Does your facial skin shine year-round, through summer and winter? You likely have oily skin. The good news? While shine can feel frustrating, it's entirely manageable with the right approach.
To achieve a matte, refreshed complexion, it all comes down to targeted skincare. At Veld's, we've refined these strategies based on years of expertise helping clients tame excess oil.
Oily skin features a textured appearance, excessive facial shine, and often imperfections like comedones or blackheads. It quickly regreases after cleansing, makeup slides off during the day, and it's frequently misunderstood. Yet, it has a silver lining: among skin types, oily skin ages the slowest.
Don't mix up oily skin with combination skin—they share traits but require distinct routines. True oily skin shines across the entire face, including eyelids, and may affect the scalp too. Combination skin limits shine to the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), with normal-to-dry cheeks. Learn more about caring for combination to oily skin.
Sebum, the skin's natural oily protective layer, is the culprit. In oily skin, overactive sebaceous glands produce excess sebum, often due to hormones or unsuitable products. This excess clogs pores and creates that glossy look. The solution? Smart strategies to balance it.
Avoid harsh, stripping products—they trigger more oil production as the skin compensates. Treat oily skin gently, like sensitive skin. Your mantra: gentleness above all. Your skin will thank you with balance.
Sebum is lipid-based, so combat it with oils. Counterintuitively, cleansing oils excel for oily skin—they dissolve impurities and excess oil without disrupting the skin's barrier.
Once or twice weekly, use absorbent clay masks to refine texture and mattify. For exfoliation, skip abrasive scrubs; opt for gentle chemical exfoliants to prevent breakouts.
Your daily cream is crucial: avoid heavy, comedogenic formulas. Prioritize hydration with a light, watery texture. Veld's Pure Pulp Neo is an ideal gel—refreshing, plumping, non-greasy, with anti-aging benefits for mature oily skin.
Excess oil causes makeup to slip, but mattifying primers create a grippy base for lasting wear—essential for oily skin. Layer sparingly to let skin breathe. During the day, dust loose powder on the T-zone for touch-ups, keeping it natural.
