Oily skin types are genetic (you are born with that skin type).  It is characterized as having large pores and excess oil. This skin type is more susceptible to experiencing breakouts (pimples, blackheads, whiteheads). Although someone may always have an oily skin type, as they age they will produce less oil.

 

There are a myriad of causes which perpetuate breakouts this includes medication, supplements, stress, environmental factors (heat, cold, pollution, allergens), hormone fluctuations (menopause or pregnancy), diet (high sugar and salt), makeup, dryness/dehydration, poor skin care routine, and use of irritating products or treatments.  

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Rose Willow holistic skin care products were formulated to help treat oily and breakout prone skin types without causing irritation or dryness. Products are gentle, calming and healing and provide significant benefit to helping manage oiliness and breakouts.

 

Key goals in managing oily / breakout prone skin include:

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• Balance Oil Production - keeping skin healthy and hydrated will help balance oil production, this includes regular cleansing with the Rose Geranium Oil Cleanser, hydrating with the Lavender Hydrosol and nourishing with the Calm Facial Nourishing Oil.

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• Keep Pores Clear - with daily cleansing using the Rose Geranium Oil Cleanser, weekly exfoliation with the gentle Calendula Oat Facial Exfoliant, and weekly use of the Clarifying Herbal Clay Mask to draw out excess oil and impurities to minimize breakouts.

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• Reduce Acne Bacteria - help minimize acne causing bacteria with use of the Tulsi Blemish Treatment which is naturally antimicrobial

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• Calm and Heal -  breakouts can cause a lot of inflammation and irritation, it is important to be as gentle and nurturing as possible to your skin with daily use of the Calm Facial Nourishing Oil, Lavender Hydrosol, Tulsi Blemish Treatment and weekly use of the Calming Petal-Oat Mask and Herbal Restorative Balm. 

 

Below are recommended products for those with oily / breakout prone skin.

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• Use gentle skin care products for sensitive skin – avoid products with harsh irritating chemicals including preservatives and fragrances

• Do not scrub the skin, use a gentle exfoliant and massage lightly with fingertips

• Use a gentle washcloth (e.g. organic hemp or bamboo)

• Avoid using hot water when cleansing

• Regularly cleanse skin but don’t cleanse more than 2x a day (morning and night)

• Do not let the shower water directly hit your face, splash on instead. Limit duration in shower

• Use a gentle hydrosol after cleansing to balance skin’s pH and hydrate

• Avoid sun exposure where possible. Use a lightweight non-oily sunscreen

• Limit time outdoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures as well as high humidity

• Avoid touching/rubbing/picking at skin

• Keep skin hydrated with regular use of a gentle lightweight moisturizer

• Nourishing skin with healthy products rich in vitamins and fatty acids to maintain skin's protective barrier

• Reduce stress levels – try regular exercise, yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises

• Use natural lightweight mineral based makeup or avoid use where possible

• Reduce sodium intake

• Reduce alcohol intake