Dermalogica Skincare Blog

Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion is a feather-light lotion containing microsponges to absorb oil on the skin’s surface, helping to combat shine and maintain an all-day matte finish. Niacinamide, Zinc Gluconate, Yeast Extract, Caffeine and Biotin purify and inhibit overactive sebaceous gland activity while soothing irritation. Salicylic Acid clears congested follicles to minimise future breakout activity, while Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract controls over-active oil glands, helping to reduce oily shine on skin’s surface. Naturally-antiseptic Camphor, Balm Mint and Cornflower cool and calm inflammation.

• Absorbs excess oil and eliminates shine while providing an all-day matte finish.
• Regulates sebum production.
• Soothes irritated skin while moisturising.
• Helps eliminate congestion and prevent future breakouts.

Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion is part of the Dermalogica MediBac Clearing System range of products.

RRP: £26.40
Our Usual Price: £20.90
Our Offer Price: £18.40
Offer Start Date: 25/08/2010
Offer End Date: 07/09/2010

Excessively oily skin is a relatively common skin complaint, although many people still struggle to keep the condition under control. Oily skin can be a problem whatever the time of year, although warmer temperatures can make things worse.

One of the ways in which many women with oily skin attempt to keep shine at bay is through the use of pressed or loose powder. Whilst applying powder at the start of the day is a great way of achieving a matte looking base, constantly re-applying it can make your skin feel heavy and look patchy and uneven.

Thankfully though, using powder isn’t the only way of getting rid of shine, and there are several other measures which you can take and products which you can use which won’t leave skin feeling clogged.

If you’re still using a regular moisturiser, swapping this for an oil-free product can make a really big difference, and skin will be moisturised just as effectively.

Keeping a supply of oil blotting sheets close to hand will also help you to wage war on oiliness. You can pick these up really affordably, and they help to soak up oil rather than cover it.

Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion is another great weapon in the battle against oily skin, and in addition to contributing to a long-lasting matte look it’s also great at minimising breakouts.

Reduce your reliance on powder- there are far better options out there.

With the sun now shining brightly on a more regular basis, it finally looks as though the good old British summer is here! Although you can never guarantee how long the sun is intending to stick around for, temperatures are certainly much warmer than they were a few months ago during the ridiculously long winter.

However, although you can always guarantee on the sun to raise spirits, its appearance isn’t always appreciated by those who suffer with oily skin.

Those with oily skin know just how difficult it is to keep shine at bay at the best of times, so when the sun is shining and the temperatures are soaring, you can only begin to imagine just how much excessive oil can potentially make an appearance.

Luckily, with a little help from Dermalogica, keeping shine under control doesn’t have to be tediously time consuming, and by using a couple of key products you can keep your skin looking magnificently matte all day long.

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block is perfect for use during the summer months, and not only does it keep shine at bay, it also contains an SPF 20, so the negative effects of the sun’s rays are reduced even further.

Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion is another very popular product, and it’s great for those cooler days spent indoors.

Have faith in Dermalogica, enjoy the sun and feel confident in your skin.

Despite their hardest efforts, many people are still following an unsuitable skincare regime without even realising it. It’s not just about cleansing, toning and moisturising- you need to make sure that you’re doing all of this with the right products.

Skin falls into several different categories- from ‘normal’, to combination, to dry- so you must make sure that the skin care products that you’re using are designed for your specific skin type.

There are a number of tell-tale signs that could point to your skin care regime being unsuitable, and luckily, if you make the effort to switch to more suitable products quickly, it’s unlikely that you will have caused any irreversible long-term damage.

If your skin feels dry and tight after cleansing, your cleanser may be far too harsh for your skin. Thorough cleansing isn’t supposed to make your skin feel this way. It should feel fresh and revitalised- rather than rough and dehydrated.

If you suffer from excessive oiliness after moisturising, it could be that the moisturiser which you are using is too heavy for your skin. Switching to a lighter moisturiser, such as Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion, can still effectively hydrate skin without being greasy.

If you are regularly greeted by spots and blemishes, the products which you’re using could be blocking your pores- so take a look at your entire skin care regime and see if you can determine where the problem may be.

Give your skin care regime a health-check and make sure that your skin is getting the best care possible.

It’s amazing how even the most harmless of skin conditions can have such an effect on your confidence, and for those who suffer with oily skin, keeping it under control can feel like a 24/7 battle.

Many people suffer with oily skin, and taming it on a day to day basis can be a real struggle. Excessively oily skin can affect people of all ages, men and women, and more often than not, there is not a great deal that you can do to change it.

However, there’s no reason why you should let oily skin take over your life and get you down, and by adhering to a few steps and using the right products, you can make a significant difference.

It’s important that you try and use products which are specifically designed for oily skin, as using those which are designed for other skin types could make skin even shinier.

Although it can be all to tempting to skimp on the moisturiser, this is a major no-no, as even oily skin needs to be kept properly hydrated.

Thankfully there are some fantastic daily moisturisers for oily skin on the market nowadays- with Dermalogica Active Moist being a staple part of many people’s skin care regimes.

Another fab product that has received rave reviews for its great oil control properties is Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion- which helps to keep shine at bay throughout the day without drying skin out.

Give your skin care regime a little overhaul and flaunt flawless matte skin all day long.