Use our detergent-free Makeup Remover &Cleansing Oil to deep cleanse the skin and pores and replenish the skin's barrier.
Spritzing the Pure Hydrosol Toner has anti-inflammatory benefits and helps restore the skin's acid mantle.
Serums should be the primary moisturiser for oily skin. We recommend our Elderberry Serum, which is rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants, or our Bakuchiol Revival Serum. Both are light and readily absorbed. Pat a few drops around the face, neck, and eye area.
When extra moisturisation is needed, we recommend our Skin Saviour Cream. This light, soothing face, neck and eye cream should be used very sparingly and only as needed.
Use our detergent-free Makeup Remover & Cleansing Oil to deep cleanse the skin and pores and replenish the skin's barrier.
If makeup is worn, a double cleanse using the Cleansing Oil will ensure that all dirt and debris is completely melted away.
Spritzing the Pure Hydrosol Toner has anti-inflammatory benefits and helps restore the skin's acid mantle.
Serums should be the primary moisturiser for oily skin. We recommend our Elderberry Serum, which is rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants, or our Bakuchiol Revival Serum. Both are light and readily absorbed. Pat a few drops around the face, neck, and eye area.
When extra moisturisation is needed, we recommend our Skin Saviour Cream. This light, soothing cream should be used very sparingly and only as needed.
The 1:5 Rule
Mokosh formulas are around 5 times more concentrated than regular skin care products.
This means that you only need to use one-fifth the amount.
As a general rule, half a pea-sized amount will moisturise your whole face.
Oily skin is caused by an over-production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Oily skin develops during adolescence when hormones trigger sebum production
Acne develops when the sebaceous gland opening, or pore, becomes blocked. Pore blockage can be caused by an over-production of sebum, abnormal shedding of keratin, a build-up of dead skin cells or an inflammatory event. Bacteria may invade the pore, and inflammation, pain and redness follow. The sebum of oily skin is usually deficient in linoleic acid. Low linoleic acid weakens the skin's barrier, makes sebum thicker, and increases keratin production. All these factors increase the risk of acne
In addition to factors already mentioned, oxidation of squalene in sebum can trigger acne. This can be caused by exposure to UV light, cigarette smoke, ozone and pollution.
Other lifestyle factors may also play a role, including stress and high glycaemic diets.
Acne is most common during adolescence, when sebum production increases. While sebum production gradually slows with age, acne can continue into adulthood. Adult acne is also caused by pore blockage and may be triggered by hormonal changes (menstrual cycle, pregnancy) that increase sebum production.
Low levels of linoleic acid in the skin can also weaken the skin's barrier and trigger a breakout
A pure cleansing oil that is free of detergents, fragrance and preservatives, like ours, can be very beneficial for oily skin types.
Our oil cleanser is rich in linoleic acid, helping restore the skin's barrier and to some extent normalising sebum. It is also rich in antioxidants including beta-carotene and vitamin E, which can help calm the skin and reduce the squalene oxidation that triggers inflammation.
Our cleansing oil binds with oils on your skin, lifting off excess sebum, dirt and pollutants without harming the skin’s barrier or stripping the skin's lipid barrier. Many of our customers also report that it is highly efficient at removing blackheads, a common issue for people with oily skin.
Detergent-based cleansers can deplete the skin's important barrier. This can leave a squeaky clean feeling at first but can ultimately lead to the overproduction of sebum and even oilier skin.
Applying an oil or cream to oily skin may seem counterintuitive. However, applying oils and creams rich in linoleic acid helps normalise sebum and reduce the risk of developing acne. Our Bakuchiol Revival Serum and Elderberry & Chia Seed serums are very light, readily absorbed and rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants.
When acne is severe, it’s important to seek medical attention to reduce the risk of permanent scarring. There are a range of treatments available through your GP or dermatologist which can reduce the hyperactivity of sebaceous glands, cut down sebum output, and limit the severity of acne.
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