Summer brings beautiful long, warm days, but also the unpleasant feeling of constant sweating. With the increase in temperature comes an increase in humidity, which can affect the general condition of the skin and lead to dehydration.

Although it's not a big deal, it can be especially uncomfortable for oily skin because it leads to even more intense sebum secretion.

Along with sebum comes unwanted shine, as well as faster pore filling, which often ends in inflammatory processes on the face. The conclusion is clear: oily skin and summer are not the best of friends - but with these tips, they can become good friends.

What causes oily skin in summer?

• Due to warm and humid air, the glands naturally produce more sebum.
• Due to exposure to UV rays, the skin barrier can weaken, so due to moisture leakage from the skin and the onset of dehydration, the skin produces more sebum to protect itself.

The most common summer concerns for oily skin:

1. Pimples

Due to the increased amount of sebum secretion, oily skin is more prone to acne, which is why it is recommended to expand the care routine with products containing salicylic acid and niacinamide, which will simultaneously cleanse pores and strengthen the skin barrier. Like the L'ADRIA CLEAR SKIN DUO anti-acne cream.

These products will deeply cleanse the pores, so there will be less chance of inflammation.

2. Tired, dull skin

Counting the oily sheen as too much, a weakened skin barrier, and too much sebum can lead to skin that looks dull, tired, and lacks a natural glow from within.

Don't forget to deeply hydrate your skin throughout the day and give it an antioxidant boost for better defense against free radicals.

Of course, sunscreen is also a must-have part of every morning routine if you want to maintain the quality of your skin's barrier and a healthy, youthful appearance. To add radiance to your skin faster, it's recommended to use a vitamin C serum under your sunscreen.

3. Comedones

Even if you don't get pimples, oily skin is more prone to blackheads in the summer. It's an inflammatory skin condition in which a blackhead burrows shallowly beneath the skin's surface. To avoid blackheads, it's important to keep your pores clean!

4. Enlarged pores

Increased sebum secretion also visually enlarges pores, which then become more noticeable and more susceptible to clogging. Add a cleanser with salicylic acid, such as L'ADRIA Purifying Cleanser, to your routine to keep pores clean and visually reduce them.

Remember, well-cleaned pores always look finer and smaller!

Dermatological tips for oily skin care in summer

1. Dermatological tips for oily skin care in summer

   1. Cleanse your face properly

   No matter how often you apply oil, don't wash your face more often. By cleaning frequently, we remove the necessary amount of sebum from the skin, which is why the skin starts to overproduce it to protect itself. It is quite enough to clean your face twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, with a mild facial cleanser.

   If you want to repair a damaged skin barrier, we recommend L'ADRIA Nourishing cleanser, and for daily cleansing and makeup removal, you'll love L'ADRIA Hydrating cleanser.

   2. Don't skip the face cream

   Although people with oily skin like to live in the belief that creams only make them oily - a moisturizing finishing cream is a key step in the skin care routine. Without it, the skin does not receive nourishment, a protective layer and softness, and it is easier for applied toners, essences, serums...

   Even without it, the glands will have to produce more sebum!

   3. Do not overdo the amount of product.

   Sometimes it seems like we get better skin care with a more complicated routine, however - this may or may not be true! A gentle cleanser and moisturizer, perhaps a hydrating serum if prone to dehydration, may be enough for oily skin.

   On the other hand, acid cleansers are a fantastic option, which will help keep skin clear, and multi-tasking products like the L'ADRIA Restorative Mist, which simultaneously soothes the skin barrier, deeply hydrates, and protects the skin. - and in the summer, some oily skin types can even replace moisturizer!

   4. Use blotters for excess sebum

   Oil-absorbing papers, also known as blotters, are fantastic for oily skin for several reasons – they are practical to carry and put in any bag, they collect oil that won't settle in pores, and they keep makeup lasting.

   5. Use sweat- and humidity-resistant makeup

   If you adequately prepare your skin for makeup with skincare products and on top of that use oil-free makeup designed to last up to 24 hours - you will avoid unwanted clogging of pores with a mixture of sweat, sebum and excess makeup.

   That's why it's better to choose resistant makeup formulas for oily skin in summer compared to light creamy products.

   Our tips for caring for oily skin in summer

   • Use only gel/water creams that won't feel heavy on the face and will deeply hydrate without the fear of clogging pores.
   • Don't wash your face too often – stripping away sebum to the point where your skin feels squeaky clean also has a negative effect, suggesting that your face needs more oil to protect itself. It's enough to wash your face in the morning and after a workout, and wash your face at night.
   • Don't forget about exfoliation - to cleanse the skin of dead cells and deeply cleanse the pores, but with that, good hydration and sun protection are mandatory.
   • Don't skip SPF - besides the fact that sun exposure increases sweating and oiliness of the skin, so it is recommended to dose it, UV rays age the skin quickly and increase inflammation. For this reason, SPF is a crucial step, especially if you want to avoid the appearance of hyperpigmentation.