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 Elegance
and beauty of the woman are highlighted not only by the fashionable clothes she
wears but also by her beautiful skin. Beautiful and groomed appearance is the
primary asset of any woman. That oily shine that shows on the surface of the skin
of a particular type is a very unpleasant thing. To avoid this, women with oily
skin have to take proper care of their skin. Oily skin type is characterized by
the excessive production of oil by skin sebaceous glands.
In addition
to unsightly oily shine that appears in just a few hours after the cleansing and
application of moisturizing cream, women with oily skin type have enlarged
pores. Moreover, oily skin is prone to blackheads and other blemishes, though
it has at least one advantage - oil skin is less susceptible to aging than dry
skin.
Skin care routine
for oily skin is based on the regulation of production of skin oil by sebaceous
glands. The aim here is to make them produce only the amount of oil necessary
for the skin, and not more. Skin care regimen for oily skin type is not different
from the usual skin care routine, as it includes cleansing, toning and
moisturizing in the morning and in the evening, and application of nourishing and
pore tightening mask every two - three days. Many women erroneously believe
that oily skin does not require regular nourishment and moisturization. In
fact, oily skin needs daily moisturizing and regular nourishment.
Skin care
for oily skin: rule #1
Love your
skin as it is and choose proper products for delicate skin care. Some ladies, when
trying to remove excess oil from the skin, wipe it off with alcohol and other highly
aggressive products that have a degreasing effect and are rough on the skin. In
fact, the use of aggressive skin care products stimulates intense production of
oil by sebaceous gland. As a result, the oiliness of skin increases. It is a
vicious circle, which can be broken only by finding proper gentle care.
Skin care
for oily skin: rule #2
Skin care
should be regular. The sebaceous glands produce skin oil continuously, and there
is no skin care product that could prevent them from doing so, therefore the key
to perfect skin is regular cleansing and removal of excess oil. Taking proper
care of oily skin is not easy, as in addition to morning and evening cleansing it
requires at least one - two additional procedures during the day. We highly
recommend to buy cleansers specifically targeted for oily skin that can be
applied directly on the makeup, and powder formulated for oily skin. The latest
achievement in the cosmetic industry which is powder with unique molecules that
absorb excess oil can keep skin fresh and clean for 4-6 hours. It means that you
can apply this powder in the middle of the day, and your skin will remain
perfect until you remove it in the evening.
Skin care
for oily skin: rule #3
Your
physical appearance reflects your health condition, and if you have oily skin
you should consider changing your diet, with emphasis on protein-rich food, and
reduce consumption of carbohydrates and fats. Using less salt and spice in
cooking is also advisable. Your endocrine profile and hormonal changes as well
as stress and medication also affect skin condition and can contribute to
oiliness.
Women with oily
skin should carefully read the labels of skin care products to know their formula.
Ideally, they should use water-based products with herbals extracts. Usage of
alcohol- and oil-containing products, on the other hand, is not
recommended.
Home skin
care for oily skin can includes different procedures: steam baths, application
of home-made masks and scrubs, cold and hot packs and wiping. Medicinal herbs
and conventional food are well suitable for the preparation of home-made skin
care remedies.
You can
take steam baths for oily skin with parsley, marjoram and chamomile flowers.
After the steam procedures are over, it is recommended to apply a soothing mask
or home-made facial scrub. For instance, you can take (100 ml) kefir and oat
flakes (2 tablespoons), mix, and leave for about five minutes before the flakes
turn into porridge, and apply on the face for 10 - 15 minutes, then wash with warm
water.
A
commonplace cucumber is a perfect skin care product when finely grated and
applied on the skin. Also, you can moisten gauze swab with the cucumber juice
and wipe your face. You can freeze the juice of cucumber and later cleanse your
face with these frozen cucumber juice cubes.
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