Dermalogica for Oily Skin

Whether you have completely oily skin or just an oily t-zone, it is vital that you select skincare with the correct active ingredients for your unique skin type.

What is meant by the term ‘oily skin’? The surface, or external layer of the skin, is protected by something which is known as the ‘lipid barrier’. This barrier is created by the sebaceous glands which produce lipids from sebum – the thing which holds dead skin cells together. This protective barrier prevents pollutants and other irritants from getting into the skin, but also water and the good nutrients from seeping out. Skin oil then is just part of the natural order - and in relation to the volume of oil. So, if you are troubled with oily skin, it’s due to your sebaceous glands creating too much oil (sebum) which lies on the outer layer of your skin and clogs up the pores, all the while picking up pollutants, dead skin cells and dirt too. Bacteria can also get stuck on the surface of your skin too, causing breakouts and acne.  

Oily skin is one of the more common skin types, as can be treated by controlling the volume of oil produced and removing excess oil. Although the use of blotting paper is fine, it will not, in reality, solve the principal problem. Oily skin requires ingredients which 1) Control the production of oil – 2) Cleanse the excess oil from the skin and deep pores – 3) Manage breakouts – 4) Focus on the sensitivities from breakouts and irritation – 5) Moisturise Moisturise the skin – 6) Replenish lost water. Aloe Vera products are recognised as being helpful to those who have oily skin.

Shirley recommends:

• Cleanser: Precleanse, Active Clay Cleanser

• Exfoliator: Daily Microfoliant

• Masque: Sebum Clearing Masque

• Corrective Serum: Retinol Clearing Oil

• Moisturiser: Active Moist, Oil Free Matte SPF30

• Night time: Sound Sleep Cocoon, Overnight Clearing Gel