What is oily skin?

This is false. The shiny appearance of oily skin can suggest that it is overly moisturised. But let's not confuse "fat" with "water". Although it may seem surprising, oily skin can also be dehydrated, because while it may not be lacking in oil, it may be lacking in water deep down. As well as being cleansed, your skin will need to be hydrated with products specifically developed for your skin type. Why? They can regulate excessive sebum production, limiting shine while helping your skin maintain its moisture and suppleness.

This is both true and false. Even the sun has its shadows! Although it seems to dry out the skin at first and reduce some types of inflammatory lesion (such as acne pimples), the sun is actually contributing to the skin thickening and the overproduction of sebum. When autumn comes back around, the skin suddenly becomes oily again and blemishes reappear. This is known as the "rebound effect". Even in summer, and even if your skin looks "clean", maintain a good skincare routine and especially good sun protection.

This is false. Cleansing the skin in the evening helps eliminate excess sebum and aggressors accumulated during the day (pollution, etc.). But sebum production doesn’t stop at night; this is why gentle cleansing in the morning is also recommended. Cleansing in the morning allows you to apply your skincare products on clean skin, making them more effective. Bonus tip: spraying your skin with Avène Thermal Spring Water in the morning will wake up your skin and prepare it for your skin care.