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Treating Oily Skin with the Proper Face Care, Makeup and Therapy
Most people experience oily skin when they hit puberty and
hormones begin to rampage across the bodily systems. Causes
of oily skin have also been attributed to diet, stress and
environmental issues, but the main reason for oily skin is the
increased production of skin oils, or sebum, usually associated
with hormonal changes. Remedies for oily skin range from
washing practices to herbal skincare products made for the oily
complexion.
Oily Skin and Acne Breakouts
Oily skin doesn't necessarily cause acne, but it can be a
contributor to breakouts if the skin isn't kept clean enough.
Acne occurs when pores are invaded by dirt and oil, get clogged
and breed bacteria. The bacteria in the pore causes swelling
and the typical pimple is filled with pus, which is the body's
attempt to fight infection using white blood cells. Keeping
your skin clean and pores unclogged is one important way to
prevent acne breakouts. And it all starts with the way you wash
your face.
Skin Care and Makeup for Oily Complexions
Some people think that removing oil from the face is like
washing it from dishes: they use the harshest soap and the
hottest water to get their skin "squeaky clean". They never
moisturize, and may even wipe their skin with alcohol to dry
it out. The bad news is that if you treat your oily skin with
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will actually start to produce more oil to cope with what it
feels are harsh environmental conditions! Wash your face, but
use a gentle soap and lukewarm water, and don't rub or scrub.
Treat your skin with love and compassion, and it will respond
positively. Use an oil-free moisturizer to keep your skin
protected, and protect it further by using a moisturizer that
contains sunscreen. Keep the shine blotted down by using
powdered mineral makeup, which is guaranteed to give you a
matte finish without clogging pores. At the end of the day,
remove your makeup with a gentle, alcohol-free toner, wash
your face gently, and reapply moisturizer before bed.
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Natural Beauty Product Suggestions for Oilier Skin
Oil free moisturizers usually contain glycerin and water, and
some of the best products also contain tea extracts and oatmeal.
Oatmeal has long been recognized as a soothing skin care product,
and when used as a mask can brighten your skin without drying it
out too much. Companies like Aveeno are making oatmeal based
moisturizers and makeup that work wonderfully to care for the
skin. Beauty tips columns always contain the oatmeal facial mask
as a remedy for oily skin. Just puree oatmeal with a little water,
wipe on the skin, allow to dry most but not all they way, and
rinse off.
Luckily, caring for your oily skin has never been easier, since
a tremendous range of products ensures that there's something for
everyone. Treating oily skin is done at two levels; prevention
and blemish control. Gentle treatment, the right oil-control
makeup and proper nutrition can help prevent oily skin. Blemishes
can be treated with tea tree oil or one of the natural remedies
including green or white tea extract (powerful antioxidants) and
skin calming oils such as lavender or chamomile.
Does diet and nutrition contribute to skin oils?
Some people think that chocolate or fatty foods can cause oily
skin, and if you are allergic to a particular food, it may show
up in the way your skin behaves. Chocolate has not been shown to
increase skin oil or breakouts; in fact, dark chocolate contains
antioxidants that are good for your brain and your body. But junk
food like chips, high fat, high salt burgers and other fried
foods may impact your skin as they do your entire body. If
you're a junk food junkie and have oily skin or breakouts, take
a month off from your favorite foods to see if your skin
condition improves.
Antiaging therapy in the form of creams or lotions containing
plant or milk acids often dry users' skins as the acids remove
the top layer of skin cells from the complexion. Check out
moisturizers containing alpha lipoic acid, which may decrease
the oil in your skin after a short time of use.
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