Oily skin is the most sensitive and oh-so-easily aggravated among the skin types. One wrong move can spell disaster - the mortal enemy of social life - acne. The good news is, we can still have a shine-free face,
Oily skin is the most sensitive and oh-so-easily aggravated among
the skin types. One wrong move spells disaster - the mortal enemy of
social life - acne. The good thing is, we can still have a chance to
have a shine-free face, but only if we strictly take note of the Do’s
and Don’ts of having oily skin.
While it may be true that oily skin lessens the possibility of
acquiring lines and signs of aging early, it unfortunately compensates
for this boon by being more prone to acne, pimples and all types of
blemishes. This actually makes the lessened-acquiring-of-lines look
like Shrek beside Prince Charming.
The increased blemishes can
be blamed on over-activity of our sebaceous glands which produces more
oil in our face than necessary. Too much oil results to clogging of
pores with dirt which, combined with dead skin cells, are trapped
inside and tend to result in red and swelling red bumps on our skin.
Having oily skin means being careful in using beauty products, most especially the ones that we put in our face.
Here are some things that we need to keep in mind that will help take care of our skin:
• Do not use oil-based products because it will only add up to the oil
that is already in your face. Use water-based products instead.
• Wash your face frequently to prevent the build-up of oil on the skin
which, in turn, can eventually prevent acne. (More like killing two
birds in one stone, as they say.)
• Remove your make up before going to bed (of course!) to avoid clogging of pores by dirt, chemicals and oil.
• Most importantly, you have to be consistent with your treatment.
Mostly, people with are advised to use toners after cleansing.
Moisturizers should be light, water based and non-comedeogenic (won't
clog pores). Heavy creams and moisturizers used on oily skin simply
make the problem worse.
Aside from all these, there are homemade skin recipes that one can use to take care of your face.
You can give the following a try and see what works best for you.
• Facial Cleanser. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of
glycerin and a half cup of distilled water until smooth. Put it in a
jar and place the jar in a double-boiler pot. Let the water in the
outer pot boil and heat the mixture until it clears and thickens.
Remove it from the heat and let it cool for 30 minutes. You can use it
as a facial cleanser and is good for up to ten days.
• Green Tea Toner. All you need is a teabag of green tea and half a cup
of boiling water. Steep the teabag for 3 minutes in the hot water then
remove it. Once the water has cooled down, pour it in an empty toner
bottle and use a regular toner. You can also add four drops of tea tree
essential oil; tea tree oil not only helps moisturize the skin but also
is a good antiseptic for pimples.
Homemade recipes will not only save you a fortune, it will also remind
us that one need not spend too much to have great skin. All you need is
a little research, and some leftovers.
Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Certified Aromatherapist and natural health practitioner. Click now to visit NaturallyBeautiful.Me at http://www.naturallybeautiful.me/ - where you can find info on natural skincare treatments (including recipes!) to help battle the ravages of time, toxins and stress and address many common skincare problems.
