How can I regulate excess sebum naturally?

Remove excess sebum and say goodbye to ‘shiny skin’ thanks to purifying, mattifying and regulating natural extracts such as clary sage essential oil, sage and grapefruit hydrosols and carrier oil. Cleanse your combination to oily skin and apply exfoliating and purifying products to get rid of excess sebum. Discover simple, natural and effective recipes using natural ingredients to purify, regulate sebum production and mattify the skin.

By The Aroma-Zone editorial team

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What is excess sebum?

Sebum is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. It plays a crucial role in protecting and moisturising the skin and hair. However, when the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum, the result is excess sebum.


What are the causes?

Several factors can contribute to the overproduction of sebum:

Hormonal factors: hormonal fluctuations, particularly during adolescence, pregnancy or the menstrual cycle, can stimulate the sebaceous glands.

Diet: a diet rich in sugars and fats can aggravate sebum production.

Stress: stress and anxiety can increase sebum production by stimulating the sebaceous glands.

Unsuitable cosmetic products: using aggressive skincare products or products that are not suited to your skin type can upset the skin's natural balance and cause overproduction of sebum.

Genetics: the tendency to have oily skin can run in the family.


There are several visible signs of excess sebum

  • Shiny skin: the surface of the skin, particularly on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), may appear shiny and oily.

  • Open pores: The pores of the skin may appear larger and more visible.

  • Pimples and blackheads: excess sebum can clog pores, leading to the appearance of pimples, blackheads and other blemishes.

  • Irregular texture: skin may have an uneven, grainy texture due to the build-up of sebum and dead skin cells.

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Simple, effective tips for regulating sebum production

Tip 1

Protect your skin from the sun! While the sun's rays initially tend to dry out the skin and seem to improve its condition, they then cause an acceleration in sebum production. Choose a sun protection product based on natural sunscreen for optimum protection.

Tip No. 2

A poor lifestyle is often responsible for skin imbalance. Certain deficiencies can also upset your skin and stimulate sebum production. Consider burdock capsules, a purifying and astringent plant that is ideal for gradually restoring normal skin and eliminating that "shiny skin" look.

Tip no. 3

Use non-comedogenic mattifying make-up to conceal shiny skin. Opt for a mattifying foundation powder based on silica microspheres to apply over your foundation for a perfect matte finish.

Tip 4

Remember to clean your make-up brushes at least once a week. Dust and other impurities can become lodged in them, clogging your skin's pores and causing pimples and blackheads.

Simple, natural recipes to regulate sebum production and prevent shiny skin

Gentle make-up remover to remove impurities and purify oily skin

Homemade cosmetic recipe

1

Pour all the ingredients into a bottle.

2

Close the bottle and shake

Note: the pH of this blend is approximately 6 - 6.5.

A purifying infusion for oily skin, this micellar water is rich in purifying, smoothing plant-derived salicylic acid and Grapefruit water for clear, radiant skin. It cleanses the skin and removes the impurities that clog pores and keep them open. Apply with a cotton pad all over the face to remove make-up and impurities, or do a deep cleanse using a konjac sponge. Do not rinse off.

Enzymatic scrub to gently exfoliate the skin without stimulating the sebaceous glands

Homemade cosmetic recipe

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Place all the ingredients in a mortar.

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Mix with a pestle to obtain a homogeneous powder.

3

Transfer the mixture to a jar.

Cleanse your skin with this natural enzyme scrub that eliminates impurities, oxygenates the epidermis and refines skin texture. In the palm of your hands, mix the powder with a little water to form an extremely soft, airy foam. Massage the foam into the face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse off with clean water.

Toning and purifying lotion to treat excess sebum

Homemade cosmetic recipe

1

Pour the ingredients into the bottle.

2

Close the bottle and shake.

3

All set!

This aromatic water combines 3 choice hydrosols to pamper oily and acne-prone skin. It leaves skin fresh and purified! Apply daily to clean skin using a cotton pad, in the morning before your day skincare, and in the evening before going to bed.

Moisturising and mattifying cream to mask shiny skin

Homemade cosmetic recipe

1

Pour the neutral moisturising cream into a bowl.

2

Gradually add the rest of the ingredients, mixing well between each addition.

3

Transfer the mixture back into the jar or bottle containing the neutral moisturising cream.

Clear up your skin with this zero-defect cream. Thanks to its purifying active ingredients, your skin regains its natural beauty. Formulated with absorbent silica microspheres and Bacti-pur regulator, it's ideal for oily or acne-prone skin. Apply daily to the face for fresh, moisturised skin all day long.

Expert advice

Whether you have combination skin or acne-prone skin, the T-zone, which extends across the forehead and down the nose to the chin, is often prone to excess sebum. The pores are often more open, resulting in shiny skin due to excessive sebum secretion, and sometimes small spots and blackheads appear. The T-zone is therefore more sensitive and requires a skincare routine that is tailored to it. Choose light moisturising products for the T-zone and richer products to nourish and hydrate the rest of your face.

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