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Treating Oily Skin with the Proper Face Care, Makeup and Therapy
Most people experience oily skin when they hit puberty and hormones begin to rampage across the bodily systems. Causes of oily skin have also been attributed to diet, stress and environmental issues, but the main reason for oily skin is the increased production of skin oils, or sebum, usually associated with hormonal changes. Remedies for oily skin range from washing practices to herbal skincare products made for the oily complexion.
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Oily Skin and Acne Breakouts
Oily skin doesn't necessarily cause acne, but it
can be a contributor to breakouts if the skin
isn't kept clean enough. Acne occurs when pores
are invaded by dirt and oil, get clogged and breed
bacteria. The bacteria in the pore causes swelling
and the typical pimple is filled with pus, which
is the body's attempt to fight infection using
white blood cells. Keeping your skin clean and
pores unclogged is one important way to prevent
acne breakouts. And it all starts with the way you
wash your face.
Skin Care and Makeup for Oily Complexions
Some people think that removing oil from the face
is like washing it from dishes: they use the
harshest soap and the hottest water to get their
skin "squeaky clean". They never moisturize, and
may even wipe their skin with alcohol to dry it
out. The bad news is that if you treat your oily
skin with harshness, it will redouble its efforts
to protect itself—it will actually start to
produce more oil to cope with what it feels are
harsh environmental conditions! Wash your face,
but use a gentle soap and lukewarm water, and
don't rub or scrub. Treat your skin with love and
compassion, and it will respond positively. Use an
oil-free moisturizer to keep your skin protected,
and protect it further by using a moisturizer that
contains sunscreen. Keep the shine blotted down by
using powdered mineral makeup, which is guaranteed
to give you a matte finish without clogging pores.
At the end of the day, remove your makeup with a
gentle, alcohol-free toner, wash your face gently,
and reapply moisturizer before bed.
Natural Beauty Product Suggestions for Oilier
Skin
Oil free moisturizers usually contain glycerin and
water, and some of the best products also contain
tea extracts and oatmeal. Oatmeal has long been
recognized as a soothing skin care product, and
when used as a mask can brighten your skin without
drying it out too much. Companies like Aveeno are
making oatmeal based moisturizers and makeup that
work wonderfully to care for the skin. Beauty tips
columns always contain the oatmeal facial mask as
a remedy for oily skin. Just puree oatmeal with a
little water, wipe on the skin, allow to dry most
but not all they way, and rinse off.
Luckily, caring for your oily skin has never been
easier, since a tremendous range of products
ensures that there's something for everyone.
Treating oily skin is done at two levels;
prevention and blemish control. Gentle treatment,
the right oil-control makeup and proper nutrition
can help prevent oily skin. Blemishes can be
treated with tea tree oil or one of the natural
remedies including green or white tea extract
(powerful antioxidants) and skin calming oils such
as lavender or chamomile.
Does diet and nutrition contribute to skin
oils?
Some people think that chocolate or fatty foods
can cause oily skin, and if you are allergic to a
particular food, it may show up in the way your
skin behaves. Chocolate has not been shown to
increase skin oil or breakouts; in fact, dark
chocolate contains antioxidants that are good for
your brain and your body. But junk food like
chips, high fat, high salt burgers and other fried
foods may impact your skin as they do your entire
body. If you're a junk food junkie and have oily
skin or breakouts, take a month off from your
favorite foods to see if your skin condition
improves.
Antiaging therapy in the form of creams or lotions
containing plant or milk acids often dry users'
skins as the acids remove the top layer of skin
cells from the complexion. Check out moisturizers
containing alpha lipoic acid, which may decrease
the oil in your skin after a short time of use.
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