Does dull and oily skin exist?
Well, yes! Dull and oily skin exist. Your skin becomes dull when it loses its ability to reflect light. This condition makes dull skin appear grey or discolored. The build-up of dirt, oil, and dead skin cells is common in those with oily skin types. When excessive dead skin cells linger on the skin’s surface for a prolonged period, it leads to acne as well as dull skin. If you are someone dealing with oily skin dull complexion, you know what it feels like to have acne, whiteheads, blackheads, and on top of that dull skin on your face.
Dull skin is typically associated with dry or dehydrated skin that appear lackluster. Dry skin can’t produce enough oil to keep the skin moisture and nourished hence becomes scaly. On the other hand, dehydrated skin refers to a skin condition where the skin can’t retain enough hydration in the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin). Scaly appearance (in dry skin) and dullness (in dehydrated skin) occur due to the compromised skin rejuvenating function. Less hydrated and moisturized skin leads to continuous accumulation of dead skin cells and resultant dullness.
A similar incident occurs when your oily skin produces excess sebum. Those with oily skin have larger and overactive sebaceous glands which give them a thicker dermis (middle layer) compared to other skin types. The excess sebum secretion often results in a greasy skin surface that is oily to the touch. Further, oily skin types have enlarged pores that deposit oil, dead skin cells, dirt, and makeup residue and end up having clogged pores and acne. When sebum gets mixed up with dead skin cells it gives your oily skin a dull complexion. If you are wondering ‘why my face is oily and dull’, you now know the exact reason. So, build your skincare for oily and dull skin keeping the culprit (behind dull and oily skin) in mind.
6 tips to follow while building skincare for oily and dull skin
Curating skincare for oily and dull skin is no easy task. You need to make sure your chosen skincare products don’t trigger excess sebum production or clog pores or cause unwanted dead skin cell accumulation.
- Cleanse twice a day (and more if necessary)
Those with oily and dull skin can’t forsake face cleansing practices. Wash your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser and even a post-exercise routine.
- Exfoliation is non-negotiable
“Why my skin is oily and dull,” you ask? It is because you don’t exfoliate regularly. If you have oily skin with inflammatory acne, you must exfoliate one or two times a week. Others can choose to exfoliate three or four times a week.
- Choose skincare ingredients wisely
Want to get rid of oily and dull skin? Now it’s time to choose active skincare ingredients like glycolic acid and salicylic acid. Glycolic acid is one of the most recommended products for dark spots and dullness treatment. So, if you are looking for an effective dull oily skin treatment, then glycolic acid is your answer. Make L’Oréal Paris Glycolic Bright range an essential part of your oily and dull skin correction routine. Salicylic acid (a Beta Hydroxy Acid - BHA) is also known for its exfoliating, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and sebum-controlling abilities.
- Use essence or toner
Post-cleansing and exfoliating your skin, you must use a toner or essence that contains either glycolic acid, salicylic acid or lactic acid. We recommend you use
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence for best results.
- Go for products labelled with non-comedogenic
While choosing products for oily and dull skin, you must uber-cautious. Non-comedogenic skincare products don’t clog pores hence are considered ideal for those with oily skin.
- Apply moisturiser and wear sunscreen
‘Oily skin types don’t need moisturiser’! – this incorrect yet popular notion and practice can cause your skin to produce more sebum to maintain a healthy oil balance. Apply moisturiser as well as serum twice a day and don’t forget to wear sunscreen (helps reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation and dull skin appearance) while stepping outside. We recommend you use L’Oréal Paris Glycolic Bright Skin Brightening Serum, L’Oréal Paris Glycolic Bright Day Cream with SPF 17 (AM use),L’Oréal Paris Glycolic Bright Glowing Night Cream (PM use), and
L’Oréal Paris UV Defender Serum Protector Sunscreen Matte and Fresh.
Now that you know what causes dull oily skin, you can eliminate the root factor to avoid this frustrating skin condition. So, keep these above-mentioned pointers in mind while designing an effective skincare for oily and dull skin and pave the way for bright, even-toned, healthy oil-free skin. Need more skincare-related aid? Head towards the L’Oréal Paris Skin Genius tool and gift yourself a personalized skincare routine after analysing your skin and its unique needs thoroughly.
