Anyone with oily skin will know that there’s one thing you’re constantly battling: excess sebum that can dull your complexion and make your face more prone to blemishes. But it’s important to remember that sebaceous glands actually play a crucial role in the health of your skin by fighting dehydration, helping to maintain a balanced skin microbiome, and keeping your skin comfortable.¹

So the goal isn’t to eradicate sebum, but control it, while removing impurities that can lead to inflammation and blemishes. And in order to do this, you need to start with an appropriate cleansing product that’s gentle on the skin.

As you know, there are different skin types: oily, dry, combination and sensitive. But if you’re still not sure of your skin mood, you can get an online skin diagnosis.

Once you’ve identified your skin type, you’ll be able to select the products that best meet your skin’s individual needs. The best cleansing gel for oily skin will both purify and produce a lather, so it can really clean pores and leave skin less prone to acne. You want a purifying formula that gets rid of blackheads and blemishes in oily and combination skin.

Oily skin needs to be deeply cleansed in order to eliminate excess sebum, but this cleansing process mustn’t damage the skin. Hyperseborrhea – the overproduction of sebum – is often associated with inflammation of pilosebaceous follicles. Dead cells and sebum build up on the skin surface, clogging open pores and leading to the formation of acne spots. Usually, excess sebum is most visible in the T-zone, i.e. the forehead, nose and chin.

To regulate sebum in acne-prone skin, it’s important not to overstimulate sebaceous glands. Cleansing too vigorously or using abrasive face scrubs will only make matters worse. It’s essential to cleanse the skin gently, using products formulated with non-comedogenic active ingredients.

To keep blackheads and whiteheads at bay, along with other blemishes associated with oily skin, you must cleanse your skin every day. No ifs, no buts! A specially formulated gel cleanser will help to unclog pores and also prevent spots from appearing.

At Absolution, we recommend that you only cleanse your face in the evening. It’s crucial that you give your skin a deep cleanse to remove everything that’s built up on your face during the day, such as pollution, makeup or excess sebum. This step in your skincare routine should never be skipped! 

In the morning, simply splash your face with cool water, or use a thermal spring water, hydrosol or La Brume Systémique. Your skin will then be ready for your daily skincare routine. 

If you cleanse your skin yet again in the morning with a gel cleanser, all you’ll do is stimulate the sebum production cycle, which is already overactive when you have oily skin. It may seem counterintuitive at first, but you’ll soon see the difference this makes!

When it comes to cleansing oily skin, a few good techniques can really help. Start by rinsing your skin with clean water, preferably cool or warm, but never hot. Then apply your gel cleanser to damp skin and massage gently with circular movements. This will help to do two things: stimulate blood flow and lift away impurities.

Rinse with warm or cold water to avoid drying out the skin, then pat your face dry with a clean towel – and make sure you change it regularly. Next, hydrate your skin with a non-comedogenic moisturizing cream, to maintain your skin’s balance. We highly recommend La Crème de Santé – a lightweight moisturizer rich in prebiotics, which feed the “good bacteria” essential for a well-balanced skin microbiome. We promise it will help your skin to get its glow back! 

Le Nettoyant Pureté, a cleansing gel specially developed by Absolution to purify oily, blemish-prone skin, has been a best seller since its launch!

Yes! Absolution’s purifying cleansing gel for oily skin is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, combination and oily skin. The formula is both gentle and effective, and deeply cleanses without leaving skin feeling tight. It dissolves impurities and makeup, helps to regulate skin’s oil production, and also has a soothing effect. Certified COSMOS Organic by Ecocert, and formulated with natural, soothing ingredients, this cleanser even works well with sensitive skin.

Absolution’s cleansing gel is (it goes without saying!) made with natural and organic ingredients. Aloe vera, oat and  coconut oil moisturize and soothe the skin. Chamomile works to reduce both redness and irritation. White willow bark, meanwhile, rich in salicylic acid, provides astringent properties. It smooths and tones the skin while tightening pores, gently clearing blemishes.

3 points to remember: 

1 The function of sebaceous glands (French only)