Oily skin is not a disease, its just a skin texture that makes you
uncomfortable from which you want to get rid of. Due to lack of proper
guidance and information on oily skin care available, it has turned into
one of the major skin problems resulting into pimples, acne, blackheads
and many more.
Several factors are said to be responsible for the aggravation of an oily skin:
CAUSES OF AN OILY SKIN
1. Heredity
is quite responsible for an oily skin, but so do hormones. Pregnant
women sometimes notice an increase in skin oil with the changes in
hormonal activity. So do women going for birth control pills.
2. Stress can also lead in the overdrive of the oil glands.
3. The wrong cosmetics can easily aggravate an otherwise mild case of oily skin.
Some of these causes are within your ability to control, but others you will have to learn to live with.
In
most of the cases, oily skin can be treated at home. But sometimes, the
situation demands more than just a home remedy. You need to call for a
doctor if you develop sever acne or notice notice any sudden change in
your skin. Otherwise, go for these tips and try them at home:
TIPS ON OILY SKIN CARE
1. Keep your skin absolutely clean -
You might be quite aware of the fact, that oilier the skin, the dirtier
it looks and feels. And to get rid of this, keep your skin clean by
washing it at least twice a day.
Generally, some doctors recommend
you to use detergent-type soaps on your face. As a substitute to it,
you can add 1-2 drops of dish washing detergent to your regular soap.
While
some doctors condemn the use of detergent-type soaps as they are too
harsh for your oily facial skin. Instead they recommend glycerin soaps
to be used to clean your face twice a day.
If using a detergent soap irritates your facial skin then try the glycerin soap,easily available over the counter.
2. Give Aloe-Vera a Try -
This wonder plant of the household is the best at absorbing skin oils.
Slice open a leaf and smear the gel on your face 3 times a day. Let it
dry. Or you can also keep a small amount of gel in the refrigerator
during the summers for a refreshing face-lift.
3. Wipe with Astringents -
Wipe the oily spots on your face by rubbing alcohol or a combination of
alcohol and acetone that helps degrease your oily skin. Many drugstores
even sell pre-moistened, individually wrapped alcohol wipes that are
really portable, you can carry them in your purse for quick touch-ups
all day long.
4. Carry Tissue papers with you - Paper
facial tissues are the best substitute of astringents as they help soak
up excess oils in a pinch. Get those special oil-absorbing tissues from a
cosmetic counter that are very in removing excessive oils between
cleansings.
5. Rinse your face with cold water - Simply
splashing your face with cold water and blotting it dry a couple of
times a day is equivalent to applying chemicals to your skin. These cold
water rinses remove excessive oils from your face.
6. Say NO to moisturizers -
Do not ever go after those tempting advertisements compelling you to
buy facial moisturizers for oily skin. These are the fatal temptations
taking you to disastrous skin. Instead apply a sunscreen on your face
before facing the sun or going outdoors. And yes, do not forget to check
the labels for products especially designed for oily skin.
7. Make your own scrub -
Make a paste of a small amount of ground almonds with honey and apply
as a facial scrub for removing oils and dead skin cells. Now gently
massage this paste on your face with a hot washcloth. Finally, rinse
with cold water.
Another scrub from oatmeal mixed with aloe vera
can prove to be very beneficial for you. Rub gently on your skin and
leave on for 15 minutes, Then rinse thoroughly. And if suffering from
acne on your face, then you should probably skip the scrub, as it can
aggravate your already-irritated skin.
8. Apply Masques on your oily face -
Masques prove to be very beneficial in reducing the oiliness. Either
Clay masques or you can mix Fuller's Earth (easily available) with a
little water and make a paste. Apply this paste to the face and leave on
for about 20 minutes and then rinse off.
9. Go for water-based cosmetics only -
Try to make your skin breathe by living without make-up, especially
foundation. Using make-up or foundation that are oil-based blocks the
pores of your skin thereby resulting in blemishes. And if necessary,
then use water-based make-up only, especially spot concealers rather
than coating your entire face. In general, prefer stick with powder or
gel blushers, and avoid cream foundations as much as possible.
10. Tie up your hair properly - Keep your hair away from your face as oily hair accompanies an oily skin.
11. Do not touch your facial skin - Avoid touching your face throughout the day as your hands deliver excessive oils and dirt.
12. Choose a powder for you -
For that extra shine-free protection, use simple products for your oily
face such as Johnsons Baby Powder. This makes a superb face powder when
fluffed lightly over your makeup.
13. Splash on the hot suds -
Hot water is a great solvent. So, warm water should be used to wash an
oily face and that with plenty of soap. Hot water plus soap dissolves
skin oil better than cold water and soap.
