Oily Skin

Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look.

Causes of Oily Skin

• Heredity
• Diet
• Hormone levels
• Pregnancy
• Birth control pills
• Cosmetics you use
• Humidity and hot weather

Because of the hormonal shifts of adolescence, oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age. The flow of sebum or oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. During pregnancy and menopause, hormonal imbalances can also upset the oil balance and increase the activity of sebaceous glands. The excess oil results from the sebaceous glands in the skin producing excess sebum. Those who have this condition usually have shiny skin and large pores.

Oily skin can be caused by genetics, dietary choices, too much stress or hormone changes in the body due to puberty. Women also are more prone to oily skin during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause and while taking birth control pills.

Many people have skin that is oily only in certain areas and dry or normal in others, a condition known as combination skin.

Effects Of Oily Skin

• Oily skin feels very greasy.
• Likely to bring blackheads and skin shine.
• Acne is another result of greasy skin.
• Large visible pores.
• Skin texture is often very thick.
• It is prone to pimples
• Dark skin due to excess oil.
• More prone to moist eczema.
• Fungal infections are common.

Tips for Oily Skin:

·        Select suitable cleansers, cosmetic and facial care products. Avoid heavy cleansing creams.

·        Applying clay on the skin can produce effective result. Those have no sensitive skin can use white clays and sometimes even rose-colored clays.

·        If your oily skin is scaly then exfoliate your skin by deep-cleaning followed by a light coating of moisturizer.

·        Use plenty of hot water and soap to rinse your oily skin and to prevent the pores from being clogged

·        Don’t use skincare products that dehydrate your skin and cause its upper layers to shrink.

·        Always prefer oil- free moisturizers to maintain shine- free complexion.

·        Ensure to apply antiseptic cream at regular intervals followed by application of suitable mask once or twice a week.

·        Take adequate rest because cellular repair activity of the skin is at its optimum during this resting phase . This is one of the effective tips for oily skin.

·        Do regular exercise as it also boosts circulation and encourages blood flow.

·        Drink more water, get enough sleep.