Oily skin is a very common skin concern that everyone deals with, especially in India. Oily skin can be very difficult to deal with because no matter what kind of random products you use, how many times you rinse your face or use blotting papers the oil still comes back.
This persistent oily texture can make your face look shiny. It even prevents your makeup from lasting long. This makes oily skin troublesome. You require a product that helps you control the oil from the face not just temporarily but with consistent use it helps properly.
A face wash is a daily use product that helps to remove the dirt, oil and all impurities from the face. So it becomes ideal in controlling oil from the face. A face wash for combination skin might be helpful if formulated with the right active ingredients. There are various kinds of formulations of face wash. Some might be suitable for oily skin and some might not be so you also have to look for the right formulation.
Why does skin appear oily?
The skin consists of sebaceous glands that are responsible for secretion of oil/sebum which is necessary for skin’s natural moisture and barrier protection. But the excess of it is also not tolerable. Excess sebum not only makes the skin shiny but also can be a root cause for acne concerns.
The skin already has oil and when dirt, dead skin cells, makeup or any other residue sit on the face they mix up with oil and clog the pores. Clogged pores give birth to various types of acne. There are several reasons that can cause an increase in sebum production like stress, hormonal imbalance, diet, and environmental factors. This makes it more important to deal with an oily skin.
What are foaming cleansers?
A foaming cleanser has a gel or liquid formulation and on application produces lather. When mixed with water, foaming cleansers can produce rich lather that can help in removing oil, dirt, dead skin cells and other impurities.
As compared to other face washes like a cream based face wash which can cleanse the skin but leave a residue on the face and clog pores sometimes, foaming cleansers are light textured and perform deep cleansing action without leaving any residue. The lather clears out the impurities and gets rinsed so it does not accumulate on skin.
How foaming cleansers help in oily skin?
A foaming face wash can be suitable for oily skin type because
. Oil control: Foaming face washes help in clearing out the excess oil effectively from the pores and the surface without leaving the skin dry.
. Deep cleansing: Foaming face wash clears out the pores and unclogs it effectively without leaving behind any residue on the skin.
. Reduce shine: Oily skin appears shiny and foaming face wash helps in controlling oil so automatically controls the shine.
. Acne control: Oily skin often causes acne and foaming cleanser unclogs the pores by removing the gunk from it. This helps in preventing acne.
. Hydrates skin: Foaming face washes generally provide skin hydration and do not strip away the moisture from the face.
Additional benefits of using a foaming face wash
. It is suitable for humid and hot weather because of its lightweight texture and non-sticky feel.
. It is skin refreshing because lather is light and after rinsing leaves behind a refreshed skin
. It is very helpful in removing makeup and other skincare buildup. Due to its easy approach it can be useful for daily use.
Ingredients that are helpful for an oily skin
. Salicylic acid: It is an alpha hydroxy acid which has oil soluble structure that can penetrate deep into pore by crossing oil barriers. Salicylic acid goes deep into the pores and clears out the excess oil effectively from the pores. It also helps in clearing out dirt, dead skin cells and makeup.
. Zinc PCA: It is a powerful combination of oil control and moisturizing ingredient. Zinc helps in regulating the excess oil whereas PCA helps in hydrating the skin and supporting the skin barrier protection. Zinc PCa reduces the activity of sebaceous glands that leads to controlled sebum secretion.
. Niacinamide: This alpha hydroxy acid which has a water soluble texture has a cleansing action that regulates the sebum production and removes excess oil from the surface as well. It also has a soothing effect and barrier protection.
. Glycolic acid: It is an alpha hydroxy acid but has a smaller sized molecule due to which it can go in pores and perform cleansing action. It helps in reducing the impurities from the face.
How to use a foaming cleanser in daily use?
. Firstly wash your face with lukewarm or cold water
. Then take some amount of face wash in your hand
. Start applying to your face to produce lather
. Massage for 30-60 seconds and target the T-zone which produces more oil
. After that rinse off your face with water
. Next dry your face with towel and apply a lightweight moisturizer
. Always apply SPF while going out in the day
AM routine
. Toner
. Moisturizer
. Sunscreen
PM routine
. Makeup remover (if required)
. Foaming facewash
. Night cream
Final thoughts
An oily skin requires extra care and suitable products. They need lightweight and non-sticky cleansers that also cleanse effectively. So a foaming face wash can be ideal for oil skin types. Using a foaming face wash not only helps in oil control but also prevents unwanted shine from the face. It helps in preventing acne breakouts as well.
