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Why is My Skin So Oily? Understanding Your Skin

Oily skin can be caused by genetics, weather, stress, hormones and washing too often or washing with a harsh cleanser that strips the skin of oils—causing the sebaceous glands to increase oil production. Regardless of why your skin is oily, with a skincare routine designed specifically for oily skin, you can achieve fresh, healthy, balanced skin.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Oily skin is characterized by shine, enlarged pores and blackheads, and it may feel slick even after cleansing. It is also often prone to breakouts. If you're not sure if you have oily skin, you can use blotting sheets to test it. To do so, dab one blotting sheet on your cheeks, another on your forehead and another on your nose, then hold them up to the light. If all three of the sheets are saturated in oil, it's reasonable to believe that you have oily skin. (Note: Normal skin will show only light oil stains from all areas of the face, while oily skin will show an abundance of oil from all areas.)

Creating a Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

  • Look for a gentle, non-comedogenic face wash
  • Choose non-comedogenic moisturizers, including a daytime formula with a broad-spectrum SPF and a lightweight nighttime formula
  • A damaged skin barrier can trigger an increase in sebum production, causing oily skin. However, skin care products formulated with Ceramides can help restore the skin's barrier, while those that also include Hyaluronic Acid can help retain skin’s natural moisture and Niacinamide can help calm the skin.
  • If acne-prone, choose a cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide to help clear breakouts and prevent new ones

Why is My Skin Oily?

Genetics can, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), cause your sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum, which causes oily skin. But that's just one possible reason for why you may have oily skin. Others may include the weather, hormones and stress—which can, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), cause your skin to produce more oil than usual.

Additionally, washing your face too often or with the wrong cleanser can strip the skin of its natural oils and damage the skin's barrier, which can trigger an increase in oil production. When the skin isn't properly hydrated, it will work to create its own moisture by producing more sebum. However, using a cleanser, and moisturizer designed for your skin type and choosing products containing 3 essential Ceramides as well as Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide can help keep your skin feeling clean, hydrated and balanced.

 

Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

Proper skin care for oily skin can help keep the skin feel fresh and look healthy—while reducing shine. Begin with a gentle, non-comedogenic face wash that won't strip the skin of its natural oils and won't clog pores. To help maintain your skin’s moisture balance, we recommend next choosing a facial cleanser formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to help retain skin’s natural moisture as well as Niacinamide, and three essential Ceramides to help restore the skin's barrier. If your skin is prone to breakouts, choosing a cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide can clear acne breakouts and help prevent new pimples from forming.

 

Any skincare routine for oily skin should also include a daytime moisturizer with a broad-spectrum SPF to help protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays, as well as a lightweight evening moisturizer. Moisturizers like CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 and CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion are non-comedogenic and include Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides and Niacinamide. In addition, they are formulated with MVE Technology—a patented delivery system that continually releases moisturizing ingredients.

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