How To Treat Oily Skin

Oily skin is hereditary condition that develops due to overactive sebaceous glands. It can be recognized by its shiny, thick and firm appearance. When you have oily skin, your oil glands work overtime, producing more oil than you need and leaving behind an obvious sheen. Many people with oily skin actually have a medical condition called seborrehic eczeme in which oil glands overproduce oils in the face and scalp.
Oily skin can have any number of problems like acne, blackheads, whiteheads and enlarged pores. The pores are enlarged usually due to oil entrapped in the pilosebaceous follicle. As more sebum flows into the plugged pores, they stretch and sometimes break, leading to the characteristics blemishes and nodules that we call “acne”. The complexion tends to look dirty and neglected with blemishes on the chin, forehead and cheeks. The good thing about the oily skin is that it produces more plenty of sebum and the skin is well moisturized. It feels smooth and the moisture can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
The skin problems can be aggravated by the misuse of skin care products and the tendency to dry the skin either through the use of harsh soap or excessive use of astringents and scrubs.

Care requires through yet gentle cleansing. Daytime protective moisturizers will help the skin maintain its suppleness and moisture. It’s essential to keep the oily skin clean and hydrated with appropriate cleansing and care.If you don’t take a proper care of your oily skin it won’t be able to protect itself from the external aggressions – sun, wind, environmental pollutants.





There are two types of oily skin – the first type is a skin with excessive oil secretion and the second type is a skin with many blackheads, clogged and enlarged pores.

• experiment with different types of cleansers to see what works best for you
• use toners to remove excess oil and tighten the enlarged pores
• don’t wash your face mere than twice a day
• use lukewarm water and avoid bath oils because they can be gummy
• after cleansing use a small amount of a light, oil-free moisturizer if necessary; remember too much moisturizers can clog your pores and give your face a greasy appearance
• always use oil-free cosmetics
• always use oil-free foundations in order your make-up to stay put longer; some powders and foundations have oil-absorbing ingredients
• never pick or squeeze the pimples – torturing your skin can inflame blemishes further and could damage or scar your skin
• eat lots of foods that are high in vitamin C and vitamin B including wheat germ, organ meats, grains, beans, nuts, vegetables and fruits
• avoid fatty foods / fried foods, fatty meats, chocolate/

Cleansing of oily skin:

Exfoliation – use a product with 1% to 2% beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) or 8% alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) to exfoliate your face. BHA is more effective than the AHA because it penetrates better into the skin and cleanses your oily skin in deep, without irritating it.

Disinfecting – Benzoyl Peroxide is the most effective agent in the fight with oily skin and breakouts. Alcohol may be really good disinfectant but sometimes it’s too drying and irritates the skin and this in turn can aggravate the condition of your skin.

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