Oily-SkinOily SkinOily-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 pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look. Oily-Skin has: Large visible pores Frequent acne (black heads and white heads) Visible shine, especially mid-day Frequent acne on other areas such as your back and chest The good news for this skin type is that it is generally slower to show fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration, in other words this type of skin ages slower than the other skin types. Because of the hormonal shifts of adolescence, oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age. The flow of sebum or oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. During pregnancy and menopause, hormonal imbalances can also upset the oil balance and increase the activity of sebaceous glands. Care for Oily-Skin Toning Lotion is a must to tighten the pores, this keeps dirt out and allows your face to regain its velvet smoothness. Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Keep your skin very clean. Limit washing your face to two or three times a day. Too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil. If your skin is extremely oily, three or four daily cleansings may be in order and little or no moisturizing necessary before you are 30 years old. There are many products available for you to make your skin care regime as easy as possible. Here is a list of skin care products that you should invest in, and soon you'll find that your oily skin isn't so bad after all. Oil Blotting Sheets. These handy sheets are used to blot away excess oil whenever you need it. These will make your skin look and feel less shiny, and you just toss them after use. A gel-based cleanser will help absorb oil and leave your face matte A light moisturizer with SPF sun protection. Find one that specifically says "For Oily Skin".
How to exfoliate the skin of your body Moisten your face with water before exfoliating. Use a loofah, exfoliating gloves or a synthetic scrubbing sponge designed for the face. Apply an exfoliating cleanser specially designed for faces to the loofah or sponge. Some exfoliating cleansers contain up to 25 percent pumice, and these should never be used on the face. Rub your face with the loofah or sponge using circular motions. Avoid scrubbing under the eyes, because the skin there is thin and easily damaged. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Apply a moisturizer containing alpha or beta hydroxy acids. These acids will continue the exfoliating process, because acids cause additional dead skin cells to slough off. Your skin may tingle after using alpha or beta hydroxy acids. This is normal and should go away after 15 minutes. For your face you can try an exfoliating mask. Make one by mashing up a papaya and smearing it on your face. The enzymes help exfoliate the skin. Rinse off thoroughly after 15 minutes. Essential Oils For Oily-Skin: Bergamot Cedarwood Cypress Frankincense Geranium Juniper Lavender Lemon Sage Herbs for Oily-Skin Aloe vera has excellent healing properties. Apply aloe vera gel topically, as needed. Burdock root, chamomile, horsetail, oat straw, and thyme nourish the skin. Lavender is very good for oily skin. Mist your skin with lavender water several times daily. Witch hazel applied to the skin is excellent for absorbing oil.
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