Tired of having a shiny oily face, especially in the summer time? A shiny face is nice if you think about it but not really if it’s caused by excess oil. There are some skin care tips you can take to alleviate the problem.
When Will the Teen Years End
A lot of us thought when we grew out of our teen years, the oily skin would go away. However, like the acne it hasn’t gone away for all of us. It also seems like acne would be linked with an oily face. Recently, we find out that those with oily skin are just more prone to have acne than those of other skin types.
Oily Skin is Hormonal and Genetic
Oily skin is a not a skin disease but rather a hormone issue, a heredity one at that. If one of your parents had oily skin, you too are likely to have oily skin.
“Oil production is stimulated by hormone production-so anything that causes hormones to fluctuate can cause skin to become more oily,” stated dermatologist Doris J Day M.D.
Anything that causes emotional or physical stress can throw your hormones into an upheaval. Before you start to panic or worry and think all is lost, relax there is great news and a bright light at the end of the tunnel. There are steps you can take get this under control.
Steps to a Healthier Cleaner Face
If you have an oily face, all hope is not lost. Follow these simple steps to see improvement in under a week.
* There are cleansers that are soap free and that are made especially for oily skin. Use those.
* Avoid soaps that suds up and are creamy. They leave an oily mess behind.
* Use an astringent to cleanse the excess oils from your face. Dab a cotton ball in the astringent and apply to oily areas in a circular motion.
* Use a clay masque two times a week.
* Drink plenty of water every day, 10 to 12 glasses.
* Also, you want to avoid oil based make-ups. Use powder based products or products with acne medication instead.
* Remove all makeup before heading to bed.
* Change your pillowcase nightly. Oils from your face build up on the pillow and can cause breakouts later.
Remember stress is a big player when it comes to oily skin. Therefore, stay relaxed. This is also a good excuse to get a massage! Anything you can do to help relaxed will help.
