain hydrated is essential. A skin-specific product routine keeps skin clear, clean, and healthy.
Additional Ways To Support Your Skin Health
There are additional measures you can take to support your oily skin and maintain a regular skincare routine.
- Consume a Balanced Diet
- Remain Hydrated
- Take a Multivitamin
- Wear Non-Comedogenic Makeup & Powder
- Never Sleep In Your Makeup
- Wash Your Brushes
- Apply a Weekly Clay Face Mask or Detox Green Tea Mask
- Use Oil Blotting Papers
- Don’t Touch Your Face
- Limit Alcohol Use
- Reduce Stress
Consume a Balanced Diet
Knowing which foods to eat and which ones to avoid helps you manage your oily skin in the long run. Oily skin often accompanies acne blemishes, large pores, and congested skin.
While genetics play a significant role in why you have oily skin, you can lessen its symptoms by maintaining a healthy diet. Here is a guide to healthy foods for healthier skin:
- Avocado effectively moisturizes the skin and contains fatty acids essential for healthy skin
- Nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids that help maintain control of oily skin
- Cucumber - contains antioxidants and high amounts of water for hydrating your skin
- Green Vegetables are rich in fiber and contain zero oil or fat
- Oranges contain vitamin C, which is essential for detoxing and exfoliating the skin
Stay Hydrated
Water is essential for healthy bodily functions and healthy skin. When adequate amounts of water are not consumed, the body becomes dehydrated, dehydrating the skin.
If your skin becomes dry, fine lines and wrinkles become more prominent, and the epidermal layer begins producing excess oil to compensate for the loss of hydration in the skin.
Take A Multivitamin
It is impossible to consume all the necessary vitamins and minerals to maintain perfect health. Taking a daily multivitamin helps fill in the gaps where your nutrition lacks, feeding your body with the required nutrients for a healthy body and healthy skin.
Consult with your healthcare provider to discuss your options and determine which multivitamins are best for you.
Wear Non-Comedogenic Makeup & Powder
Choose cosmetics wisely if you love to wear makeup like many of us. Makeup remains on your face for most of the day, having the ability to clog pores and cause breakouts. Products containing mineral oil and fragrance are not recommended for oily skin types because these cosmetics clog the pores and cause acne breakouts.
Choose mineral makeup and cosmetics with natural ingredients made for sensitive skin types. Mineral setting powders are gentle on your skin and provide oil absorption for oily skin types.
Never Sleep In Your Makeup
Sleeping in your makeup is one of the worst things you can do to your skin because it causes clogged pores, congested skin, irritation, excess oil production, and blemishes. Be sure to cleanse your skin every evening before your head hits the pillow.
Wash Your Brushes
Keep your makeup brushes clean by soaking them weekly in mild sudsy soap and warm water solution, and rinse well. Makeup brushes harbor bacteria that cause blemishes, so keeping them clean reduces your chances of spreading this bacteria to your face.
Apply A Weekly Face Mask
Face masks are a fun and inexpensive way to treat yourself at home while treating your skin. Masks help treat oily skin, deeply cleanse, and smooth the texture of all skin types. Three Ships Beauty offers two formulas for all skin types.
- Detox Green Tea Antioxidant Clay Mask – Made with French green clay and green tea extract, drawing out impurities, halting collagen loss, and giving your skin a youthful glow.
- Soothe Rosehip Vitamin C Clay Mask – Made with French pink clay, Kaolin clay, rosehip extract, this mild clay mask is perfect for sensitive skin.
Use Oil Blotting Papers
Oil blotting papers are tiny sheets of paper that absorb oils on your face. Simply press one of these sheets in oily areas of your face and watch the paper soak up excess oil.
These papers are convenient to carry in your pocket or purse and usually do not contain harsh ingredients. They reduce shine without adding anything to your skin, such as makeup or powder.
Don’t Touch Your Face
Try not to touch your face whenever possible. Doing so causes acne by spreading bacteria from your hands and nails to your skin. Keep your hands clean and away from your face. You’ll be glad you did!
Limit Alcohol Use
Alcohol dehydrates your skin, stealing precious hydration from your supple skin. Reduce the number of beverages you consume or stop entirely to regain hydrated skin. Chronic alcohol consumption damages and enlarges the blood vessels and sebaceous glands, causing enlarged pores. Limit the alcohol to one glass per day.
Reduce Stress
Excessive stress levels trigger hormone release that produces excess sebum. Limit stress by practicing relaxing exercises daily, such as:
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Mindful Journaling
- Getting enough rest
- Staying hydrated
- Exercising regularly
- Practice self-care
Bottom Line
Maintaining a basic skincare routine helps balance the skin, reduces excessive oil production, and lessens the chances of breakouts. By maintaining a healthy diet, remaining hydrated, and using skin-specific skincare and cosmetics, you provide your skin with what it needs to look its best.
Three Ships Beauty provides all skin types with skincare containing natural, non-toxic, and chemical-free ingredients. You may check out all of our products and create the skincare routine you’ve been looking for.
Don’t forget to take the Three Ships Beauty skin quiz and find out which products suit your skin type.
Sources:
How to control oily skin | American Academy of Dermatology
Sunscreen FAQs | American Academy of Dermatology
How to select a sunscreen | American Academy of Dermatology
Daily Water Intake among U.S. Men and Women, 2009-2012 | CDC
