How to care for Oily Skin - Causes, Makeup and Skin Tips

Oily skin is an offshoot of hormonal imbalanceswater and soap to prevent the pores from being
and increased activity of the sebaceous glands.clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin
Teenagers are often plagued with this sort ofof oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a
problem and heat and humidity can exacerbate it.reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where
As a consequence of excess oil being produced,the oil glands work overtime to compensate for
the skin actually shines and the pores enlarge. Oilythe loss of natural oils. Avoid skincare products
skin care is a little more strenuous than care forthat leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated.
normal skin. Oily skin tends to shiny with enlargedThey cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink.
pores, and is prone to blackheads and blemishes.This restricts oil flow through the pores leading to
You might experience some tightness. Avoid usingblockages and breakouts. To cleanse oily skin, use
cleansers that tend to over dry skin. Thisoil-based products as they dissolve sebum
paradoxically causes your skin to produce eveneffectively. Opt for oil-free moisturizers to
more oil than usual.maintain a shine-free complexion. Diet for Oily Skin
Causes Of Oily Skin • HeredityEat foods that are high in B vitamins. A slight
• Diet • Hormone levelsB-vitamin deficiency can cause oily skin, so eat a
• Pregnancy • Birth control pillsdiet rich in whole grains, legumes, nuts, and organ
• Cosmetics you use • Humiditymeats. Or you can take one to two tablespoons
and hot weatherof brewer's yeast a day, which is also good for
Makeup for Oily Skinyour immune system and eczema. Go vegetarian.
Your best bet is to try a mattifying foundationFor those Who are suffering from oily skin should
that sops up oil throughout the day. We loveconsume fewer fats. You can do this by simply
Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse, which is aupping the veggies and grains and cutting meat
super-light formula that comes in a very widefrom your diet two or three days a week. Have
shade range, from fair to dark. But another goodtwo vegetables with a meal (salad and broccoli, or
thing to keep in mind is that you need to preventsquash and asparagus) and instead of making a
oiliness before you put on your foundation, too.pasta-dish with ground hamburger, try making it
To do this, use a gentle cleanser morning andwith black beans. These are easy ways to cut
night, such as Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash,down the amount of fat you consume to keep
and something that contains alpha oryour skin from overproducing oil. Diet for skin.
beta-hydroxy acid at night to clean out yourDrink lots of water
pores (we like Neutrogena Clear Pore Treatment).Two liters of water a day should be drunk this
But beware, using AHAs and BHAs will make yourhelps keep the skin hydrated and flush away
skin sensitive, so avoid eyebrow or facial waxingtoxins from the body
and be sure to wear a sunblock with an SPF ofEat vegetables & Fruit
20 to 30, preferably with titanium oxide or zincEat 2 - 3 portions of vegetables for lots of
oxide daily (apply after cleansing, before puttingnutrients for the skin,
on makeup). During the day, if your skin still getsThe best ones are below, but really any
oily, use blotting paper to soak up grease withoutvegetable or fruit is good and in terms of
removing your makeup. Our favorite? Clean andvegetables try and eat them raw if you can.
Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets. You can use anSweet potatoes tomatoes and spinach. Read
antiseptic day cream after applying the makeupabout Penis Enlargement Exercises and Premature
to oily skin. Skin Care for Oily SkinEjaculation Cure.
Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot