5 Skincare Ingredients That Oily Skin Types Should Avoid

Illustration of skincare ingredients that oily skin should avoid (iStockphoto)

YOGYAKARTA – Every skin type has its own character so it is necessary to use the right skincare. Most need to be avoided according to the Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sinai Hospital, Joshua Zeichner, MD., oily skin needs to avoid exfoliating because it will trigger the production of more sebum or oil.

In addition, you need to be careful in choosing skincare products because if they are wrong, it will trigger acne and even irritate the skin. Therefore, pay attention to the composition and formulation of the skincare used and avoid containing ingredients with the following ingredients below.

1. Oil jelly or petrolatum

Creams or ointments that contain oil can cause problems when applied to oily skin. Zeichner's advice was reported by Byrdie, Thursday, August 4, stay away from ointments that contain oil. It's better to use skincare products that are claimed to be 'noncomedogenic' on the packaging. This means the product is not at risk of clogging the pores causing acne.

2. Alcohol

Toner or skin cleanser, usually formulated with alcohol for a specific purpose. Alcohol-based products can help remove excess oil from the skin, but should be avoided for those with oily skin. Because the product contains alcohol when applied to oily skin tends to trigger irritation. In addition, it makes the skin dry and causes inflammation.

Illustration of skincare ingredients that oily skin should avoid (iStockphoto)

3. Natural oil

Most of the natural oil content in various types of skincare products, tends to make oily skin breakouts because it can close the pores. Zeichner recommends tea tree oil and coconut oil, but they must be applied properly for oily skin.

4. Rough facial scrub

While gentle exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface, harsh exfoliation can cause irritation. Therefore, choose a gentle scrub to avoid inflamed skin and loss of skin moisture.

5. Pomade

Pomade is formulated to contain oil. Even worse for oily skin, pomade-treated hair can affect the skin. Especially if the skin touches the face, for example bangs.

Of the five ingredients and types of products above, oily skin needs to be avoided. In addition to avoiding the ingredients above, you must regularly clean your face and nourish your skin from the inside, namely by eating foods that are beneficial for health, moisture, and controlling sebum production by the sebaceous glands.