About Oily Skin

People tend to always be complaining about oily skin, but what exactly is oily skin? Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored surface upon your skin. Individuals who suffer from oily skin are most likely to develop issues such as; pimples, coarse pores and other types of marks on their skin. The ‘sebaceous glands’ in this type of skin are usually over reactive, hence producing more oil on the skin than necessary, this gives the skin a greasy look and feel.

What Causes Oily Skin

There are many different causes for why an individual can have oily skin these include; Diet, Heredity, Pregnancy, Birth control pills, Hot/Humid Weather and use of cosmetics.
Oily skin is common amongst people of all ages however due to the hormonal shifts; teenagers are usually the ones with oily skin more commonly. As an individual grows older, his/her skin tends to get dryer. However hormonal imbalances usually affect the oil balance. Despite all these disadvantages oily skin usually looks healthier and individuals tend to look younger.
Here are some oily skin treatments to get rid of oily skin.

Oily Skin Treatment # 1 – Keep Your Face Clean

Oily skin usually gives an individual the feeling that their skin feels and looks dirty. Hence, it is important to wash your face twice or thrice a day. Washing your face will also help prevent the occurrence of pimples.

Oily Skin Treatment # 2 – Try Aloe Vera

Applying aloe Vera gel can help to clear out the pores on your skin and it also helps absorb oil. Aloe Vera is easily available in many drugstores. The gel itself is more refreshing if it’s kept refrigerated.

Oily Skin Treatment # 3 – Carry Tissues

Carrying extra tissues can always prove to be helpful - wiping off the excess oil from time to time,  is very important.

Oily Skin Treatment # 4 – Stop Using Moisturizers

The job of a moisturizer is to help reduce skin dryness, however individuals with oily skin should avoid using moisturizers since the skin is already maintaining its suppleness with excess sebum.

Oily Skin Treatment # 5 – Limit the Use of Cosmetics

Cosmetics such as foundation, usually increases the amount of oil on the skin; it also traps the existing oil against the skin which promotes both pimples and blemishes. However, if you feel like using cosmetics then water based cosmetics would probably be a better idea, opt for spot concealers, rather than coating the whole face.

Oily Skin Treatment # 6 – Don’t Touch Your Face

One thing that every individual should especially take care of is to avoid touching your face during the day, since the hand usually carries oil and dirt, which is transferred to the skin. This causes more problems, hence try to wash your hands every now and then and avoid touching your face too much.

Oily Skin Treatment # 7 – Pull Back Your Hair

It’s better to keep your hair away from the face. This helps reduce the production of extra oil on the face.