Recognising oily skin is the key to using the right skincare routine. Do you think you have oily skin with imperfections?  

There are different skin types (oily, combination or dry), but healthy, balanced skin is soft, supple and reflects light. These are signs of good moisturising and effective defence against external aggressors.

Sometimes, however, oily skin gives an excessive shine to the face.  This overproduction of sebum can be especially noticed on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), but not only there.  This skin type is also known as “hyperseborrhoeic” skin.  It affects both women and men, and is more common in adulthood.   

The reason behind this sometimes unsightly shine?  An imbalance in sebaceous gland secretions.  This imbalance is often exacerbated by both internal and external factors:   

• Hormonal imbalances which are often emphasised during specific times such as puberty, the menstrual cycle or the menopause. Oestrogen slows down sebum production, while androgens increases it. 

• The location of the sebaceous glands. Some people have an irregular distribution of these glands on the face, upper back, scalp or even abdomen.  So the skin is oilier in certain places. 
• A diet rich in fast-acting sugars (bread or manufactured cakes, for example), dairy products and alcohol consumption can stimulate the sebaceous glands’ lipid production.  

• Stress can upset hormonal balance. Increased body temperature encourages increased sebum production. 

• External skin aggressors: intense cleansing with unsuitable beauty products, pollution and UV rays can all lead to an overproduction of sebum. 

But sebum isn’t a bad thing. It plays a crucial role in moisturising the skin and protecting it from the elements by forming a hydrolipidic film.  It also helps combat skin ageing and delays the appearance of the signs of ageing.  However, excess sebum makes the skin shiny and dilates the pores.  Even worse, overproduction of sebum leads to the appearance of imperfections such as spots and blackheads, due to the accumulation of impurities and pollutants. 

Is your skin thick to the touch? Is it shiny from your chin to your forehead and all over your face? Then you probably have oily skin! Unlike oily skin, combination skin is only shiny on the T-zone. Are you unsure about your skin type? Do an online analysis of your skin  in just a few clicks. Knowing your skin type will help you select the right products. 

Do you try to dry out your oily skin by vigorously cleansing it every morning? Big mistake! Contrary to popular belief, oily skin is extremely sensitive and must be moisturised.
If not, the epidermis reacts by over-producing sebum. This creates a vicious circle where you have to scrub more or apply more aggressive products. As a result, the skin becomes more oily. Which is the exact opposite of the desired effect! 

The key is to choose the right products that care for your skin. The skincare products available for oily skin are often based on aggressive formulas or active chemical ingredients, and using them actually makes the skin more sensitive. So choose certified organic and natural skincare products to treat oily skin with the kindness it deserves. 

As you can see, moisturising the face is key. What could be better than plant oil? It’s not just for dry skin. Plant oil can be very beneficial for oily skin, provided you choose the right oils. A carefully selected skincare oil won´t increase sebum production. On the contrary, it can help regulate it and improve the general condition of the skin.  

Are you wondering whether there are any contraindications for using oils on oily skin? The idea is to find plant oils with a low comedogenic index to avoid clogged pores. The perfect oils are light and easily absorbed. They don’t leave an unpleasant oily film after application.

Good to know: plant oil or mineral oil? 
Always use a plant oil to care for your skin. Mineral oils are produced by petrochemicals and are much more comedogenic (pore clogging). There’s nothing natural about them. That’s why Absolution products do not contain mineral oils. 

We’ve selected and targeted natural active ingredients with sebum-regulating action to create a complete range of products suitable for oily skin. Pure or combined with other natural ingredients, our oils are suitable for an oily skin skincare routine. 

You can adopt a beauty routine that cares for your oily skin. Your first objective? Purify, calm redness, tighten pores and say goodbye to spots. Le Booster Pureté, with its soothing Chaulmoogra oil, is an effective mix to combat imperfections. 

Choose La Crème Douce Démaquillante by Absolution to cleanse your skin. Made with pracaxi plant oil, it gently removes impurities without disturbing the skin’s natural balance.  

La Crème de Santé provides light moisturisation while restoring the skin’s balance. Jojoba oil works together with natural active ingredients, including essential oil of lemon balm that contains purifying properties. 

Finally, to reap the benefits of plant oils, apply Addiction every evening. This best-seller is amulti-functional skincare oil for the face, made up of 26 remarkably powerful natural plant oils.  All have been carefully selected to suit all skin types (jojoba, hazelnut, sesame…). 

Three points to remember:

• Contrary to popular belief, oily skin requires deep moisturising to regulate sebum production. 
• Plant oils, such as jojoba oil, are suitable for oily skin if they are non-comedogenic. 
• Absolution has selected the best oils to create skincare products suitable for oily skin.