Liz Earle UK
Of all skin types, oily skin may be the most demanding. Changes in hormones – think puberty, perimenopause or menopause – can trigger the sebaceous glands to produce greater levels of sebum, skin’s natural lubricant. Oilier skin alongside pores that appear larger, can also be caused by genetic factors.Of all skin types, oily skin may be the most demanding. Changes in hormones – think puberty, perimenopause or menopause – can trigger the sebaceous glands to produce greater levels of sebum, skin’s natural lubricant. Oilier skin alongside pores that appear larger, can also be caused by genetic factors.
Oilier complexions provide the perfect environment for blackheads, congestion and blemishes to flourish. While this may tempt you to gravitate towards harsher formulas, these may actually have a drying effect that encourages the skin to pump out even more oil. Therefore it’s important to balance oil reduction with hydration to ensure the skin remains balanced.Oilier complexions provide the perfect environment for blackheads, congestion and blemishes to flourish. While this may tempt you to gravitate towards harsher formulas, these may actually have a drying effect that encourages the skin to pump out even more oil. Therefore it’s important to balance oil reduction with hydration to ensure the skin remains balanced.
When it comes to skincare for oily skin, a consistent routine will reveal the radiant results you're looking for. Here's our pick of naturally active skincare for oily skin to minimise shine and control excess oil.
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CLEANSE & POLISH™ HOT CLOTH CLEANSER When it comes to cleansing oily skin, this deep cleansing formula will remove impurities and keep your skin looking balanced. |
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CLEANSE & POLISH™ HOT CLOTH CLEANSER When it comes to cleansing oily skin, this deep cleansing formula will remove impurities and keep your skin looking balanced. |
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Oily skin needs hydration too. Replenish skin with soothing hydration post-cleanse with our hydrating tonic. |
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Oily skin needs hydration too. Replenish skin with soothing hydration post-cleanse with our hydrating tonic. |
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Whether you need a day or night cream for oily skin, make refreshing hydration your final routine step. |
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Whether you need a day or night cream for oily skin, make refreshing hydration your final routine step. |
Use these products before your night cream.
Use these products before your night cream.
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Draws out impurities, helping to unclog pores for clearer-looking skin, without leaving it feeling dry. |
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Draws out impurities, helping to unclog pores for clearer-looking skin, without leaving it feeling dry. |
WHAT CAUSES OILY SKIN?
There are lots of reasons why your skin might be oily. Hormones can play a huge factor on the levels of oils you’re seeing in your skin. The more testosterone you produce, the more sebum production you’ll have, leading to oilier skin. Stress can also contribute to your skin’s oiliness as higher levels of cortisol often lead to more oil production. External factors like the weather, air pollution and your diet can also make skin oily.WHAT CAUSES OILY SKIN?
There are lots of reasons why your skin might be oily. Hormones can play a huge factor on the levels of oils you’re seeing in your skin. The more testosterone you produce, the more sebum production you’ll have, leading to oilier skin. Stress can also contribute to your skin’s oiliness as higher levels of cortisol often lead to more oil production. External factors like the weather, air pollution and your diet can also make skin oily.
When it comes to skincare for oily skin, a cleanser is a must-have to remove dirt and impurities while controlling shine. Try our Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser enriched with eucalyptus to tone, soothe and purify while leaving skin feeling comfortable, balanced and exceptionally clean.
When it comes to skincare for oily skin, a cleanser is a must-have to remove dirt and impurities while controlling shine. Try our Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser enriched with eucalyptus to tone, soothe and purify while leaving skin feeling comfortable, balanced and exceptionally clean.
Oily skin doesn't always need a separate night cream. Choose a face cream for oily skin with a lightweight texture to hydrate without being too heavy. We love our Skin Repair™ Gel Cream to refresh skin while you hydrate.
Oily skin doesn't always need a separate night cream. Choose a face cream for oily skin with a lightweight texture to hydrate without being too heavy. We love our Skin Repair™ Gel Cream to refresh skin while you hydrate.
How to find the best moisturiser for oily skin? First up, don’t confuse oil levels with hydration – oily skin can still be dehydrated which refers to a lack of water, not oil, hence it still requires a nourishing daily moisturiser.
If your skin is oily and prone to breakouts look for a lighter formula which will typically contain less oil. Our reformulated Skin Repair™ Gel Cream provides 72 hours of shine-free hydration so it’s ideal for oil-prone skin.
For men, our After-Shaving Moisturiser is a lightweight formula that nourishes without clogging pores.
How to find the best moisturiser for oily skin? First up, don’t confuse oil levels with hydration – oily skin can still be dehydrated which refers to a lack of water, not oil, hence it still requires a nourishing daily moisturiser.
If your skin is oily and prone to breakouts look for a lighter formula which will typically contain less oil. Our reformulated Skin Repair™ Gel Cream provides 72 hours of shine-free hydration so it’s ideal for oil-prone skin.
For men, our After-Shaving Moisturiser is a lightweight formula that nourishes without clogging pores.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO SKINCARE FOR OILY SKINSTEP BY STEP GUIDE TO SKINCARE FOR OILY SKIN
For oily skin, the right cleanser can be really helpful in controlling oil production. A cleanser can help to remove any excess oil on the skin without stripping hydration. They’re also great for controlling oil production to prevent clogged pores and blemishes. Try our Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser to cleanse the skin of any excess oil, SPF and make up.
For oily skin, the right cleanser can be really helpful in controlling oil production. A cleanser can help to remove any excess oil on the skin without stripping hydration. They’re also great for controlling oil production to prevent clogged pores and blemishes. Try our Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser to cleanse the skin of any excess oil, SPF and make up.
Using a toner can help to balance out your skin, keeping your skin hydrated without overproducing oils. Our Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic helps to balance out skin to hydrate your skin and prepare it for the next steps in your routine.
Using a toner can help to balance out your skin, keeping your skin hydrated without overproducing oils. Our Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic helps to balance out skin to hydrate your skin and prepare it for the next steps in your routine.
A treatment in your routine that could help to unclog pores for clearer looking skin. Opt for our Deep Cleansing Mask for a more mattified look.
A treatment in your routine that could help to unclog pores for clearer looking skin. Opt for our Deep Cleansing Mask for a more mattified look.
Oiliness doesn’t always correlate with hydration, so you’ll still need a moisturiser in your routine. If you have oily skin, avoid moisturisers with a thick formula. Choosing a gel formula like our Skin Repair™ Gel Cream, will keep skin hydrated without increasing skin's oil levels.STEP 4: MOISTURISER
Oiliness doesn’t always correlate with hydration, so you’ll still need a moisturiser in your routine. If you have oily skin, avoid moisturisers with a thick formula. Choosing a gel formula like our Skin Repair™ Gel Cream, will keep skin hydrated without increasing skin's oil levels.
- Try to pack as many vitamin A rich foods – sweet potatoes, carrots, apricots and tuna – into your diet to help support regular skin cell turnover and cut back on refined sugar, (research has shown that foods high in sugar can stimulate the hormone IGF-1 that’s been linked with increased sebum production).
- There is a direct link between stress levels and oily skin issues. Cortisol, aka ‘the stress hormone’ triggers the sebaceous glands putting them into overdrive, hence the reason we often break out before a big job interview or exam. To counter this, do anything that helps you feel more relaxed – be that exercise, meditation, knitting or belly laughing – on a regular basis.
