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When puberty begins, a visible oily forehead is typically overlooked as a temporary teen skin problem. While many people are lucky to have this opportunity, some battle with excessive shine long into adulthood. While some oil is beneficial to your skin (oily skin ages more slowly than dry skin), excessive oil can make your skin appear oily or glossy. It may also be bothersome to continually combat unwanted shine.
Even if you can’t entirely eliminate a day with oily skin, you can take steps to reduce the look of shine. Here, we’ll go over our top tips for dealing with an oily forehead and offer some of our favorite oily skin care products. Continue reading to learn how to treat an oily forehead.
Why do I have such an oily forehead?
People with oily skin often ask us, “Why is my skin so oily?” The simplest explanation is that your forehead and other regions of your face, including your nose and chin, may appear shiny or greasy when your skin produces an excessive amount of sebum, or oil. However, several factors, including oily skin, might lead to excessive sebum production. Stress, hormonal swings, and genetics are the most common causes. There are environmental concerns as well. Because skin is typically oilier in hot, humid weather than in cooler locations, you should change your skincare routine with the seasonsal changes. (We’ve included some tips below that are especially useful during the months when your skin begins to glow.
While using oil-based skincare and makeup products will not always result in day with oily skin, utilising products that reflect light, such as shimmer highlighter, may make your face appear shiny. If you have oily skin on your forehead or nose, you should avoid using a shimmer highlighter.
Other things can influence how shiny your skin appears when you have an oily forehead. Excessive use of oil-based hair care products, as well as seemingly trivial activities such as frequently touching your face or sweeping hair out of your eyes, can produce oiliness on your skin. If you have an oily forehead, we recommend wearing cosmetics created specifically for oily skin and not placing your hair in your face.
The best thing we have for oily heads
For quick relief from an oily forehead, use Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimising Cleaning Clay Mask. This face mask is made of fair-trade Amazonian white clay from the mouth of the Amazon River. It removes excess oil from the skin and extracts debris and pollutants that can clog pores in order to thoroughly cleanse the skin. It also helps to minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and blackheads with regular use. After cleansing, spread a thin layer across moist skin. After allowing the mask to completely dry, leave it on your skin for ten minutes. After the allowed time, thoroughly rinse with warm water and continue with your usual toning, treatment, and moisturising.
Can oily foreheads cause breakouts?
While not everyone with oily skin develops breakouts, flaws and excess oil usually coexist. You don’t always get breakouts from having an oily forehead, but you should take good care of your skin: if you allow the oil to accumulate, your pores may become clogged, and if left untreated, blackheads or whiteheads may develop.
How to keep your face from becoming oily?
Now that you’ve identified the several causes of a shiny forehead, keep reading to learn how to reduce shine for skin that appears balanced and healthy.
- Wash your face twice every day.
Washing one’s face is necessary for all skin types, but individuals with excess oil should do it more frequently. The choice of the best cleanser for your skin type is equally important. Fortunately, there are some effective solutions for oily skin. One of our favorite products is the Rare Earth Deep Pore Purifying Concentrated Facial Cleansing Bar. This solid bar soap effectively removes excess oil and impurities without overdrying the skin, thanks to bamboo powder and Amazonian white clay. In addition to light exfoliation, this dual-action cream decreases the appearance of enlarged pores.
We recommend Oil Eliminator Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Face Wash for men who have greasy foreheads. This exfoliating cleanser, manufactured from crushed apricot kernels, removes sweat, dead skin cells, and other pollutants while significantly reducing excessive shine. For smooth, shine-free skin, use the non-comedogenic, effective product twice a day.
- Tone to promote skin balance
If you’re in a rush, you might be tempted to skip the toning portion of your routine, but we don’t encourage it because toning your face after washing it can help remove any remaining impurities, including oil, which can make your skin appear glossy by midday. To achieve the best results, use a mild, oil-free solution like Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner. This pH-balanced toner removes dirt and other impurities while significantly decreasing excess oil. The non-drying formula is ideal for normal, oily, and combination skin types, keeping the skin balanced and fresh. To use it, soak a cotton pad in the alcohol-free solution and swipe it over your face, giving special attention to areas that shine excessively, such as your chin, nose, and forehead.
Benefit from Blotting Sheets
Blotting sheets are essential for anyone who has oily skin. These oil-absorbing sheets help reduce excess oil on regions prone to shine, such as your forehead, without requiring you to adapt your best skincare routine. They also work when you’re wearing makeup, which is a great plus if you don’t like to touch up your makeup in the middle of the day. To prevent oil from spreading, pat the blotting sheet over your skin rather than rubbing it in. Look for blotting papers with powder for added mattifying benefits.
Use a moisturiser that reduces shine
We’ve said it before and will say it again: even if your skin is oily, moisturising is essential. If your skin does not receive enough moisture, it might become dehydrated. If you don’t drink enough water, your body will try to compensate by creating extra oil, resulting in clogged pores, an oily forehead, and an excess of shine. It’s important to note, however, that not all moisturisers are appropriate for oily skin. If your skin is prone to shine, we recommend using an oil-free moisturiser, such as Ultra Facial Oil-Free Moisturizer. This extremely lightweight gel-cream absorbs rapidly and leaves no greasy behind, hydrating the skin for up to 24 hours. It makes skin look younger and healthier by significantly reducing shine while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture balance. This non-comedogenic moisturiser is not just one of our favourite products for oily skin, but it also works well for normal skin and is an excellent lightweight alternative for the summer.
Conclusion
In summary, dealing with an oily forehead and preventing shine throughout the day is all about consistency and choosing the right skincare approach. While some oil is natural and even beneficial, excessive shine can be managed with proper care. Regular cleansing, toning, and moisturizing with products designed for oily skin can help keep your skin balanced and reduce unwanted gloss. Simple habits like using blotting sheets and avoiding certain hair products can also make a big difference. By following these steps, you can enjoy a healthier, more matte complexion, allowing your natural beauty to shine through—minus the excess oil.