A fresh approach to oily skin…

                                      A fresh approach to oily skin…

Oily skin people have open pores and oily surface, with 

a tendency towards pimples, blackheads and a sallow appearance. This is due to over-production of sebum by oil glands. Unfortunately this skin type is most prone to acne. The good news is that this oiliness will make your skin stay younger-looking for longer- so there are some benefits!

Special care for oily skin:

Though you make want to take a drastic action when you face a fresh outbreak of pimples but remember, it’s very important not to treat oily skin too rigorously. Over enthusiastic cleansing treatments can actually encourage oil glands to produce more sebum and they will also leave surface layers of your skin dry and dehydrated.

Here are some of the ways to keep an oily skin fresh, flawless and disease free:

•  Even though your skin is prone to oiliness, the skin around your eyes is delicate, so don’t drag it when removing eye-makeup. Soak a cotton pad with a non-oily remover  and hold over your eyes for few seconds to dissolve the make-up, then lightly wipe it away from the eyelids and lashes.
•  Lather up with a gentle foaming facial wash. This is a better choice than ordinary soap, as it won’t strip away moisture from your skin, but will remove dirt and oil. Massage gently over damp skin with your fingertips, then rinse away the soapy suds with lots of warm water.

•  Soak a cotton ball with astringent and sweep it over your skin to refresh it. This shouldn’t irritate your skin, if it does, change to a gentler one. Continue until the cotton comes up clean.
•  Even oily skin needs moisturizer because it helps to seal water into the top layers to keep skin soft and supple. Don’t load the skin down with a heavy formulation. Instead, choose a light, watery fluid.
•  Allow the moisturizer to skin in for a few minutes, then press a clean tissue over your face to absorb the excess and to prevent a shiny complexion.

Acne:

This is a distressing condition usually occurs in adolescence. It also runs in families, it is thought to be trigered by a hormonal change which causes your skin to produce more sebum. It can be aggravated by stress, poor diet. Careful skin care helps keep acne under control. Avoid picking pimples, as this can lead to scarring. Try over-the-counter blemish treatments, as today’s formulations contain ingredients that are successful at treating this problem. Products containing tea tree oil can also be effective. If these aren’t successful, consult your doctor/dermatologist.

Stay tuned for more updates on dry, sensitive and combination skin. Be healthy. Keep glowing.

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