Oily skin is equally difficult to cater to as dry skin. People with oily skin work really hard to use and find products that make your skin behave normally. The simplest trick that most of the people with oily skin do is look for products that are labeled “oil-free” and “non-comedogenic. But, there is so much beyond it. There are certain ingredients that should not be applied to oily skin. Although you find these products in makeup and skincare as ingredients you need to avoid for oily skin.
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Dimethicone:
Using silicone such as Dimethicone is a common phenomenon in lotions and moisturizers to make the skin mattified and smooth. They make the skin look mattifies and hides textural issues such as fine lines and large pores making the skin look even. But, when you do that the silicone fills in the pores making the skin look even and making the makeup stay for longer. If you have an oily skin dermatologist suggest skipping this one as they make the skin more prone to acne. Instead of using this one use water-based primers and moisturizers.
Occlusives:
Occulsives emoluments are anything thick like petroleum jelly, mineral oils, beeswax, Paraffin, Lanolins, etc. This is an ingredient that forms a second skin on top of your own. They are a class of moisturizers that form a layer to stop the skin from losing hydration and protect the skin from external attack. Occlusives don’t give and don’t take. Products with occlusive agents work great with dry skin. These products lack sebum and offer no benefits for oily skin. Instead, occlusives will only feel sticky and heavy. They act as a pore closing disaster. If you wish to use a product using emoluments then make sure you look out for the label called ‘non-comedogenic’ on the bottle.
SLS:
SLS is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. This is a common ingredient that has been found in a lot of cleaning and hygiene products. SLS is known to cause skin irritation, eye damage, canker sores, and natural oil. The ingredient is a major cause of acne on the mouth and chin area. It is always best to use natural shampoo, body wash, and toothpaste.
Alcohol:
Alcohol is one major item that is known to have skin-stripping ingredients. The use of alcohol in products can increase the original level of oiliness. The use of solvent-based skincare can have a negative impact on the long-term effect on your skin’s oiliness. The use of skincare products using alcohol makes it even harder for your skin to keep itself hydrated. This results in leady to oily plus dehydrated and flaky skin. Strong alcohol-based toners will only get rid of the oil superficially, and can even strip your skin of its natural moisture. Some primers, sunscreens and setting mists may contain alcohol as well since the ingredient helps to preserve the formulas while also being light on the skin. But if your skin is particularly prone to rebound oiliness, skipping these might do you good.
Pomades:
Pomade is a commonly used hair styling product. The use of pomades makes sure that your stay intact at the place. What we use on the hair has a great impact on the skin too. The hair touches the forehead when you pomades. When you use a product that can contain pomade, they are great for hairstyling but block the forehead pores that can cause pomade acne on the forehead. Pomade acne occurs close to the hairline.
Natural Oils:
Natural oils sound tempting for healing the skin. Well, if you have oily skin then instead of healing it, it is going to aggravate the oily skin and lead to breakouts by closing down the pores. Oils that come from fruits, nuts, and vegetables are quite different from each other so it is not a good idea to mix them up. The oil contains fatty acid, and a common one found is Oleic acid. When you use an ingredient that has oleic acid in high quantity makes the oil sit on the top of the skin, which makes oily skin even worse. The following natural oils that are not appropriate for oily skin are:
- Coconut oil
- Hazelnut oil
- Camellia oil
- Sunflower oil
Instead, replace them with oils that have a high amount of linoleic acid, linolenic acid, or alpha-linolenic acid. These are the oils are missing in the oily skin type. So the better option is to use oils like rosehip, evening primrose, hemp seed, and grapeseed.
Exfoliating Scrubs:
Scrubs look like the easiest way to scrub the skin. But, the fact is when you use scrubs on the skin. Exfoliating the skin with formulas that harsh granules, can damage the moisture barrier. The use of scrubs can make the skin more sensitive and imbalanced. Using the scrubs results in drying out the skin which results in even more oil production and higher chances of acne.
Triclosan And Triclocarban:
Triclosan is commonly found in almost all the antibacterial products. Apart from that, it can be found in toothpaste, deodorant, antibacterial soaps. Even the FDA has cleared up the fact that the use of triclosan has no good effects on the skin. The use of both the ingredients in the long-run has been proved to have hormonal disruptions, bacterial resistance, impaired muscle function, impaired immune function, and increased allergies. If you have been looking for an alternative for antibacterial or antiseptic properties, it is better to use tea tree oil.
Stearic Acid:
Stearic acid is found in various animal and plant fats and is a major component of cocoa butter and shea butter. Apart from that, you can find this product in a lot of luxury brand foundations and primers. The acid is rated as low on the comedogenic scale. The point is that this ingredient still has the potential for clogging your pores. The sensitive skin is prone to breakouts So, instead of skin this and look for zero pore-clogging ingredients!
So, if you are one of those who has been struggling with oily skin for long. Then make sure you avoid using these ingredients on your face. This will help your skin to behave normally and reduce the chances of a breakout. If you think we have missed any important ingredients that do share in the comment section below.