You know those weeks where your skin is just not it? It’s bumpy, it’s oily and nothing you do seems to make it better? It’s seriously the worst. Instead of cancelling your plans and having a ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ movie marathon, — although that sounds like a 10/10 plan — you’re going to want to commit to the skin care routine, and go to that party looking seriously stunning, okay? Okay.
But how are you going to get your problem skin to behave? Well, first, you’re going to get to the bottom of why your skin is misbehaving and second, we’ll spill the tea on our skin-saving intel. Yep, it’s a power-packed, sustainable, teen-friendly solution to bumps and oil and you need to have it on your radar. Want to know more? Duh! Here’s what you need to know…
Why does your skin end up oily?
Let’s be real, having super oily skin can seem like a total tragedy, but don’t let it bring you down, because legit, everyone is feeling the same way.
And while we’re sure you’ve probably googled it a few times yourself, figuring out the root cause of oily skin can be confusing, so we’ve broken it down into three main segments.
There’s your lifestyle:
Things like stress (*ahem* that upcoming test), diet and even the climate you’re in can be causing your skin to feel oily and bumpy.
Environmental factors:
Similarly to the weather causing excess oils, environmental factors like pollution can irritate your skin barrier, which can lead to potential problem skin.
And hormonal changes:
Let’s be so for real, hormonal shifts play a huge part in the state of your skin and that is completely okay. As your hormones fluctuate and change throughout your teen years, they’re going to be the culprit for many breakouts. And as ready as we are to embrace our skin however it comes, sometimes you just need to turn to a powerful, skin-benefitting routine that’s going to take a little of that oily shine out of your skin.
The mattifying must-haves:
Cleansing your face (ideally double cleansing, tbh) is an everyday must. We’re talking morning and night, washing away any makeup or build-up from the day. However, you also need to try to maintain a healthy skin barrier — because let’s be honest, that’s actually really hard to do.
To keep your skin barrier balanced and strong, you’re going to want to use a gentle gel cleanser that lathers up easily and leaves your skin feeling seriously fresh. Oily skin, who?
But hear us when we say, your skin does not need to feel stripped and ‘squeaky’ clean for it to actually be clean. Trust us, we’ve been there, and it totally doesn’t take away the excess oils for good, it just compromises your skin barrier. So, instead, you’re going to make sure your cleanser has nourishing hydrating properties, such as the salicylic-rich (read: oil-controlling) Salvarity Hydra-Purify Facial Cleanser ($26 at Salvarity).
If the oily-meets-dewy makeup look isn’t for you, we’ve got a secret solution and no, we’re not gatekeeping it. Salvarity Primed & Ready Mattifying Serum ($65 at Salvarity), as the name suggests, is a multi-functional, skin-priming serum designed to help mattify the appearance of excess oils. But the benefits don’t stop there. Because this antioxidant-rich (read: barrier-protecting) safe-for-teen skin serum is packed with active ingredients such as AHAs, BHAs and sabiwhite® curcumin that can help clarify your skin and control your excess oil production – um, hello balanced skin.
So, the next time you’re looking at a serum that’s not about to actually help your already youthful skin, remember to look for products that are: effective, kind (to you and the planet) and, most importantly, they’re safe for your teen skin.
Salvarity is a science-backed skincare brand for young adults, inspired by the Salvia plant. It supports real skin naturally by protecting, balancing, and nourishing through puberty with essential, effective products grounded in bioscience.
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