Skin types: oily skin
The optimal care for oily skin
Quality time for your skin! An oily complexion, enlarged pores, and blemishes are the natural consequences of oily skin. To prevent this and treat it effectively, a continuous care routine that adapts to the needs of your skin is necessary. With the right active ingredients and some skincare know-how, you can free yourself from blemishes and unwanted shine on your skin. Which products can help you with this and what you should pay attention to in your daily care, you will learn below. Additionally, you will receive further tips to achieve the desired care results and regain a healthy complexion.
Properly caring for oily skin: The essentials in brief
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What is oily skin?
An oily and shiny skin surface, enlarged pores, and a pale and dull complexion - the typical characteristics of oily skin. As if the unwanted blemishes on the face weren't annoying enough, your skin is also more prone to impurities. The reason for this is an overproduction of the sebaceous glands, which produce too much skin oil. This leads to blockages in the sebaceous glands and consequently results in unwanted impurities. -
How do you care for oily skin?
First: a thorough facial cleansing in the morning and in the evening. Dirt, sebum, and makeup accumulate throughout the day and must therefore be carefully removed before going to bed so that they do not penetrate the pores overnight. Cleansing in the morning is also essential, as sweat, sebum, and dirt accumulate on your skin surface overnight. -
Which products are suitable for the care of oily skin?
For the care of oily skin, you should generally use gentle and mild products that have an anti-inflammatory and inflammation-inhibiting effect on your skin. Active ingredients such as niacinamide and vitamin B3, salicylic acid are particularly effective in treating oily skin. Skincare products containing vitamin B5 are also helpful, as they can regulate sebum production and refine the size of your pores.
Oily Skin: Characteristics & Causes
An oily shine on the skin as well as enlarged pores are visible disturbances on the face and often make it difficult for those affected. However, the signs of oily skin can be effectively treated with the right products and a consistent care routine. The characteristics do not disappear overnight, but with a little patience and the use of effective active ingredients, you can bring your skin into balance permanently. To ideally adapt your care to your needs, you should define the characteristics and causes. Below you will find an overview of the characteristics and causes of oily skin.
Characteristics of oily skin:
- enlarged pores
- oily and shiny skin surface
- pale or sallow
- thickened skin
Causes of oily skin:
- Assessment/Illness
- excess sebum production
- drug
- Hormonal factors
The oily shine can appear on the entire face or only in certain areas. Usually, oily skin occurs in the so-called T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose, and chin. Due to increased sebum production, it often tends to impurities such as pimples and blackheads.
By the way: Oily skin stays firm longer compared to normal skin. It is also less sensitive to environmental influences.
Products & Tips for Caring for Oily Skin
Do you want a healthy complexion? With the right care and the use of selected products, nothing stands in the way of this goal. With effective active ingredients, you can counteract the signs of oily skin in the long term and restore your skin's appearance to a healthy state. Which products and active ingredients really help you can be found below.
Active ingredients and product formulation for optimal care
In order for the active ingredients to unfold their full potential, they must first penetrate into your deeper skin layers to achieve the best possible care results. The products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare make this possible thanks to the unique TECMi!® deep technology. The revolutionary molecular encapsulation system transports individual active ingredients into deeper skin layers and releases them there.
These active ingredients help with oily skin
If you have oily skin, it is already in an irritated state. To avoid further irritation and inflammation, it is especially important to pay attention to the active ingredients in your skincare products. You can alleviate the symptoms of oily skin and free yourself from them in the long term by using skincare products that contain the following active ingredients:
- Salicylic acid/BHA
- AHA fruit acids
- Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
- Pantothenic acid/Vitamin B5
- Allantoin
- TECMi!®-Retinol/Vitamin A1
- Acetylglucosamin
- Ectoin®
- DEFENSIL®-PLUS
- SyriCalm™ CLR
- ProRenew Complex CLR™
Tip: The products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare contain only evidence-based active ingredients that help you achieve visible and satisfactory results.
TECMi!® encapsulated Retinol
Conventional Retinol
Cleaning products for oily skin
To deal with oily skin, thorough cleansing is essential. The cleansing routine should be done in the morning and evening to avoid clogged pores.
The dirt and sebum accumulated during the day or at night should be carefully removed so that the active ingredients of the subsequently used skincare products can work ideally. Choose gentle and mild cleansing products with effective active ingredients that help counteract oily skin. Avoid aggressive products for optimal facial cleansing.
CLEAN
CLEAN is a gentle cleansing gel with anti-inflammatory and pore-refining effects. The included TECMi!® Vitamin B5 helps you to free yourself from sebum and dirt, regulate fatty acids, and reduce your skin's sebum production. Thanks to the TECMi!® encapsulation technology, the active ingredient reaches the deeper layers of the skin and can thus accelerate wound healing on the skin surface.
TONE.S
TONE.S is a toner with salicylic acid that is ideal for thoroughly cleansing oily skin. The included TECMi!®-BHA enables deep cleansing and has anti-inflammatory and repairing effects on your skin. Additionally, it contains AHA fruit acids that remove dead skin flakes and promote an even complexion.
Important: Make sure that TONE.S is fully absorbed, as only then can the contained salicylic acid and other active ingredients develop their full effect. Do not wash off after use.
PEEL
PEEL is a cleansing and natural product. The peeling refines your skin texture, gently removes dead skin flakes, and reduces sebum production. The peeling particles are 100% natural in origin, made from crushed cherry pit shells, and have an anti-inflammatory effect on your skin. The particles are ground so finely that they do not cause any damage to the skin. PEEL is such a gentle product and is therefore suitable for daily use. Nothing stands in the way of a healthy and smooth skin surface.
Care products for healthy skin, day by day
After thoroughly cleansing your skin in the morning and evening, a highly effective care is needed to regain your healthy complexion. The products DAY and RED are ideal for this. They contain superhero active ingredients that sustainably improve your skin's appearance. Say goodbye to the oily shine on your skin!
DAY
DAY is an intensive care day cream with retinol and is effective on all skin types. The evidence-based active ingredients enable your skin to strengthen itself from within and protect you from the external influences of everyday life. The unique feature of DAY is the included TECMi!® retinol. Thanks to the TECMi!® technology, the retinol molecules are double-encapsulated, allowing the active ingredient to be delivered in high concentration to your deeper skin layers to unfold optimally there. Another helpful active ingredient in DAY is ectoin, an effective ingredient for treating oily skin, as it has soothing and anti-inflammatory effects.
Tip: The active super ingredients in DAY prepare your skin in the best possible way for the day. Although it contains ingredients that provide protection against UVA and UVB rays, you should also use a sun protection factor of 50+ to protect your skin optimally.
RED
RED is a night care product and a true skin superhero. It contains the unique TECMi!® retinol in a high concentration and is still well tolerated – even on irritated or sensitive skin. The reason for this is the TECMi!® technology developed by Doctor Mi! medical skincare. The double-encapsulated retinol molecules can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin thanks to this innovative solution, without causing damage to the skin surface. Another effective active ingredient is the included vitamin B5, which helps minimize pore size and accelerates wound healing in oily skin. Info: The use of our RED retinol face cream is actually recommended only from the age of 20, but earlier in the case of oily skin.
The perfect care set for oily skin: The Doctor Mi! ACNE SET
To effectively and long-term clarify oily skin, in addition to a continuous care routine, a highly effective product formulation is also important, whose active ingredient complexes can be delivered into the deeper layers of your skin. The products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare make this possible through the innovative TECMi!® deep technology.
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More care tips for oily skin
Besides the daily use of skincare products that are tailored to your skin type and nourish your skin with the right ingredients, you can counteract oily skin through simple measures in everyday life.
Nutrition
A balanced diet has a positive effect on healthy skin. Try to avoid foods high in sugar, salt, and fat, as they promote sebum production. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide your skin with important nutrients that also enhance overall physical well-being. The following foods are especially recommended because they are rich in vitamin A and zinc.
- Walnuts
- linseed
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Paprika
- Carrots
- Grapefruit
Sun protection
Enlarged pores are often the result of excessive sun exposure. To refine them, you should use a sunscreen with SPF 50+ daily. With adequate protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, you can prevent the risk of UV-induced blemishes and sun-related acne marks. Applying a sunscreen with SPF 50+ is absolutely necessary even in winter.
Tip: Although most beauty products contain a sun protection factor, in most cases it is not strong enough to protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays.
hands off
Avoid squeezing existing skin blemishes yourself. As tempting as it may sometimes be – don't do it. This endangers the affected pores, promotes inflammation, and the pores appear larger over time.
Peeling
To refine your pores, it is recommended to use a mild facial scrub. The gentle friction removes old skin flakes and frees your skin from excess sebum. With regular use of a scrub, you ensure a more even and finer-pored skin.
steam bath
Hot steam for healthy skin. In addition to thorough cleansing, an occasional steam bath can work unexpected wonders. The hot steam opens the pores and supports the natural cleansing process. Heat and moisture make your skin especially supple. You can enrich your steam bath with essential oils to soothe inflammation and effectively prevent the formation of new blemishes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oily Skin & Proper Care
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about oily skin and proper care.
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What should I pay attention to when using beauty products?
To conceal oily skin, a full-coverage makeup is naturally the first choice. Make sure that the beauty products are non-comedogenic and oil-free. When cleansing in the evening, the makeup should be thoroughly washed off again.
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Why does oily skin often tend to blemishes?
The production of sebum keeps the tissue of the epidermis supple. If there is an overproduction of sebum, it often results in oily skin. This is because the sebaceous glands become clogged with overproduction and the excess sebum cannot drain away. The increased skin oil provides an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which leads to the formation of impurities.
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Is the ACNE SET also suitable for oily skin?
Our ACNE SET is ideal for oily skin. The included gentle cleansing products provide your skin with essential nutrients and ensure a healthy complexion. The additional care products are the perfect complement to free your skin from unwanted oily shine in the long term.
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Which products contain retinol and why are they so effective for oily skin?
The skincare products DAY and RED contain the unique TECMi!® Retinol. The products are so effective because the active ingredient is doubly encapsulated by the TECMi!® deep technology and can be delivered into the deeper layers of the skin. The innovative encapsulation system protects the upper skin layer, so you can safely use our retinol products.
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How long should one use the ACNE SET?
You can see the first visible results after just a few weeks, but for a profound skin transformation with the products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare, it usually takes between 6-12 weeks.
An even and healthy complexion – with Doctor Mi! medical skincare
Free yourself from the unwanted signs of oily skin with the effective products from our ACNE SET. The care series contains clinically proven active ingredients that help you regain the healthy complexion of your skin in everyday life. With the right care, you can successfully alleviate the noticeable symptoms on your skin and achieve sustainably visible improvements. The product formulations are perfectly tailored to the needs of your skin.
