Facial seborrhea: what is it and how to treat it?

Shiny skin, enlarged pores, recurring imperfections: when the face seems to lose its natural balance, we may be faced with an often overlooked but very common condition known as facial seborrhea.

Shiny skin, enlarged pores, recurring imperfections: when the face seems to lose its natural balance, we may be faced with an often overlooked but very common condition known as facial seborrhea. A phenomenon that can affect anyone, at any time, and that makes daily skincare a real challenge, especially during periods of seasonal change, such as spring, when the skin needs to renew itself and regain lightness.

But don’t panic: with the right care and targeted products, it’s possible to restore harmony to the skin, improving both its appearance and comfort.

In this article, you’ll discover what facial seborrhea really is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to treat it effectively with a professional, targeted skincare routine.

What is facial seborrhea?

Facial seborrhea is a skin condition where the sebaceous glands produce sebum in excess. While sebum is essential for protecting and hydrating the skin, an overproduction can cause problems, because it tends to accumulate on the skin’s surface, clogging pores and creating an ideal environment for impurities, inflammation, and blemishes.

As mentioned, the most common symptoms include shiny skin, enlarged pores, blackheads, and pimples, particularly in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), as well as a feeling of "dirty" or sticky skin just a few hours after cleansing.

The causes can vary: hormonal imbalances, genetic predisposition, periods of high stress, an unbalanced diet or the use of inappropriate cosmetics. Seasonal changes, such as the transition to spring, can also accentuate sebaceous gland activity and make the skin more impure and shiny.

How to treat seborrhea?

The secret to treating facial seborrhea lies not in aggressively stripping the skin with harsh products, but in gently rebalancing the hydrolipidic film, purifying the skin deeply without drying it out, and strengthening its natural defenses.

This is precisely the goal of ESTĒREL's PHYTO ÉQUILIBRANTE line, designed to effectively treat seborrhea and skin impurities through a synergy of natural active ingredients, gentle formulations and professional results.

The ideal routine against facial seborrhea

We have selected 4 essential products for you to use in a daily routine, morning and evening, to rebalance and purify the skin.

Step 1: Deep purifying and rebalancing cleansing

Managing seborrhea starts with proper cleansing—one that purifies deeply without compromising the skin’s natural protective barrier.

The NETTOYANT PG by ESTĒREL is a gentle, soap-free face cleanser, specially designed for oily, shiny, and blemish-prone skin.

Formulated with coconut, lichen, and soy extracts, it provides cleansing and antibacterial action, helping to control microbial proliferation and regulate sebum production.

The result? Instantly cleaner, smoother, and fresher skin, ready to receive the next steps of your routine without risking dryness or irritation.

Step 2: rebalancing Toner

After cleansing, it’s crucial to rebalance the skin’s pH and prepare it for active treatments.

The EAU PURIFIANTE PG is an alcohol-free purifying toner specifically formulated to tone oily and impure skin without causing irritation.

Its gentle yet effective action helps tighten enlarged pores and regulate sebum secretion, leaving the face soft and visibly healthier.

Ideal to be used morning and evening, it also soothes redness and irritation often associated with oily skin.

Step 3: Intensive purifying treatment

The heart of the routine is the active treatment, which works in depth to reduce imperfections and normalize the skin.

The ESTĒREL’s SÉRUM PURIFIANT PG is a lightweight, highly concentrated serum-gel that delivers sebum-normalizing action without weighing it down.

Enriched with an innovative biotechnological complex and natural extracts of lemon and chamomile, this serum helps regulate sebum production, reduce blackheads and blackheads, and refine skin texture. Applied daily before cream, it leaves skin visibly more even, fresh and radiant.

Step 4: Detoxifying hydration

Hydration is essential even for oily skin: using the wrong moisturizer can worsen seborrhea, while a targeted treatment helps restore skin balance.

For this step, the COMPLEXE DÉTOXINANT is a rebalancing face cream formulated to treat impurities and support the elimination of toxins that interfere with the skin’s natural functions.

Thanks to a blend of lysine, vitamin F, jojoba oil, and borage, it purifies the skin, improves its texture, and strengthens its defenses against external aggressions.

Recommended especially for evening use, it is ideal for 30-day treatment cycles to help dull, oily, or thickened skin regain a healthier, smoother, and more even appearance.

Extra tips for visible results

To boost the effectiveness of your skincare against facial seborrhea, it is also important to adopt some good daily habits:

• Avoid harsh or alcoholic cosmetics, which can further alter skin balance and stimulate excessive sebum production.

• Keep your hands away from your face, so as not to transfer impurities and bacteria that can worsen inflammation and blemishes.

• Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and natural antioxidants, which also help keep your skin glowing and healthy from the inside out.

• Change your pillowcase often to reduce prolonged contact with sebum residue, sweat and dead skin cells.

Conclusion

Facial seborrhea is not just an aesthetic issue, but a sign of a skin balance that needs to be rebuilt with care and continuity. Targeted skincare, coupled with conscious daily gestures, can really make a difference in improving the appearance and well-being of the skin.

Discover all the products in ESTĒREL's PHYTO ÉQUILIBRANTE line and begin your journey toward a rebalancing routine tailored just for you.