Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily
skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It
is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing
sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed.
The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged
and the skin has a coarse look.. This is because if you know what the
cause is, then you will know the best way to tackle the problem of
actually dealing with it. While most methods will work in terms of
actually controlling the symptom of oily skin, the larger condition
needs to be treated in a way that has the cause of the problem in mind.
With that said, here are some of the more frequent culprits in causing
oily skin.
Hormone Levels
There are a number of different hormone levels that can affect whether
or not you have oily skin and of course the hormone levels can be
altered by various life events. Puberty can be an example of something
that tends to lead to hormonal imbalances that can be a result of oily
skin and at the other end of the spectrum as well menopause is another
event that can create hormonal imbalances of a different kind that can
also result in the same type of condition.
The essential requirement of treating oily skin is to remove excess
surface sebum without total removal of the skin lipids. Severe
degreasing treatment can lead to an apparent worsening of sebum
secretion, which defeats the aim of the cleansing. A method of
cleansing this type of skin is to wash with a solution of a very mild
synthetic detergent (surfactant, see below) containing no oils, waxes
or any other lipid agent that could aggravate the oily condition of the
skin, sometimes combined with a toning lotion. This kind of product
eliminates the oily residue and debris from the skin surface
Diet
There are a number of things in terms of the diet that you choose that
can actually affect the level of fluids and oil secreted by the pores
in your skin. If you have a diet that is low in protein and leafy green
vegetables while at the same time being high in things like sugar, then
through your lifestyle choice you are encouraging the type of oily
secretions that are typically characterized as one of the main
nuisances associated with an oily skin condition.
Treatment for oily skin
# White or pink clay masks gently cleanse oily skin of excess oil. The
darker brown clay masks are stronger and more effective on very oily
skins. Apply a clarifying face mask couple of times a week.
# Aromatherapy oils such as lemon, rosemary and cedarwood are said to
be effective in treating oily skin. A few drops of any of these oils
combined with lanolin can be massaged into the skin.
The everyday cucumber and tomato mashed and applied to the face is very
good for the care of oily skin. One other simple thing that is often
done in Indian homes is washing the face with buttermilk before
exposure to the sun. Apply it allover the face and neck, wait for about
10 minutes and wash with warm water. Rose water mixed with ice water
and mint juice with rose water is excellent for oily skin care. Always
remember, any application should be left on for at least 10 minutes
before being washed.
Make up for oily skin
Choose cosmetic and facial care products specifically designed for oily
skin. Use oil-free moisturizers for a shine-free complexion. You can
use an antiseptic day cream before applying makeup to oily skin. This
will keep sebaceous secretions under control. Makeup for oily skin
hinges on creating a matte effect.
You must use foundations that block out shine and non-pore clogging
formula. Use concealer to hide blemishes and spots. Loose powder can
keep you looking fresh all day long and absorb the excess oil too. Most
women with oily skin cant do without this makeup item
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