The Benefits of Multi-Functional Skincare Products with La Fervance
Multi-functional and versatile skincare products are increasingly gaining popularity, and for good reasons.
Vanessa Noy
June 7, 2024
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Skin Care Routine For Oily Skin
The best natural skincare products for oily skin
Those of us with oily skin can often wish for a more balanced complexion but we are here to tell you, there are benefits. Oily skin can be at times prone to breakouts and midday shine but embracing what you have been genetically given and committing to a skin care routine for oily skin you will be thankful for your less wrinkle prone complexion down the track.
A blessing in disguise, oil in the skin helps to preserve the appearance of the skin, and people with oily skin types typically have thicker skin that ages well -being less prone to fine lines and wrinkles. Balancing the oil production and encouraging healthy skin function by maintaining moisture in the skin should be your aim when planning the best skin care routine for oily skin.
Why natural products are better for oily skin
Natural and organic skincare works at a multifunctional level to balance the complexion while delivering skin-loving vitamins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, that all benefit oily skin types. Avoiding harsh synthetic preservatives and alcohol is key to reducing overactive sebum production and calming the inflammation that causes breakouts and acne. There are also many botanical ingredients that work well in skin care routines for oily skin. We will touch on the top rated and highly effective ingredients in our product recommendations below.
The Best Skincare Routine for Oily Skin
Establishing good cleansing habits is the most important step in a skincare routine for oily skin. As a general rule cleanse morning and night, but if you have been exercising it’s a good idea to cleanse after your gym session or run. Follow with a toner or essence and don’t skip the moisturiser. Even though you have oily skin you still need to moisturise to ensure your skin is well hydrated.
Cleanse without Stripping
Even though you may feel like your skin is still clean in the morning from your night-time cleanse, cleansing in the AM removes shedding skin cells- which can clog pores and cause congestion, as well as any excess sebum from the night. A morning cleanse preps the skin for the day.
When cleansing oily skin avoid synthetic alcohol astringents or high foaming formulations that make your skin feel extra squeaky clean. That feeling is short lived, and your skin compensates by producing extra sebum exacerbating that greasy look and feel. Look for natural cleansers that are low foaming gels or with ingredients such as Shea Butter, Jojoba and Aloe vera. The combination of these ingredients works to gently deep cleanse without disrupting the pH of the skin or stripping the natural oils.
The Dr Alkaitis Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser is a nutrient rich organic face wash meticulously formulated with revitalizing herbs, balancing seaweeds and nurturing vitamin complexes. The creamy cleansing base is as natural as it gets and it’s VERY effective in refining oily and breakout prone skin. The natural seaweeds and medicinal herbs bring a fresh herbaceous scent. The skin strengthening Vitamin A, C and E profile brings antioxidants and anti-ageing benefits.
DR ALKAITIS Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser
Creamy facial cleanser
A nutrient rich organic cleanser that strengthens your skin and aims to balance and restore your skin's natural pH-balance. Cleans the skin gently, deeply and thoroughly, removing old skin cells and leaving your skin dewy, soft and refreshed.
Best for: deep cleansing in all skin types.
Cleansing Tools for Oily Skin
Cleansing tools help your cleanser work more effectively for a deeper cleanse. Helping to remove shedding skin cells and deep oil and grime, cleansing tools make an excellent addition to your skin care routine for oily skin. Konjac Facial Sponges are natural cleansing tools that benefit all skin types as they refine the texture of the skin while deeply cleansing.
The award winning Konjac Sponge Co. offer the most luxurious range of konjac sponges that are infused with skin-loving ingredients. The Mandala Charcoal Konjac Face Sponge is perfect for deeply cleansing problematic oily, spot-prone or acned skin, as it refines enlarged pores and clears blackheads. The Charcoal infused konjac sponge brings the benefits of the konjac and charcoal together. Charcoal is a natural antioxidant and kills stubborn acne-causing bacteria and as bamboo is extremely fast growing it is a sustainable resource just like the konjac fibre itself. Naturally antibacterial and antifungal, activated carbon and minerals absorb toxins, remove excess oils and fight bacteria. Used daily morning and evening you can expect to see an improvement in radiance and clarity of your complexion.
THE KONJAC SPONGE Co. Mandala Charcoal Face Sponge
Genuine Original Korean Konjac Face Sponge with Bamboo Charcoal.
Packed with mineral-rich charcoal powder, The Konjac Sponge with Bamboo Charcoal deep cleans pores to eliminate blackheads and dirt whilst absorbing excess oils and toxins.
Best For: a gentle and deep cleanse for acne prone and congested skin.
Exfoliation for Oily Skin
Add a dedicated natural exfoliant to your skincare routine for oil skin. Exfoliating twice weekly will bring amazing clarity and radiance to oily skin types by providing a deep clean removing dead skin cells for clearer pores. Natural AHAs and BHAs gently loosen dead skin cells and clear deep into the pores.
The Les Huilettes mon huieltte Scrub skilfully blends natural cane sugar brimming with glycolic acid (a natural AHA), green tangerine to treat blemish scars and prevent future breakouts, and oregano for its antibacterial properties. The smell is intoxicating, and this scrub is suited to both the face and the body.
LES HUILETTES Mon Huilette Scrub
Kigelia for Oily Skin
Ingredients matter and never more so then when treating breakouts and balancing oily skin. Nature has given us the amazing Kigelia Africana fruit that has been revered for centuries by Malawians for its healing properties. Luxe Botanics optimises this transformative ingredient in their Kigelia Corrective Serum. Formulated to address combination and oily skin types, it soothes and calms while balancing the oiliness of the complexion. The addition of Lactobacillus, vitamin C, niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate makes this serum an anti-ageing powerhouse. Use morning and evening under your moisturiser as a part of your skincare routine for oily skin.
LUXE BOTANICS Kigelia Corrective Serum
Lightweight concentrate serum.
A solution for skin imperfections, this liquid concentrate is formulated with the gentle yet potent skin purifying botanical, Kigelia africana, to address skin concerns like rosacea, blemishes, acne and sensitivity and support cell regeneration. Calm and soothe distressed skin restoring its’ flawless vitality.
Best for: combination, oily, irritated, sensitive or post treatment skin.
Volume: 30ml
Spot Treatments
Breakouts and blemishes are an inevitable part of oily skin. An effective spot treatment is an important addition to your skin care routine for oily skin. At all costs avoid peroxide-based spot treatments that may dry out acne, but they leave the skin stripped of natural oils and do nothing to treat the inflammation that is causing the acne and breakouts.
The French Girl Clear Skin Elixir is a blend of botanical oils high in linoleic acid to replenish blemish-prone skin and prevent future breakouts. Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits help calm and clear breakouts without drying the skin. The Rose hip oil and linoleic acid offer vitamin C and A that increase cell turnover- reducing redness and scarring, while Tea Tree and Rosemary oil provide antiseptic properties that protects the spread of bacteria.
FRENCH GIRL Clear Skin Elixir
Don’t skip the Moisturiser
Using a natural moisturiser both morning and night is vital for all skin types, including oily skin. By not moisturising oily skin your skin will become dehydrated (moisturisers prevent trans-epidermal water loss) and your skin will begin to compensate by producing more oil. The best moisturiser for oily skin will work to balance the oil production, seal in and boost the results from your treatment products while providing ceramides, vitamins and antioxidants from botanical butters and oils.
When it comes skincare routines for oily skin natural skincare offers great many benefits over mainstream products. However, natural can mean many things in an industry that is widely unregulated. Avoid greenwashing and ensure you are spending your hard earned money wisely by purchasing from specialised retailers like The NATIVES Co., who are skilled in understanding and educating consumers on the benefits of natural and organic skincare.
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