For shine-free and hydrated skin
WHAT is most often considered to be “oily skin” is the result of sebum production
The body produces oil to keep your skin healthy, but the oil production can be excessive at times. Excess oil can lead to blemishes and acne flare-ups
It is a common misconception that oily skin is the opposite of dry skin. However, skin can be both oily and lacking water.
While sebum helps skin stay pliable and flexible, it does not have humectant properties and does not help skin stay hydrated. Oily skin can lose water at the same rate as normal skin.
The way to manage oily skin is similar to how you would manage dry or sensitive skin.
Cleanse your face in the morning and at night with a gentle, soap free cleanser. Ordinary soaps can strip off skin oils, upset the pH of the skin and trigger the skin to increase oil production.
People who have oily skin also often avoid moisturisers because they worry about making their skin look even shinier. That is a myth because even oily skin needs to be moisturised to look its best.
Try an oil-free moisturiser instead to keep the skin well hydrated and healthy. Look out for products that are non-comedogenic as they do not block pores.
The QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser is a soap-free, gentle foaming cleanser for the face.
This light, foaming formulation is formulated to effectively remove make-up and gently cleanse skin, leaving it fresh, soft and moisturised.
The QV Face Oil Free Moisturiser is a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser formulated to keep oily and combination skin hydrated and fresh, while minimising shine throughout the day with a matte finish.
The gentle, calming moisturiser contains vitamin B3 and Pro-Vitamin B5 to help keep the delicate skin of the face hydrated for 24 hours.
QV Face product is free from soap, fragrance, lanolin, colour and propylene glycol; dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic and opthamologist tested.
A good tip to know is to combine the QV Face Gentle Foaming Cleanser with the QV Face Oil Free Moisturiser for good cleansing and moisturising for oily, combination and acne-prone skin.
QV Face is a sensitive skincare specialist with products made and tested in Australia.
The company is manufactured to pharmaceutical standards.
QV Face range is available in Caring pharmacies, all leading pharmacies and hospital pharmacies nationally.
References
Sakuma Maibach. Oily skin: An overview. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2012, 25:227-235
Jaret P. How to manage Oily skin [Internet]. 2012 [cited 2015 Dec 18]. www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/ oily-skin.
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