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Oily Skin
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Caring for oily skin the right way. Tips for a fresh, balanced complexion
If your skin tends to shine a little extra and your makeup fades after just a few hours, you likely have oily skin. And that actually means your skin has a natural advantage. While oily skin can sometimes feel challenging, it also has a key benefit: it tends to stay firmer for longer and usually shows fine lines later than other skin types.
That said, oily skin can also lead to enlarged pores, blemishes, and unwanted shine. This is why it does not need less care, but the right care to restore balance. The good news? With a few smart tips and the right products, oily skin can feel fresh and well cared for, without overdoing it.
How to recognize oily skin
These characteristics indicate oily skin:
- Oily shine, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin)
- Enlarged pores, often visible on the forehead, nose, and cheeks
- Tendency toward blemishes such as blackheads and pimples
- Excessive sebum production that creates a shiny appearance
- More resilient skin that is less prone to dryness and fine lines
- Can react sensitively to overly aggressive cleansing products
- Requires targeted care that provides moisture without adding oil
To be certain about your skin type, we at Herbacin have developed a self-test. With the help of simple questions, you can assess your skin and gain initial guidance. Of course, this does not replace a visit to a dermatologist or professional skincare consultation. But an initial self-assessment can be a helpful first step.
Test yourself and learn more about skin types:
Free Download. Which skin type are you?
So, which skin type are you? Knowing your skin type is one thing. Choosing the right skincare is another. That is why we have put together helpful tips specifically for oily skin.
Caring for oily skin. Control shine and maintain balance
Caring for oily skin is often a balancing act. On the one hand, it produces more sebum than necessary. On the other, excess oil can lead to blemishes. So what really helps with oily skin? The right care. Oily skin needs gentle yet effective cleansing, lightweight moisture care, and active ingredients that regulate excess sebum without drying the skin out. With the right cream for oily skin, the complexion stays fresh and balanced.
How to keep your skin in balance:
Gentle cleansing:
- Use a mild cleansing cream or foaming cleanser that removes excess sebum without stripping the skin. Products containing alcohol are a no-go, as they can further stimulate sebum production. Complementing your routine with a face tonic can help keep sebum production in balance.
Moisture is a must:
- A cream for oily skin should be lightweight and contain ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or aloe vera to provide moisture without clogging pores.
Regular deep cleansing::
- Getreu dem Motto “Gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern” ist ein Reinigungsöl ideal, um fettige Haut von überschüssigen Talg und Verschmutzungen zu befreien. Wir empfehlen bei fettiger Haut außerdem eine gezielte Unterstützung der Hauterneuerung, zum Beispiel durch ein mildes Peeling ein- bis zweimal pro Woche.
Key ingredients for oily skin
Oily skin needs targeted care to maintain its natural balance. Choosing the right ingredients plays a crucial role in achieving a clear, fresh-looking complexion.
Salicylic Acid. The pore clarifier
Salicylic acid is one of the best-known active ingredients for oily skin care. It is known for helping loosen buildup in the pores, break down excess sebum, and counteract blemishes thanks to its antibacterial properties, without drying out the skin.
This Herbacin care product contains salicylic acid:
- Herbacin Skin Solutions Anti Blemish Gel Contains salicylic acid, known for its keratolytic properties and commonly used for targeted application on blemishes. It can help open clogged pores and effectively dissolve excess sebum and dead skin cells. The formula is complemented by herbal extracts and glycerin, which help soothe the skin while providing moisture without weighing it down.
Glycerin. The moisture booster
Many people think oily skin does not need moisture. That is a misconception. Oily skin can still be dehydrated. Glycerin is a proven ingredient that binds water in the skin, providing lightweight, non-greasy hydration. Ideal for oily skin that needs moisture without added shine.
These Herbacin care products contain glycerin:
- Herbacin Skin Solutions Daily Skin Moisturizer: This facial care product contains plant-based glycerin, known in skincare for its moisture-binding properties. Glycerin helps retain water in the skin without weighing it down and supports a healthy moisture balance, especially for oily or blemish-prone skin. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula makes it ideal for daily use, including under makeup or in warmer temperatures. Additional skin-friendly ingredients help keep the skin smooth without clogging pores, making it an excellent core care product for oily skin that needs hydration without shine.
- Herbacin Intensive Moisture Cream with Chamomile and Aloe Vera: This intensive moisture care contains plant-based glycerin, a well-established humectant in skincare. It helps bind moisture, supports skin elasticity, and protects against dryness. The formula is enriched with aloe vera, vitamin E, and chamomile extract from controlled organic cultivation, all known for their soothing and regenerating properties. Due to its richer care effect, this cream is ideal for colder months or for areas prone to dryness, such as the face, hands, or elbows.
Dead Sea Salt. Natural clarification
Dead Sea salt is rich in minerals and has long been valued for its balancing effects on skin metabolism. It is particularly suitable for gentle skin clarification and, as part of an exfoliating product, can help remove excess sebum and dead skin flakes while supporting skin renewal and the skin barrier.
These Herbacin care products contain Dead Sea salt:
- Herbacin Skin Solutions Dead Sea Salt Balm: Contains Dead Sea salt rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium. These components are known in skincare for supporting balanced skin functions and can help promote a more even skin condition with regular use.
Oily skin can look radiant and healthy when cared for correctly. A combination of lightweight moisture care and gentle cleansing helps maintain a fresh, balanced complexion.
Care routine for oily skin. A fresh complexion instead of shine
Oily skin is naturally more resistant to fine lines caused by dryness. However, constant shine and clogged pores can become a challenge. The right care routine for oily skin helps keep the complexion matte while still providing sufficient moisture. Because what really helps with oily skin is a combination of gentle cleansing, lightweight textures, and ingredients that regulate excess sebum.
Morning
Start the day fresh and balanced
- Cleansing: For daily cleansing, a mild cleansing gel such as the Herbacin Cream Face Wash or a gentle cleansing oil is recommended. Both remove excess sebum without drying out the skin and prepare it ideally for the next care steps. If needed, for example in the case of blemishes or clogged pores, a product with salicylic acid can be applied selectively, such as the Herbacin Anti Blemish Gel, which is used directly on specific areas.
- Moisture: After cleansing, a face tonic, such as the Herbacin Face Care Tonic, helps gently balance the skin and prepare it for subsequent care. A lightly formulated face cream, for example the Herbacin Daily Skin Moisturizer, then provides essential moisture without weighing the skin down. Ingredients like glycerin support the skin’s natural moisture balance. In cooler temperatures or when the skin requires more care, the Herbacin Intensive Moisture Cream can also be used.
- Balancing care: Oily skin benefits from lightweight moisture care that does not overload the skin while supporting its natural functions. A cream with aloe vera, glycerin, or carefully selected herbal extracts such as witch hazel can help bring the skin into long-term balance. With regular use, sebum production often becomes more regulated, leaving the complexion looking calmer, fresher, and less oily.
Evening
Deep cleansing and regeneration
- Oil cleansing: Removes makeup, dirt, and excess oil without drying out the skin.
- Clarifying face tonic: After cleansing, a gently formulated tonic such as the Herbacin Face Care Tonic helps balance and clarify the skin. It is particularly mild, alcohol-free, and ideal as a preparatory step for subsequent care, without irritating or drying out the skin.
- Lightweight moisture care: A cream containing glycerin and panthenol helps soothe the skin and keep it smooth and supple.
Which Herbacin products contain the right ingredients for oily skin?
Herbacin Skin Solutions Gentle Face Scrub
Contains exfoliating particles made from hydrogenated jojoba wax and chamomile extract. Chamomile extract is known for its soothing properties, while the gentle exfoliating particles help remove dead skin flakes.
Herbacin Face Care – Cleansing Oil
Easy to use, deep pore cleansing, and moisturizing. All of this is offered by our Herbacin Face Care Cleansing Oil. This naturally formulated cleansing oil is ideal for removing intensive face and eye makeup, excess sebum, and environmentally related impurities.
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Herbacin Face Care – Cleansing Oil
21,95 € n. a.
Tip:
Oily skin needs lightweight care and the right active ingredients to look fresh, matte, and healthy. What helps with oily skin? A routine built around mild cleansers, sebum-regulating ingredients, and moisturizing, non-greasy creams.
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FAQ. Everything you need to know about oily skin
Oily skin can be challenging. It tends to shine quickly, shows enlarged pores, and may be prone to blemishes. But what is really behind it? What helps with oily skin, why does it produce so much sebum, and which cream is suitable for oily skin? In this FAQ, we answer the most common questions and explain how to bring oily skin back into balance.