Oily Skin Care Help.
It is imperative to first understand the cause behind oily skin. Put simply, oily skin is a result of excessive production of sebum, an oily substance that is naturally produced by skin. As is known to everyone, excess of everything is bad; so excessive sebum is a bad thing too. Sebum leads to clogging of skin pores, resulting in accumulation of dead cells, hence the formation of acne/pimples. Oily skin feels gross & spoils your looks too. So, ‘oily skin care’ is as important as the skin care for other types of skin.
The basic aim of oily skin care is the removal of excessive sebum or oil from the skin. However, oily skin care procedures should not lead to complete removal of oil. To start clearing up your oily skin start with the use of a cleanser. However, not all cleansers will work. You need a cleanser which contains salicylic acid i.e. a beta-hydroxy acid that reduces the rate of sebum production. Cleansing should be done twice a day (and even more in hot and humid conditions).
Most of the oily skincare products are oil-free. However, it is always good to check the ingredients of the product, before you actually buy it. This is especially important if a product is marked as suitable for all skin types, instead of ‘oily skin care product’. “Oily skin care” is also dependent on the degree of oiliness, if you aren’t too oily, some of mild oily skin care products might be suitable, or all types of oily skin care products might work well for you. For extremely oily skin, only pharmaceutical oily skin care products are suitable. Your oily skin care routine can include an alcohol based toner (for an extremely oily skin). This can be the second step in your oily skin care routine…
example: just after cleansing. However, excessive toning can harm your skin.
The next step in your oily skin care routine can be a mild moisturizer. Again, the degree of oiliness of your skin will determine whether you need to include this in your oily skin care routine. If you do decide to include a moisturizer, be sure to use one that is oil-free, wax-free and lipid-free. You could also use a clay mask (say once a week) as an oily skin care measure.
As far as the oily skin care products go, you might need to try out a few before you arrive at the one that is really suitable for your skin. In case these measures don’t give you the desired result, consult a good dermatologist for advice. He could prescribe stronger oily skin care products like vitamin A creams, retinoids, sulfur creams etc , which can help clear up your of oily skin problems.