Oily skin
If your skin is too oily, it's because your sebum production is out of balance. Your skin becomes greasy more quickly, you have a shiny complexion, your pores are clearly visible and you are more prone to skin blemishes. Pimples and blackheads can then form more frequently, especially along the T-zone as well as on the décolleté and back due to the excess sebum. The oily skin type is particularly noticeable during times such as puberty when our hormones change. Especially when there is increased production of the male sex hormone androgen, your sebaceous glands work so hard that you tend to have oily skin with large pores and impurities. But oily skin also has its good side: It is very resistant due to the greasy protective film and is therefore better protected against external radicals. In addition, wrinkles due to dryness do not form on the face as quickly.
Characteristics: shiny, oily, prone to breakouts
Structure & Pores: enlarged, clogged, clearly visible pores, prone to blackheads, pustules, pimples & various forms of acne
Complexion: shiny, uneven, reddened areas due to impurities
Holistic care tips
The important thing is that you listen to your skin! Especially when it comes to care products and make-up, you should make sure that less is more. If you have oily skin, it is important that you give it time to breathe so that the skin pores do not become calloused and inflammation can form. Above all, you should stay away from chemical care products, as they imbalance your acid mantle, causing your skin to desperately try to produce more sebum (fat) and thus becoming more and more oily.
According to the well-known theory: fat dissolves fat. Or in other words: Non-polar solvents (tallow and oil) are best dissolved by similarly composed non-polar solvents (such as oil). If you use aggressive products on oily skin, your skin's protective layer is increasingly destroyed and the skin desperately tries to restore its oil layer. So your skin becomes more and more oily. So it's better to use care products with natural ingredients that regulate your sebum production and inhibit inflammation in the form of pimples and blackheads.
The important thing is that you listen to your skin! Especially when it comes to care products and make-up, you should make sure that less is more. If you have oily skin, it is important that you give it time to breathe so that the skin pores do not become calloused and inflammation can form. Above all, you should stay away from chemical care products, as they imbalance your acid mantle, causing your skin to desperately try to produce more sebum (fat) and thus becoming more and more oily.
• Wash your pillow once a week
• Don't touch your face
• Disinfect your cell phone daily
• Only use your washcloth once
• Change your towel weekly
• Drink enough water
• Avoid alcohol & nicotine
• Eat a balanced & healthy diet
• Avoid industrial sugar
• Exercise regularly
• Get some fresh air
• Get enough sleep
• Pay attention to hormone balance
• Reduce stress
Hello Sue Routine
Although you are born with your skin type, with the right balancing care you can help oily skin regulate its sebum production and thus counteract skin impurities.
Daily facial cleansing
No. 7 Cleansing Face Oil
Intensive daily cleansing is very important, especially for oily skin, in order to free the pores of the facial skin from excess sebum and dirt. Sue worked with our no. 7 Cleansing Face Oil created a very mild but intensively cleansing formula: the essential basil oil has an antibacterial effect, which is wonderful for cleansing impurities. The safflower oil it contains also dissolves all the dirt, sebum and old skin cells, has a fat-dissolving effect and at the same time strengthens the regulation of your sebum production.
Daily facial care
No. 2 Balancing Face Oil
Our No. 2 Balancing Face Oil has a very balancing effect on your skin and brings it back into its healthy balance. The apricot kernel and pomegranate seed oils contain a variety of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins that intensively strengthen your skin barrier. Thanks to the punicic acid it contains, sebum production is regulated, the pores can be refined and impurities can be counteracted.
Weekly facial cleansing
No. 10 Calming Face Mask
Our no. 10 Calming Face Mask is the game-changer for oily skin. The powerful composition of jojoba oil, clay and lavender not only has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, but also pulls all the excess sebum, dirt and bacteria out of your skin. Lavender also has an antibacterial effect and works wonders in combating pimples and blackheads. It's best to use it once a week by applying it to cleansed skin and giving yourself 20 minutes of intense me-time!
No. 1 Balancing Face Oil
"[...] I've honestly never used a better cosmetic product!"
No. 7 Cleansing Face Oil
"My skin has improved significantly since I first used Hello Sue."
Especially with oily skin, impurities can often occur on the facial skin. We'll tell you how you can best care for impure skin in our blog post: Impurities on the skin: Causes & care tips .