Organic oily to combination skin care

Your skin is oily ? It is essential to adopt a routine that respects its nature.

It may seem obvious, but many products designed for oily skin are too harsh or too rich. As a result, they end up further upsetting the balance of your skin, which needs an effective but gentle approach.

Find out how to take care of it with our tips and oOlution products for oily skin, 100%natural origin.

How can you be sure you have oily skin?

Identifying your skin type is the first step toward a truly effective routine. Using products for oily skin when you don't need it can do more harm than good. 

What is oily skin?

Definition of oily skin

Oily skin oily skin is the result of a phenomenon of seborrhea (or hyperseborrhea): an overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands. 

This sebum, essential for maintainingskin hydration and protect it from external aggressions, becomes problematic when excess.

It clogs pores, makes the skin shiny and promotes blemishes, especially in the presence of bacteria.

Why do we have oily skin? 

All oily skin have this excess sebum, but its causes can vary. Identifying them allows you to take more effective action.

Genetic factors

Oily skin oily skin can be hereditary : some people have a naturally high sebum production .

Our hormones influence sebum production.

Hormonal oily skin Hormonal oily skin is common during puberty, but can persist or appear in adulthood : during pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, following certain treatments, hormonal imbalances and illnesses.

Healthy lifestyle

Your lifestyle can promote or aggravate oily skin :

• A diet rich in refined sugars, ultra-processed foods, and saturated fats stimulates the sebaceous glands.
• Chronic increases increases the production of cortisol , which boosts secretion of sebum.
• The lack of sleep disrupts cell renewal and unbalances the hydrolipidic film.
• Certain cosmetic mistakes perpetuate the vicious cycle of oily skin.

Recognizing oily skin

Signs and symptoms of oily skin 

Oily skin oily skin can affect anyone, at any age : teenagers, men or women.

Its characteristic signs are often visible: 

• Excessexcess sebum forms an oily film that causes shine throughout the day and affects makeup's staying power.
• The pores appear enlarged, sometimes clogged. 
• The skin texture appears thicker, uneven, with a cloudy complexion. 
• The skin is prone to blemishes : blackheads, whiteheads, comedones, pimples (papules, pustules).

Oily skin or combination skin: how can you tell the difference?

You have theimpression you have oily skin? To choose the right skincare products, a accurate diagnosis is essential.

In particular, you need to determine whether you have oily skin or combination skin, as their needs differ:

• Oily skin oily skin produces excess sebum all over the face.
• Combination skin is oily only in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and normal, sensitive, or dry on the cheeks.

To check your skin type, oily or combination, do the tissue test :

1. Apply a tissue to your face clean and dry.
2. Hold for a few seconds, then observe:

• Traces of grease stains spread across the tissue? You probably have oily skin.
• Brands limited to the T-zone ? It's more of a combination skin.

💡 For a more accurate analysis, take our online skin diagnosis : it takes just 2 minutes to discover your exact skin type and receive our personalized advice.

A questions remaining? Our team is here to help you understand your skin and develop a tailored routine.

Choosing the right cosmetics for oily skin

Oily skin oily skin does not need to be cleaned more than other skin types. It is neither dirtier nor more resistant, but simply unbalanced, and often sensitive and reactive. What does it need? gentleness and suitable active ingredients.

Not recommended for oily skin

Actions to avoid for the face

When you have oily skin, it is tempting to adopt radical solutions to eliminate shine and oily sensations. But these techniques dry out the skin, cause micro-inflammation and micro-injuries, resulting in a vicious cycle: aggression => production of sebum as a reaction.

Absolutely to be avoided:

• The grainy scrubs, even DIY (crushed pits, sugar, salt), and exfoliating accessories (horsehair gloves, kessa gloves, brushes, etc.).
• The peel-off masks, which remove the protective film. 
• Home remedies for oily skin home remedies for oily skin and aggressive old wives' remedies : pure lemon, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, etc.
• Even chemical exfoliants based on fruit or salicylic acids, considered to be gentler, should be used with caution to avoid irritation and long-lasting imbalances .

Ingredients to avoid

Certain ingredients can aggravate problems associated with oily skin by clogging pores or irritating the skin.

Comedogenic agents

Mineral oils, silicones, esters, and fatty alcohols (isopropyl myristate, laureth-4) promote pore blockage, pimples and blackheads.

Synthetic fragrances 

Their irritating molecules sensitize the skin, causing inflammation and excess sebum.

Drying alcohols

Frequently found in lotions for oily skin, they dry out, irritate, and can cause a rebound effect on sebum. 

Sulfated surfactants (SLS and SLES)

Common in foaming cleansing gels, they alter the skin barrier, unbalance the microbiota, and stimulate sebum production.

Synthetic preservatives 

Some may sensitize the skin (phenoxyethanol, parabens, etc.).

💡 Check out our Guide to Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid to identify these components on the INCI list of your skincare products for oily skin.

The best care for oily skin 

Natural ingredients to prioritize

natural ingredients, rich in bioactive compounds, respect the microbiota and offer optimal skin affinity. They work synergistically for gradual, complete, and lasting regulation, without irritation or rebound effect.

Among the natural ingredients best suited to oily skin :

• the sebum-regulating plant extracts curb excess sebum production: Willowherb, Yarrow, etc.
• the mild purifying agents limit bacterial growth without being harsh: Rosemary, Thyme, etc.
• the anti-inflammatory soothe imbalances that cause blemishes: Immortelle, True Lavender...
• non-comedogenic non-comedogenic vegetable oils nourish and rebalance without clogging pores: Jojoba, Hemp, etc.
• the healing and regenerating ingredients : Centella Asiatica, Rosehip...

👉 This combination of active ingredients is at the heart of our natural skincare products for oily skin.

oOlution skincare for oily skin

Our organic skincare products specially formulated for oily skin meet all their specific needs: 

• The Mattifying Fluid controls sebum, moisturizes, reduces imperfections, and refines skin texture.
• The Anti-Blemish Serum purifies, reduces spots and even out skin tone.
• The Targeted SOS Spot Treatment acts quickly on localized blemishes.
• The Purifying Mask, enriched with charcoal and clay, unclogs pores and mattifies for a long time.

All are designed with an strongly eco-friendly approach : formulas 100% natural origin, vegan, palm oil-free or derivatives, made in France, packaged in recyclable or reused bottles.

Skincare that is as healthy for your skin as it is for the environment !

What is the best routine for oily skin?

Beyond targeted products for specific issues related to oily skin (shine, blemishes, enlarged pores, etc.), our multi-purpose skincare products make up a complete routine that provides lasting reinforcement for your skin.

Cleanse your oily skin daily

The cleaning must be both gentle and effective enough to remove excess sebum and impurities. Two oOlution products are particularly suitable for oily skin : 

• The cleansing milk oil perfectly dissolves makeup, even waterproof, without leaving a greasy film and without rubbing. Perfect for sensitive oily skin and inflamed skin.
• Cleansing & Purifying Gel, sulfate-free and soap, effectively cleanses without drying, regulates sebum, and tightens pores.

Moisturizing oily skin: an often overlooked necessity

Oily skin also needs hydration.

Contrary to popular belief, oily skin can suffer from dehydration, which further disrupts it and stimulates sebum production. proper hydration is essential.

How to choose a moisturizer for oily skin?

To effectively moisturize without leaving a greasy residue, choose light lightweight, non-comedogenic :

• Start with Soothing Toning Mist to complete cleansing, calm, and refresh.
• Then apply Eye cream  : this area of skin is thin and has few sebaceous glands, so it needs to be protected even if you have oily skin.
• Follow up with a targeted treatment tailored to your needs, then finish with Éclat cream  : it moisturizes without weighing down or clogging pores, revives dull complexion and refines skin texture.
• For mature oily skin, combine The Global cream with Triple Action Gel Serum. Together, they target wrinkles, blemishes and dehydration without leaving a greasy residue.

Tips and advice for managing oily skin on a daily basis

Taking care of your oily skin doesn't stop in the bathroom. Many daily habits can influence theskin's balance ..

The right reflexes: 

• Hygiene : change your pillowcases and towels regularly and clean your .. Avoid touching your face.
• Makeup : opt for light mineral ranges. Textures that provide too much coverage and silicone-based formulas suffocate the skin and promote breakouts.
• Nutrition : make sure you get enough omega-3, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, and zinc, a key nutrient for regulating sebum.
• Hydration : drink enough water.
• Stress management : : yoga, meditation, deep breathing...

FAQ – In summary: how to properly care for your oily skin

How can I tell if I really have oily skin?

If your skin has a diffuse shine, enlarged pores, frequent blemishes across the entire face, there is a good chance that it is oily.

Check it easily with the tissue test and our online skin diagnosis.

Is it necessary to moisturize oily skin?

Yes, absolutely. oily skin can lack water and still produce even more sebum in response.

Good good hydration with products products suitable for oily skin strengthens the skin barrier to prevent overproduction.

What products and routine should you use if you have oily skin?

Morning and evening :

1. Remove makeup and cleanse your skin with gentle products.
2. Apply a targeted treatment according to your skin concerns (shine, blemishes, etc.).
3. Moisturize with a skincare product eye a skincare product and a cream regulatingcream .
4. Complete with a purifying mask once a week.

Find all our products suitable for oily skin by selecting the skin type " combination to oily " in the Organic and natural facial care.

Why does my skin become oily despite using skincare products?

Analyze your routine and lifestyle to identify the causes. The situations of stress,diet, hormonal fluctuations ,, and unsuitable cosmetics can disrupt the skin's balance. 

If problems persist or worsen, consult a dermatologist. dermatologist.