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Oily Skin
Oily Skin that looks oily, feels greasy to touch and is prone to blackheads and pimples is known as oily skin.It is imperative to keep oily skin clean and to control the excess secretion of oil.On the positive side, oily skin tends to age more gradually as compared to other skin types, as natural oil protects oily skin from fine lines and wrinkles.
- Heredity
- Hormone levels
- Pregnancy
- Birth control pills
- Cosmetics you use
- Humidity and hot weather
How to Care for Oily Skin
- Avoid using cleansers that tend to over dry skin. This paradoxically causes your skin to produce even more oil than usual.
- Use only noncomedogenic moisturizers and sunscreen products this means they're oil-free and won't clog pores.
- Keep in mind that oil glands are very sensitive'stimuli such as hormones, heat and fatty food can trigger them.
- Bath in tepid rather than steaming-hot water. Hot water can strip your skin of needed moisture, while cold water can shock your skin.
- Choose cosmetic and facial care products specifically designed for oily skin.
- Use a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you wish, and apply a clarifying mask one or two times a week.
- Avoid skin care products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. They cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink. This restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and breakouts.
- 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.
- Soak a cotton wool ball with a refreshing astringent lotion. Sweep it over your skin to refresh and cool it .Continue until the cotton wool comes up completely clean.
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