Q&A With Elina - Face Masks For Oily Complexion

People with oily skin usually have overactive sebaceous glands (oil glands). To balance them, we need to look for ingredients which can deliver a cooling and calming effect. Such as, burdock root extract, dandelion root extract, calendula extract, peppermint extract, lavender extract, and saint john’s wort.

Those herbs not only could balance the skin's oil production but also have antibacterial effect and help to prevent breakouts. As we know, people with oily complexion are prone to acne because the excessive oil in the pores create a great environment for pathogens. A combination of Salicylic Acid, in its natural form it is extracted from willow bark or Fulvic acid which is a 100% all natural acid derived from certain types of soil and has a beneficial blend of trace minerals and electrolytes. They have strong skin purifying and exfoliating effects. It helps to visibly minimize the appearance of pores and smooth the texture by removing excessive dead skin cells from the skin's surface.

Balancing microbiome of our skin helps to reduce excessive oil. By using conventional skincare products with harsh chemicals we are often damaging friendly bacteria which lives on our skin's surface and supports our skins protective function. Skin care products with a blend of live probiotics helps to restore your skin and balance oil production. Another helpful Ingredients which help to observe excessive oil and support the health of your skin is Zinc Oxide and powdered pearls.