Having oily or acne-prone skin can be a concern for many men and women, and not just during adolescence. Dilated and sometimes clogged pores, excess shine, and facial blemishes are a real headache. However, it’s not all disadvantages, as sebum helps protect the skin from water loss and keeps it more hydrated.
If this is your case, you know that the ideal approach is to maintain a balance. At Atache, we tell you what causes that excess oil and how to tackle it with our products.
Oily skin is also known as thick skin. This is due to an accumulation of keratinocytes in the stratum corneum, known as "dead cells," that do not shed properly. Thus, a scaly layer of keratin forms, which clogs the hair follicle.
This obstruction, combined with the excess sebum production from the hair glands typical of this skin type, leads to an oil blockage that can become infected due to bacterial proliferation. The result is usually inflammation that manifests in the form of a pustule or, more commonly, pimples.
Knowing all this, there are four factors to tackle if we want to restore skin health: curb excess oil production, eliminate the accumulation of dead cells, prevent bacterial colonization, and reduce inflammation.
The Oily SK formulation base relies on these four pillars, with highly proven effective ingredients such as 100% natural white clay, allantoin, or bisabolol. The combinations of plant extracts with astringent and keratolytic action will help you achieve a clean, matte look on your face.
Follow the step-by-step guide with OILY SK and discover how they will help you improve the condition of oily skin in every way:
- Proper cleansing
It is the most important step. To remove excess oil, we must cleanse the skin very well in the morning and at night. We recommend Cleansing Gel, a specific cleanser to remove keratin, regulate sebum production, and stabilize bacterial flora. In addition to other agents like mint and lemon that provide relief and freshness to your face.
- Regular exfoliation
Both mechanical and chemical exfoliants help remove dead cells. It is essential to exfoliate once or twice a week. At Atache, we have Renewal Therapy, which deeply removes impurities and leaves the skin clean and fresh. You can also use Exfoliating Scrub, which has macroparticles that help dislodge cells from the stratum corneum.
- Purifying treatment
Another step that should be performed weekly is the use of a mask that absorbs excess sebum. For this, in Oily SK you can find Purifying Mask, with an astringent and soothing effect. For daily use, we suggest Balancing Cream I, which, in addition to its combination of extracts with keratolytic and sebum-regulating effects, contains hypericum perforatum, a fern that accelerates skin recovery. This product is very convenient when inflamed comedones have appeared and there is a risk of acne scarring.
- Daily hydration
Using a cream that provides the necessary hydration every day is another mandatory care routine you must maintain. Always counteracting the excessive factors of oily skin to keep it balanced. For this, we recommend Balancing Cream II, a very light, oil-free moisturizer that helps normalize the skin, leaving a matte and fresh look.
- The Atache extra: Specific Solution, anti-blemish spot gel
To be applied directly onto pimples, with a convenient size and applicator, this transparent gel will help blemishes fade quickly, thanks to its combination of astringent and comedolytic ingredients.
Finally, don't forget one of the most fundamental care steps: sunscreen! Use an oil-free one with a light texture. Follow these tips and tell us your results at @atache_es
