People have been noticing their skin change as the temperatures rise in summertime, leading to frustrating outbreaks of acne, clogged pores and many blackheads – an expert has weighed in on why this happens and how to combat it
While we all love high-shine on our lips or eyes, a T-zone shiner than a disco ball isn’t as favourable – but during the summer months many of us experience more oily skin.
Anyone who suffers with oily skin knows how difficult it can be to battle against the shine and may have faced acne, clogged pores, and blackheads. Medical expert Dr Aggie Zatonska and director of Atelier: Art of Aesthetics says summer heat and humidity can make oily skin problems propel, she told the Mirror.
It comes as one individual recently took to Reddit to ask for help, and said: “I am looking for advice on how you guys keep your skin looking nice and radiant, without it turning into an oily mess.” People who have battle with their skin too rushed to share their tips.
One individual reacted and said: “Honestly I find that everyone views oily and glowy differently. If you’re actually glowing some people will still think your oily and if you’re oily some people will thinking your glowing. Just do your thing at this point.”
Another advised: “I’ve found using a light moisturizer with SPF during the day and a gentle exfoliating cleanser at night keeps my skin radiant without getting oily. Blotting papers help too!”
One other said: “My skin is pretty oily and I live in Texas, I’m always hot. I have found that using a gentle salicylic acid exfoliator has really helped cut down on my skin’s oil production, and now I feel I don’t need much makeup coverage.”
Another advised to conduct “really good skin prep in the morning and at night”. Sharing their go-to routine, another oily skin sufferer wrote: “I use a thin layer of BB cream to even things out, then gently blot with blotting paper. Then I very lightly powder my T zone & use cream blush on my cheeks.”
Expert weighs in
Dr Zatonska explained what happens to our skin as temperatures increase. She said: “Summer heat and humidity can exacerbate oily skin can problems. Heat increases sebum production, the natural oil secreted by skin glands.
“Additionally high humidity can clogg pores, that results in skin congestion.”
The medical expert added: “Congested pores are a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive – hence the heat/humidity/heavy products are going to increase the risk of break outs. Gentle cleansers are a good idea too as overly exfoliating practices can further increase sebum production.”
She also pointed out that using heavy moisturisers and SPF products can “exacerbate” the issue. “I recommend to use light serums and lotions and oil free SPF 50,” she added.
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