Oily skin can be fickle : shine, enlarged pores, blackheads... The solution is not to strip it, but to balance it intelligently .
Inspired by the latest skincare trends, skin cycling involves alternating treatments to maximize their effectiveness. Discover how to apply this 100% natural method to restore clear, radiant skin.
1. Understand the needs of oily skin
Oily skin is characterized by:
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General shine , especially in the T-zone
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Enlarged and visible pores
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A tendency towards blemishes and blackheads
The problem? Overly aggressive treatments stimulate sebum production, creating a rebound effect .
The key: purify without drying out, hydrate without greasing .
2. The principle of Natural Skin Cycling
Skin cycling involves alternating treatments over several days to respect the skin barrier while providing targeted active ingredients.
For oily skin, here is an ideal 4-day cycle:
Day 1: Purification
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Cleanse your skin with a gentle gel
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Apply a green clay or rhassoul mask to absorb excess sebum
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Spray a purifying hydrosol (peppermint or tea tree)
Day 2: Gentle exfoliation
- Light cleansing, with natural, gentle care, without any controversial ingredients.
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Make a natural scrub (ideally, rich in rice powder)
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Apply the TH3+ Mattifying Serum to moisturize without greasing, rich in aloe vera, rose and verbena hydrosols as well as clay, it allows the skin to gently rebalance.
Day 3: Hydration and repair
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Light cleansing, with natural, gentle care, without any controversial ingredients.
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SPF30 Day Cream to protect against UV rays and prevent blemishes
Day 4: Break
- Light cleansing, with natural, gentle care, without any controversial ingredients.
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Soothing hydrosol (witch hazel or lavender)
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No active treatment: let the skin breathe
This cycle can be repeated year-round for healthier, more mattified skin .
3. The star ingredients for a successful cycle
For effective and natural skin cycling, choose plant and mineral active ingredients :
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Theobromine : an antioxidant derived from cocoa, it detoxifies and rebalances oily skin. Discover its benefits here
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Clays (green, white, rhassoul): absorb excess sebum without irritating
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Organic aloe vera : lightly hydrates and soothes
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Purifying hydrosols : peppermint, tea tree, lavender
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Gentle fruit acids (natural AHAs) : refine skin texture
To explore all the effective natural actives, check out our Natural Ingredients Guide .
Examples of Theobroma Beauty treatments for oily skin
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TH3+ Mattifying Serum : hydrates, regulates sebum and protects the skin
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SPF30 TH3+ Day Cream : protects against UV rays and limits oxidation responsible for imperfections
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Gentle masks and scrubs to combine with the routine to complete natural skin cycling
The benefits of natural skin cycling
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Reduction of shine
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Tightened pores and refined skin texture
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Fewer imperfections thanks to balanced skin
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Everyday radiance and comfort
