Oily Skin Care
Oily skin is caused by the hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands. As a consequence of excess oil being produced, the skin shines and the pores enlarge. Thus the skin appears rough and coarse. Follow a few simple steps to have drier, cleaner-feeling skin glowing with radiance!
- Wash your face in the morning and before bed, and up to once or twice additionally if necessary. Be careful not to over-wash your face, as too much cleansing may cause excessive dryness and flaking. Remember that antibacterial cleansing lotions or medicated soaps are much better than harsh soaps.
- A mixture of lime and cucumber juice with a few drops of eau de cologne is known to work wonders. It keeps the oil at bay and also prevents acne. In fact a little cucumber juice only on the oily areas prevents make up from becoming patchy. Just ensure that the cucumber juice dries well before you apply make up.
- The use of a light antiseptic day and night cream can keep the oil at bay.
- There are certain essential oils and herbs, which are good for oily skin. Lavender, lemon, and sage oil and the popular aloe Vera herb nourish the skin. Lemon grass, liquorice roots and rosebuds are excellent face saunas and are inexpensive options for oily skin care.
- A mixture of apple juice and limejuice applied for 15 minutes and washed with cold-water acts as another good astringent. The everyday cucumber and tomato mashed and applied to the face is very good for the care of oily skin.
- Another simple thing is washing the face with buttermilk before exposure to the sun. Apply it allover the face and neck, wait for about 10 minutes and wash with warm water.
- Always remember, any application should be left on for at least 10 minutes before being washed.
To further tend to your complexion, complete the following steps:
- Drink lots of fluids - especially water.
- A diet rich in protein and low in sugar and salt is highly recommended. Leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, lots of water, regular exercise and adequate sleep help promote an oily free skin.
- Avoid fatty foods, chocolates, junk food and soft drinks. Avoid oil in salad dressing. Use limejuice instead.
- Ensure that you get enough vitamin B2 or B5.
- Maintain a regular facial cleansing routine.
- Stick with oil-free makeup products.
- Exercise as often as you can, and avoid wearing makeup while doing so.
- As tough as it may be, try not to touch your skin unnecessarily.
- Change your pillowcase more often to prevent residue from clogging your pores overnight.
- Exfoliate with a facial scrub product a minimum of once a week.
- Apply a facial mud masque at least once a week to zap the oil from your skin.
- Use cosmetics wisely, do not clog facial pores.
Do all this and you win the oily skin care battle.