Is Immortelle Suitable for Combination or Oily Skin?
Those with combination or oily skin often struggle with shine, enlarged pores, and imperfections. Choosing the right cosmetics is never simple: many natural products can feel too heavy or greasy. But here’s the good news - Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) can be a valuable ally even for this skin type.
In this article, we’ll explore its benefits, dispel common doubts, and see how to integrate it into your daily routine - with practical tips and insights from Ninfa products.
Why Immortelle Works for Combination and Oily Skin
Immortelle is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating, and soothing properties. Unlike some other botanical ingredients, it does not weigh the skin down but instead helps restore balance.
- Sebum-regulating action → reduces excess oil production, preventing a shiny complexion.
- Soothing effect → calms redness and irritation, especially in oil-prone, inflamed areas (forehead, nose, chin).
- Antioxidant protection → fights free radicals, slowing down skin aging even in those prone to blemishes.
This makes Immortelle a versatile ingredient: effective against wrinkles, yet gentle and purifying for skin that produces too much sebum.
Common Doubt: Does Immortelle Make Skin Greasy?
Many people with oily skin worry that botanical extracts (especially in the form of oils or serums) might make their skin shinier. The truth is, it all depends on the formulation.
For example, 👉 Ninfa’s Immortelle Serum has a rich, nourishing texture. Some people with combination skin find it perfect, while others may notice a slight oily finish in the morning. In these cases, a simple solution is:
- Use the serum only at night, as a regenerating evening treatment.
- Choose 👉 Ninfa’s Immortelle Cream for both morning and evening use.
How to Include Immortelle in a Combination or Oily Skin Routine
The key is selecting the right type of product and pairing it properly with other skincare steps.
- Gentle cleanser: essential for removing excess sebum without stripping the skin.
- Immortelle-based toner: rebalances pH and provides an astringent effect on pores.
- Light cream with Immortelle: hydrates without heaviness, perfect as a daily base.
- Immortelle serum: best reserved for the evening, or used as an intensive treatment in case of redness or dehydration.
In summer or during periods of higher sebum production, toner + cream may be enough. In winter, or for combination skin leaning towards dryness, adding the serum can be beneficial.
Expert Tip
Dermatologists and cosmetologists emphasize that oily skin still needs hydration. Depriving it of oils and nourishing actives can actually worsen the problem, triggering more sebum production. Thanks to its balancing properties, Immortelle is considered an “intelligent” ingredient: it doesn’t clog the skin, but instead provides targeted nourishment.
Conclusion
If you have combination or oily skin, you don’t need to avoid Immortelle. On the contrary, it can become a daily ally to balance sebum, soothe irritation, and prevent signs of aging.
The choice between serum and cream depends on your preferences: if you’re concerned about oiliness, the cream is the ideal solution for both morning and evening. If you prefer an intensive treatment and don’t mind a slightly dewy finish in the morning, the serum at night can make a real difference.
Try personalizing your routine and discover how this Mediterranean flower can transform your skin!
