Skin Types – Oily Skin.
Understanding Oily Skin.
Oily skin can definitely be the most challenging of all the skin types. The production of oil which is the result of the sebaceous glands located in the dermis or middle layer of skin is completely natural.
Natural oils help the skin stay moist and supple. However for some, the sebaceous glands produce too much oil, leading to the most dreaded of the skin types – oily skin.
How do I know I have oily skin?
Many teenagers suffer from oily skin because this is the time of their lives when hormone production is in full swing. However if you’ve passed your teen years, there are other ways to determine if you have oily skin.
Oily skin is fairly easy to detect and chances are if you have it you know. Let’s start by looking in the mirror. Do you see a sheen on your skin, especially in your ‘T-Zone?’
The T-Zone starts at the point between your eyes and extends vertically down along your nose all the way to your chin. The zone also runs horizontally across the top of your forehead.
You may or may not notice the sheen during the day, so be sure to check first thing in the morning. If there’s a sheen, chances are very good that you have oily skin. While looking in the mirror, take a look at your hair, if it’s oily, that’s another sign that you most likely have oily skin.
If you wear make-up, particularly foundation, and you notice it wears off or fades after a couple of hours, that’s another hint that you may suffer from oily skin.
If you’re frequently patting your face with powder or wiping an oily sheen from your face a few times a day, more than likely it’s probably because of oily skin.
Although stress, hormones and other factors can all cause outbreaks, the presence of blemishes is another good indication that you have oily skin.
Other areas of your body that may also be oily are:
- The back.
- The neck.
- The chest.
- The shoulders.
- The arms.
How to care for oily skin?
If you are one of the millions that suffer from oily skin, like so many oily skin sufferers, you may think the best way to combat it is to strip away those pore-clogging, sheen-producing oils.
Don’t!
The oil may cause trouble for many complexions; however oils produced by the sebaceous glands are vital because they act as the skin’s natural moisturizer. Rather than completely removing the oil from oily skin, which is sometimes sensitive, you need to keep it under control.
The sebaceous glands may instinctively want to replenish the lost oils removed by harsh soaps and produce more oil to make up for it.
The skin must be kept so that pores openings remain clear or dead cells, dirt and other bacteria will clog pores and cause pimples. Skin is delicate so always use a gentle cleanser and warm, never hot water.
To help remove any pore clogging material, it is a good idea to exfoliate weekly with a non-abrasive product. It’s also a good idea to use a toner after just be sure to read the ingredients and make sure it does not contain alcohol.
More help for Oily Skin
- Use moisturizing products in moderation and according to directions.
- Be sure all cosmetics and sun protection you use are oil-free.
- Look for skin care products with the words ‘non-comedogenic’ or ‘non-acnegenic’ on the labels.
- You should also remember to keep your hands away from your face, especially when they are dirty.
- You should never pick with any pimples that may breakout on your face, this will most likely cause scaring.
Oily skin can be tough to treat for millions of people. If you fill that you have done everything you can and your oily skin is causing other issues such as acne. You may need to see seek professional help and see a dermatologist.
~To your health and well being.
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