How To Deal With Oily Skin This Summer - 6 Tips
Summer is nearly here and those of us who struggle with oily skin know, that this can be challenging and somewhat embarrassing to deal with. When that greasy, sweaty film takes off all your makeup and sunscreen, it can all be very frustrating. With a bit of research we’ve put together some tips on how to manage your oily skin so that you can enjoy summer to the fullest. But first let's see why this happens.
What Causes Oily Skin In Summer?
Oily skin is caused by the overproduction of sebum in your skin. Our skin is made up of millions of tiny pores, and beneath this layer lie the sebaceous glands. These glands produce an oily substance called sebum which is necessary to maintain healthy skin.
However, when the weather is sweltering and humidity strikes, the sebaceous glands tend to overproduce sebum, this is what causes the oily and greasy residue on your face. Naturally, there are other factors like genes and hormonal fluctuations that contribute to the over production of sebum, in the attempt to keep your skin hydrated. When our skin produces too much sebum our pores get clogged and this results in acne. No one wants to be shiny and have a breakout, so let's look at 6 tips on how to care for your oily summer skin.
Consider changing your face wash
We all know that cleansing your face is the most basic skincare routine and must be followed irrespective of the season. As we know the hotter climate encourages skin to produce more oil, leaving our skin vulnerable to breakouts. We believe that as the season changes so should your face cleanser. We recommend finding a foaming cleanser that contains salicylic acid for the summer months.
Use a light moisturiser
It is super important, no matter your skin type to invest in a good moisturiser. However, if you have oily skin, we suggest using a light, gel-based moisturiser to prevent your face from turning excessively greasy by mid-day. If you’re wondering why moisturising is so important, when your skin is already so oily, the answer is this - moisturisers hydrate your skin and prevent the overproduction of sebum, which may help prevent acne breakouts as well.
Try Micellar Water
This beauty industry trick has made dealing with summer skin much easier. Micellar water is a super-gentle cleanser and you can carry it around with you and it doesn’t need to be rinsed off. Micellar water is a great option to cleanse and wipe-off that excess oil and dirt after a busy summer’s day.
Don’t forget sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must and should be used throughout the year, as a part of your daily skin care regime. We all know that the sun’s UV rays are harmful and can permanently damage your skin. Every skin type must use sunblock, but for oily skin it is super important. It will help prevent breakouts.
Look for a broad-spectrum, oil-free sunscreen to prevent sun damage and this will stop your pores from clogging. We recommend using sunblock with an SPF higher than 30 during the summer and you must apply it twice a day. If you’re out having fun in the water, then it must be reapplied every two hours.
Don’t wash your face excessively
This may be tempting especially if your face is feeling greasy and dirty. Washing your face too often can cause more harm than good because you will be removing your skin’s protective layer. This layer of protection is essential to your skin’s health. It keeps it from drying out and protects it from environmental aggressors. Moreover, washing your face frequently will have the opposite effect and will stimulate the sebaceous glands, producing excessive oil. Additionally, over-washing will strip away essential oils and moisture from your skin.
Gently exfoliate
Exfoliate your face no more than twice a week. This will help remove dead skin cells that may clog your pores. You might be tempted to scrub your face with the product because your skin feels dirty. Over exfoliating your face can damage your skin’s protective layer and the result? Over production of sebum causing an acne breakout. So please be gentle with your skin.
Final words
We know how challenging oily skin can be and hope these tips will help. At World of Faces we are passionate about skincare and know that every skin type is different. We have many treatments available to you during the blazing summer months, and encourage you to come in for a skin analysis and personalised advice. Taking care of your skin is much more important than covering it up.
