Finding the right anti-ageing products to use can be tough when your skin tends to err on the oilier side. It seems unfair that many products made to battle the signs of ageing can feel heavy and simultaneously clog your pores. So, what type of anti-ageing formulas should you look for when you have oily skin? We ask the experts.
Formulas that are easily absorbed and lightweight when applied on the skin are a must if you have oily skin, especially since most anti-ageing formulas on the market tend to be of a thicker consistency.
CREAMS AND EMULSIONS
Ageing can also accentuate changes in texture and pore size that are associated with oilier skin, so looking for products that both refine and hydrate the skin are a must. Depending on the ingredients, emulsions can be an excellent option for oily skin as they’re light weight in consistency and will hydrate without triggering acne or problematic skin.
Sam Allen, Education Specialist, agrees, adding, “Creams and emulsions can be an effective method to support a weakened skin barrier, limit water loss and improve skin texture. The ratio and balance of nourishing and hydrating ingredients in a cream or emulsion will determine suitability.”
“Lightweight moisturisers that contain anti-ageing peptides and protective anti-oxidants are also a great alternative, as they address the signs of ageing while remaining comfortable on the skin.”
OCCLUSIVES ARE A NO GO
Occlusive formulas on the other hand have no major benefit for an oily skin type and when used will leave it feeling heavy, sticky and greasy. However, Sam says they can be used for a short term period while the skin is impaired, “Which may be the case after a professional treatment like a chemical peel, or if you suffer with skin conditions such as dermatitis,” he explains.
