CThere are those who suffer from it all year round and those who suffer only in summer due to the heat and humidity: shiny skin, at times, can unite all skin tones regardless of type. Especially during and immediately after holidays when, with cell turnover, the skin produces more sebum than it should. The effect, on very dry skin, might seem like that of a laminated skin very trendy. But on all the others it is capable of compromising the hold of make up.
Shiny skin: new technologies to keep it under control
Restoring the balance of shiny skin is not easy. We need specific products capable of keeping excessive sebum production at bay.
Less is more it’s the basic rule. The less cosmetics you use, the more your skin will be able to “breathe”. Pay attention, however, also to the textures which must always be impalpable and never occlusive.
For a long time Giulia De Lellis suffered from acne and oily skin (photo: Instagram/@giuliadelellis103)
Acne-prone or otherwise impure skin can count on a whole series of specialties with a detox effect which, thanks to porous powders and exfoliating active ingredientsday after day they make the complexion appear smoother, matte and dry.
For all the others, who notice shiny skin only in certain climatic situations, there is good news: «What if we could accelerate the skin’s adaptation process in real time? With the rapidly changing environment, this has been the challenge for Prada» explains the professor Gillian Graves, biomimicry expert. The Maison has, in fact, launched the line of facial treatments Prada Augmented Skin which is based on Adapto.gn Smart Technology: a multipotent complex that helps the skin adapt to the surrounding environment thanks to a mix of natural active ingredients called adaptogens. These were extracted from 15 rare plants that have resisted every climate change and, therefore, have existed for over 400 million years.
Shiny skin: deep but delicate cleansing is needed
However, serums and creams are of no use when cleansing is not correct. In fact, we often suffer from shiny skin because of makeup removers and cleanser that are too aggressive compromise the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis. To restore it, this is forced to produce more sebum than normal.
So let’s make way delicate detergentswhose purifying action comes from extracts clean and vegetables such as nettle, thyme, cucumber and rosemary.
Yes also tosalicylic acid but only when the skin is truly oily and provided that, in the same formula, oils and hydrating ingredients are also incorporated which make it more soft the exfoliating effect. However, mechanical scrubs should be avoided because they risk further stressing the epidermis.
Shiny skin: the best mattifying creams
After cleansing, those suffering from shiny skin can proceed directly with the serum or cream. These they must be characterized by liquid or gel textures, easy to absorb. Rich creams or facial oils can, in fact, be too occlusive.
Among the star ingredients to look for in the INCI, the niacinamide but not only: Acnever Cream Of I love myselffor example, mattifies and purifies the skin with bakuchiol, azeloglycine and silver which restore the barrier function of the skin microbiota. Nectar Pur Mattifying Fluid Of Melvitahowever, is suitable for all skin types because it refreshes and rebalances with peppermint extract.
Shiny skin: specific sunscreens exist
The skin must be protected from the sun all year round. Even if it tends to shine. This is why numerous brands have created formulas suncare specific for the face, with a mattifying action.
La Roche-Posayfor example, he proposes Anthelios UvMune 400 SPF 50+: one sun cream for oily skin with anti-sweat and anti-humidity mattifying particles. And of Vichyinstead, Capital Soleil UV-Clear SPF 50+ with its light texture based on niacinamide to combat the appearance of blemishes and scarsplus salicylic acid which acts on unsightly shine.
How to wear makeup when your skin tends to shine
On the make-up front, there are a whole series of lines designed for oily or shiny skin. These include primers and velvet effect foundations but above all powders that can also be used for touch-ups on the go.
One above all Organic face powder of the line Pure Formula Of Deborah Milan with 100% ingredients of natural origin of which 20% are certified organic: it promises a matte finish impeccable thanks to rice powder and olive oil. In addition, its case includes a mirror and a practical applicator. MAC Cosmetics he, instead, launched Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powder which smoothes and mattifies the complexion with a duo of porous powders.
The diet against shiny skin
Also pay attention to what you eat. Spices, alcohol, sausages and, in general, fatty and highly processed foods, have the ability to stimulate the sweat and sebaceous glands.
Better to prefer light foods rich in water, fresh but not frozen, even if it’s hot like this they hydrate from the inside and gently lower body temperature.
Yes also to sage-based infusions which reduce sweating due to the heat and the emotional one. The classic recipe requires 5/6 handfuls of dried herb to be left to infuse overnight in a liter of water at room temperature. Not boiling, otherwise the drink will be oxidized.
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