It's decided: you've declared war on shiny foreheads, noses and chins. When your skin is combination or oily, or simply when it's hot and you have a tendency to shine, it can be a good idea to swap your moisturizer for a mattifying treatment. Its mission: to nourish the skin while reducing shine. Say goodbye to oily sensations and the impression that that's all anyone sees when they look at you.
Discover our selection of the best mattifying creams to put an end to shiny skin.
It's the number-one enemy of combination to oily skin: shine is not an end in itself. For girls in search of a flawless complexion, there's a solution: mattifying cream.
Shiny skin, often considered the number-one adversary of people with combination to oily skin, can be frustrating. Whether it manifests itself as shiny areas or a generalized oily effect, shine is often frowned upon by those seeking a flawless, matte complexion.
Combination to oily skin is characterized by excessive sebum production in certain areas, commonly the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), while other parts of the face may remain normal or even dry.
Several factors contribute to the appearance of shine: genetics, environment, stress and poor diet. But the good news is that there are solutions to control this phenomenon.
The desire for a perfect, matte complexion is often at the heart of beauty concerns, but it comes with its own specific challenges for combination to oily skin.
These skin types require special care to balance hydration while controlling unwanted shine.
Shine can affect self-confidence and self-image. Hence the importance of finding an effective solution to get rid of it.
A mattifying cream regulates excess sebum. In other words, it's a facial care product designed to limit shine, ideal for combination to oily skin. As the complexion is mattified, the skin feels smooth and velvety. In addition to mattifying the complexion, these cosmetics generally have other properties, depending on the skin's needs.
There are mattifying creams that hydrate the skin, perfect for those who are dehydrated. Others have a "blur" action to blur dilated pores, the dream of oily skin. However, these products are not recommended for dry skin, which normally has little or no shine.
To find the ideal cream, it's crucial to understand your skin type and the ingredients to choose.
Every skin is unique, and knowing your specific skin type is the first step to choosing the right product.
Choose non-comedogenic formulas rich in matifying active ingredients.
Choose creams with labels attesting to their effectiveness and safety.
These creams work by absorbing excess sebum, reducing pore size and providing an instant matte effect. To be effective, a mattifying cream must contain certain active ingredients.
These include sebum-regulating ingredients such as silica powder, bamboo powder and tea extracts. Thanks to its composition, mattifying cream is an excellent make-up base for preventing foundation shine. If in doubt, add a translucent mattifying powder to set the make-up.
Clay is renowned for its absorbing and purifying properties.
AHAs help exfoliate skin and control shine by eliminating dead cells.
These agents help normalize sebum production to prevent future shine.
While some women use a mattifying cream on a daily basis, we recommend applying it in extreme cases to prevent the skin from becoming too accustomed and irritated.
In fact, mattifying creams can sometimes suffocate theepidermis and/or cause flaking. So we use them whenever there's a risk of perspiration, such as during intensive sports sessions. And whenever you have an important event where you need to be impeccable for several hours, such as a wedding or a party.
During the summer or on vacation in the sun, this treatment is particularly useful. But if you're going to be exposed to UV rays, don't forget to add sunscreen or choose a cream with SPF.
The effectiveness of a mattifying cream depends not only on its formula, but also on how it is applied and integrated into an overall skincare routine.
For maximum effectiveness, mattifying cream should be applied to clean, dry skin. We recommend using it after cleansing the face with a gel or mousse suitable for combination to oily skin. This removes excess sebum and impurities, optimizing absorption of the cream's active ingredients.
The amount of product used should be neither too little nor too much; a dab of cream is generally enough to cover the entire face. It should be applied in gentle circular movements, concentrating on oily areas, generally the T-zone. Particular care must be taken to avoid clogging pores.
After applying the cream, leave it to penetrate for a few minutes before continuing with make-up, if desired. It is also advisable to use make-up products formulated for oily skin, so as not to counteract the effects of the mattifying cream.
To complement the action of the mattifying cream, it's essential to follow a suitable skincare routine that includes several key steps:
Adopting these additional steps in synergy with the use of mattifying cream will result in a clearer complexion, reduced appearance of pores and lasting shine control.
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of products to care for your face, meet your specific needs and sublimate your skin. Here are the categories available:
These facial products, available on Soin-et-Nature, meet your needs for cleansing, moisturizing and targeted care, for healthy, luminous, revitalized skin.
