Overly oily skin is a problem that is often handed down through generations within a family. Changes in hormone levels that occur during the teen years can cause skin to trigger outbreaks of acne also become oily. But it's a problem for every body.
But oily skin keeps the skin looking younger. People with oily skin tend to wrinkle less than people with normal or dry skin.
Here home remedies for moderating oily skin:
Wash Your Face
Generally, oily skin can be treated at home. Very important to keep the skin clean by washing it every day. Some doctors recommend to use detergent-type soap, or adding two of dishwashing detergent as a solvent for the oil.
But, other dermatologists recommending instead daily cleansing with a glycerin soap. If a detergent soap too irritating for your skin, use the glycerin variety, generally available in the skin-care aisle.
Absorb Extra Oil
Aloe vera. Apply aloe vera gel to your face to clear out pores and absorb oil.
Dab the gel onto your face three times a day, let it dry. The gel will feel refreshing if it's cool, that's mean keep it in the refrigerator.
Wipe with astringents. Wiping the oily parts of the face with rubbing alcohol or a combination of alcohol and acetone can help degrease your skin just as well as more expensive, perfumey astringents. Many drugstores even sell premoistened, individually wrapped alcohol wipes that you can keep in your purse for quick touchups throughout the day.
Carry tissues. Even if you don't have an astringent with you, paper facial tissues can help soak up excess oils in a pinch. You can also purchase special oil-absorbing tissues at the cosmetics counter that are very effective in removing excess oil between cleansings.
Chill out with cold water rinses. If you don't want to apply chemicals to your skin, simply splashing your face with cold water and blotting it dry a couple of times a day can help remove some excess oil.
Ban Moisturizers
Applying a sunscreen to the face before going outdoors in daylight is still a very good idea, however; check labels for products that are designed for oily skin or that are noncomedogenic.
Avoid Oils
Don't touch. Keep your hair and hands off your face during the day. Hands deliver excess oil and dirt.
Use water-based cosmetics. Learn to live without makeup or at least without foundation, since it will simply add to and trap the oil against your skin and set the stage for blemishes. If you feel you must use makeup, choose water-based products over oil-based types, and opt for spot concealers rather than coating your entire face. In general, stick with powder or gel blushers, and avoid cream foundations.
Make a Scrub or Masque
Almond honey scrub: Mix a small amount of almond meal (ground almonds) with honey. Then gently massage (don't scrub) the paste onto your skin with a hot washcloth. Rinse thoroughly. You can also make a scrub from oatmeal mixed with aloe vera. Rub gently onto the skin, leave on for 15 minutes, then wash off thoroughly. If you suffer from acne on your face skip the scrub, since it can aggravate your already-irritated skin.
Masques applied to the face can also reduce oiliness. Clay masques are available or mix Fuller's Earth with a little water to make a paste. Apply to the face and leave on for about 20 minutes before thoroughly rinsing off.
Exfoliate
In a mild way, be abrasive ! Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda into the mixture. Rub gently onto oily areas such as the nose and chin. This gentle abrasive works well in getting rid of blackheads as well as oil. Rinse with cool water.
Another choice is with white or apple cider vinegar. Apply using a cotton ball before bedtime. Leave it for ten minutes then rinse with cool water. You will need to use this remedy for 3 weeks to see improvements. If your skin is super-sensitive, dilute the vinegar with four parts water. For a summertime treat, chill the vinegar or freeze it into ice cubes and apply as a cooling facial.
Use Cornstarch and Salt
Cornstarch. Cornstarch dries up oily patches. Mix 1 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch with enough warm water to make a paste. Rub on your face, let dry, and then shower or rinse off with lukewarm water in the sink. Try this once a day for best results.
Salt. This gift from the sea is nature's best desiccant. Place tepid water into a small spray bottle and add 1 teaspoon salt. Close your eyes, and pretend you're at the seashore. Then squirt some of this salt spray on your face once during the day. Blot dry.
Make an Apple Facial
If you're willing to do some creative cooking, your effort will be rewarded with this homemade, oil-ridding facial. Mix 1/2 cup mashed apple, 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 slightly beaten egg white, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a smooth paste. Apply to your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Try Egg Yok
A fast fix for removing oil shine requires one of the simplest foods: the egg. An egg yolk mask dries out the skin. Apply the egg yolk with a cotton ball to oily spots. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Refresh Skin With Fruit
Citrus fruits and some vegetables not only refresh the skin but also help reduce oils. Mix equal parts lemon juice and water, pat on face, and let dry. Rinse first with warm water followed by cool water for a refreshing treat. You can also try mixing 1/2 teaspoon lime juice with an equal amount of cucumber juice. Apply to skin a few minutes before showering.
Information on this articles is solely for informational purposes. It's not Medical advice.
But oily skin keeps the skin looking younger. People with oily skin tend to wrinkle less than people with normal or dry skin.
Here home remedies for moderating oily skin:
Generally, oily skin can be treated at home. Very important to keep the skin clean by washing it every day. Some doctors recommend to use detergent-type soap, or adding two of dishwashing detergent as a solvent for the oil.
But, other dermatologists recommending instead daily cleansing with a glycerin soap. If a detergent soap too irritating for your skin, use the glycerin variety, generally available in the skin-care aisle.
Absorb Extra Oil
Aloe vera. Apply aloe vera gel to your face to clear out pores and absorb oil.
Dab the gel onto your face three times a day, let it dry. The gel will feel refreshing if it's cool, that's mean keep it in the refrigerator.
Wipe with astringents. Wiping the oily parts of the face with rubbing alcohol or a combination of alcohol and acetone can help degrease your skin just as well as more expensive, perfumey astringents. Many drugstores even sell premoistened, individually wrapped alcohol wipes that you can keep in your purse for quick touchups throughout the day.
Carry tissues. Even if you don't have an astringent with you, paper facial tissues can help soak up excess oils in a pinch. You can also purchase special oil-absorbing tissues at the cosmetics counter that are very effective in removing excess oil between cleansings.
Chill out with cold water rinses. If you don't want to apply chemicals to your skin, simply splashing your face with cold water and blotting it dry a couple of times a day can help remove some excess oil.
Applying a sunscreen to the face before going outdoors in daylight is still a very good idea, however; check labels for products that are designed for oily skin or that are noncomedogenic.
Avoid Oils
Don't touch. Keep your hair and hands off your face during the day. Hands deliver excess oil and dirt.
Use water-based cosmetics. Learn to live without makeup or at least without foundation, since it will simply add to and trap the oil against your skin and set the stage for blemishes. If you feel you must use makeup, choose water-based products over oil-based types, and opt for spot concealers rather than coating your entire face. In general, stick with powder or gel blushers, and avoid cream foundations.
Make a Scrub or Masque
Almond honey scrub: Mix a small amount of almond meal (ground almonds) with honey. Then gently massage (don't scrub) the paste onto your skin with a hot washcloth. Rinse thoroughly. You can also make a scrub from oatmeal mixed with aloe vera. Rub gently onto the skin, leave on for 15 minutes, then wash off thoroughly. If you suffer from acne on your face skip the scrub, since it can aggravate your already-irritated skin.
Masques applied to the face can also reduce oiliness. Clay masques are available or mix Fuller's Earth with a little water to make a paste. Apply to the face and leave on for about 20 minutes before thoroughly rinsing off.
Exfoliate
In a mild way, be abrasive ! Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda into the mixture. Rub gently onto oily areas such as the nose and chin. This gentle abrasive works well in getting rid of blackheads as well as oil. Rinse with cool water.
Another choice is with white or apple cider vinegar. Apply using a cotton ball before bedtime. Leave it for ten minutes then rinse with cool water. You will need to use this remedy for 3 weeks to see improvements. If your skin is super-sensitive, dilute the vinegar with four parts water. For a summertime treat, chill the vinegar or freeze it into ice cubes and apply as a cooling facial.
Use Cornstarch and Salt
Cornstarch. Cornstarch dries up oily patches. Mix 1 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch with enough warm water to make a paste. Rub on your face, let dry, and then shower or rinse off with lukewarm water in the sink. Try this once a day for best results.
Salt. This gift from the sea is nature's best desiccant. Place tepid water into a small spray bottle and add 1 teaspoon salt. Close your eyes, and pretend you're at the seashore. Then squirt some of this salt spray on your face once during the day. Blot dry.
If you're willing to do some creative cooking, your effort will be rewarded with this homemade, oil-ridding facial. Mix 1/2 cup mashed apple, 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 slightly beaten egg white, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a smooth paste. Apply to your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Try Egg Yok
A fast fix for removing oil shine requires one of the simplest foods: the egg. An egg yolk mask dries out the skin. Apply the egg yolk with a cotton ball to oily spots. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Refresh Skin With Fruit
Citrus fruits and some vegetables not only refresh the skin but also help reduce oils. Mix equal parts lemon juice and water, pat on face, and let dry. Rinse first with warm water followed by cool water for a refreshing treat. You can also try mixing 1/2 teaspoon lime juice with an equal amount of cucumber juice. Apply to skin a few minutes before showering.
Information on this articles is solely for informational purposes. It's not Medical advice.
sources: health.howstuffworks.com
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