Shiny and impure skin: perhaps it doesn't need to be fought, but understood!

When talking about shiny and impure skin, the first instinct is often to look for aggressive products to eliminate sebum as quickly as possible. Highly degreasing cleansers, frequent scrubs, and intensive treatments are often considered the ideal solution.

In reality, in most cases, impure skin doesn't need to be attacked. It needs to be understood.

Understanding how the skin works and what its real needs are is the first step to achieving a more balanced, even, and radiant complexion.

Why does skin become shiny?

Shininess is generally linked to increased sebum production by the sebaceous glands.

Sebum is a natural substance produced by the skin with a fundamental function: to protect it, keep it elastic, and contribute to its natural defensive barrier.

The problem is not sebum itself, but its excess.

When production becomes abundant, the skin can appear shiny, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), and enlarged pores, blackheads, and imperfections can appear.

Causes of impure skin

Impure skin can be influenced by several factors:

• genetic predisposition;
• hormonal changes;
• stress;
• unbalanced diet;
• environmental pollution;
• use of unsuitable cosmetics;
• overly aggressive skincare.

It is often thought that completely eliminating sebum is the solution. In reality, excessively degreased skin can react by producing even more sebum to compensate for the imbalance.

It's a natural defense mechanism that can turn into a vicious cycle.

Oily skin does not mean dirty skin

One of the most common false myths concerns the association between oily skin and poor hygiene.

The presence of shininess does not mean that the skin is dirty.

Even perfectly cleansed skin can produce a significant amount of sebum throughout the day.

For this reason, the correct strategy is not to continually wash the face or use overly aggressive cleansers, but to choose a balanced cleansing that respects the skin barrier.

The ideal skincare for shiny and impure skin

A good skincare routine for impure skin should have a precise goal: rebalance without stressing.

Key steps include:

Gentle cleansing

Effective cleansing helps remove impurities, excess sebum, and residues accumulated during the day without altering the skin's natural balance.

Daily hydration

Even oily skin needs hydration.

Using light and specific formulas can help improve skin comfort and promote better management of sebum production.

Rebalancing active ingredients

Specific ingredients can help improve the appearance of imperfections, minimize pore visibility, and make the skin progressively more even.

Sun protection

SPF protection is a fundamental step even for impure skin.

Many modern formulations are light and suitable for combination and oily skin.

The goal is not to eliminate sebum

One of the most frequent mistakes is to consider sebum an enemy.

In reality, sebum plays an important role in skin health.

The goal of professional skincare is not to eliminate it completely, but to help the skin regain its natural balance.

When the skin is respected and supported with the correct products, it progressively tends to become more even, less shiny, and more comfortable.

Dermo28: understanding the skin to enhance it

The Dermo28 philosophy stems from a simple principle: every skin has different needs and deserves a personalized approach.

Even shiny and impure skin should not be aggressively fought, but rather guided with formulas designed to respect its physiological balance and support its natural renewal process.

Because often the difference is not in doing more.

It is in better understanding what the skin truly needs.