Everything you need to know about Oily Skin Type

Oily skin can be a “nightmare” for somebody due to its effects on your skin and your beauty. So, what is right for oily skin? How to prevent it? Is it complicated to do?

As we know, the body produces oils to keep the skin healthy, but there can be too much of a good thing. Excess oil can lead to blemishes and acne flare-ups. Although oily skin caused by genetics or hormones is tough to be prevented, we still can control it by avoiding unhealthy food. You also can use cosmetic to cover effects of oil. However, it just makes your condition worse. Understanding that, we have some suggestions for you who are suffering from oily skin every day. They include home remedies and methods to help you control the oil.

Wash your face

One of the most common ways to prevent oils is to wash your face daily, sometimes can be twice per day. However, it is not merely washing your face. Make sure you find right cleanser for your skin. It may sound unreasonable, but oil cleansers were made for oily skin types. Dermatologists agree that you should cleanse your face twice – in the morning and at night- to manage the oils. Be sure to use gentle; pH balanced cleansers rather than natural soap. Remember when washing your face, using warm water instead of hot or cold water so that it goes straight to the source – the oils in your pores.

Toners

Dermatologists are wondering whether using toners is legal or not. Because they tend to irritate your skin and make your skin produce more oil. It is recommended that toners should be applied on only oily areas such as forehead, nose, and chin. Instead of reaching toners every day, use it once or twice per week at most. When using toners, place a few drops on a clean, natural cotton pad and wipe it gently over the affected area.

Hydrate

While it seems illogical, oils and moisture are two different things. Moisturizing is essential to keep your skin’s barrier irritants. This critical outer layer takes responsibility for blocking out external irritants such as UV rays. Someone worries that moisturizing can make their faces even shinier, but that is a bad idea. To avoid oily shine, choose a light, oil-free moisturizer. Vary the amount you apply depending on whether the area tends to be dry or oily.

Blotting papers

These thin, small papers will not prevent your sebaceous glands from going into overdrive, but to let you blot excess oil from your face to help minimize shiny, greasy skin. Apply it on too oily areas such as forehead, nose or chin. Don’t rub your skin with the sheet of blotting paper. Instead, just press it against the fatty area for long enough to absorb oil, from fifteen to twenty seconds. Some blotting papers are slightly powered, which more than reduces shine. This treatment should be paired with a cleansing regime for the best result.

Use a clay mask

Masks help drag out dirt and oils and also keep your pores clean. Besides, these products can keep your skin dry but do not overuse them. Doing this once a week seems to be reasonable.

Egg white and lemon

Egg whites and limes are always traditional home remedies. People know their usages. Both ingredients are believed to tighten your pores. The acid in lemons and other citrus fruits is thought to absorb oils. However, this is not a good choice for people who are egg allergies. To make a pure egg white and lemons mask, you should

Mix one egg white with one teaspoon lemon juice.
Use a facial brush to apply this mixture onto your face. Leave it dry.
Wash with warm water, and pat dry.

Aloe vera

It is known that aloe vera is good for easing burns and other skin conditions, of course, it treats oily skin and acne. Aloe vera is also known to cause an allergic reaction on sensitive skin. Moreover, it also plays an important role in preventing ringworm. If you haven’t used aloe vera before, test a small amount on your forearm. Leave for 24 to 48 hours to see whether It is safe to use or not. If not, here are some preparations:

Cut an aloe leaf in half, press out the gel.
Apply the gel on over your face.
Let the gel dry. After it dries, wash it off with cold water.
You can repeat it two or three times per day.

Choose your makeup wisely

Women, nowadays, wear makeup every day, but you have to know that whether it is right for your skin or not. For oily skin, you should avoid using pore-clogging foundations which feel heavy. And if you are only looking for a little you want to cover up, choose powder instead of foundations.

Rules that oily skin should follow

– Do not treat oil as your enemy

Oily skin people tend to wash their face more than others. That is not right! Oils also play an essential role in protecting your skin. Moreover, over-using cleansers mean you are pouring a chemical on your face. You can use products that control your oils not ease it completely.

– Go for a shine-free foundation. A matte foundation helps to absorb your oil

After all, above are some recommendations for your oily skin. Note that some remedies are not well-researched though users claim they work. It depends on many things such as your specific situation to decide whether you’re successful or not. If any remedy worsens symptoms, stop using it.

Hopefully, this article will help you in choosing the right cosmetic products and skincare method for your oily skin type. Should you have any doubts about methods or things that you are unclear about, do not hesitate to comment below and let us know. Have you tries these natural remedies before? If yes, how were the results? Comment below to let us know.

Reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2904249/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4025519/

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