How to care for your oily skin

For you to have an oily skin, this means that your sebaceous glands responsible for sebum production overly produces sebum more than normal. Sebum is a waxy matter that protect and lubricates the skin and hair of mammals.In humans, sebum is found in great abundance around the face and scalp region even though they are distributed all over except for the palms and soles. Sometimes, having an oily skin can be frustrating and annoying and you can feel as though you're forever fighting a losing battle.Excessive oily skin is often hereditary , meaning it is often handed down through generations within a family.In addition, to hereditary, other factors like stress,and changes in hormone are contributing factors.Take for example, Pregnant women and those taking oral contraceptives are more likely to have problems with oily skin, but sometimes pregnancy is said to improve acne in some people. Changes in hormone levels during puberty and early 20s in girls, can cause the skin to become oily and can trigger outbreaks of acne because girls tend to have an increase in male sex hormones; androgens which is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands, this increase in turn causes the glands to get larger and make more sebum. Many women notice that their skin feels oilier around their menstrual cycle and during menopause; This is due to the fluctuating levels of androgen. The good news about oily skin is that it keeps the skin looking younger. Over time, people with oily skin tend to have less wrinkle appearance as opposed to people with dry or normal skin. How can a person manage oily skin so that it looks great? #1-Do not use facial scrubs on oily skin because it stimulates more oil production. use products that contain AHA (Alpha hydroxy acids): like glycolic acid(found in sugars), citric acid(found in citrus fruits), and lactic acid(found in milk). or enzymes which will help the glue holding dead skin cells stuck to the skin. #2-Use facial foamy cleansers morning and night with a gentle slightly ph balance (slightly acidic).This is because slightly acidic ph prevents the growth of bacteria. Most "Soap cleansers" are highly alkaline and tend to remove the natural layer of the skin thereby making it more susceptible for bacterial invasion. Use homemade cleansers like Clay and Geranium facial wash, honey milk facial cleanser and so on. All these cleansers will make an amazing facial wash for acne, and oily skin, since clay and honey is one of the most multifaceted and potent ingredient you can use on the skin. #3-Use an alcohol or acetone free toner: Alcohol containing toners can be very drying to the skin thereby stimulating the oil producing gland to produce more oil. Homemade toners like rose water facial toner, peppermint facial toner and lots more... are very good for use. #4-Avoid Using oil based moisturizers: Moisture and oil differ, Moisture is water based and oily skin does need moisture.Oily skin can suffer from dehydration if you dont take enough water. Be sure to drink alot of water. #5-Use the Alpha hydroxy acids or enzymes mask twice a week to improve circulation and oxygen exchange of the skin, and brighten up dull looking skin by removing dead skin cells. Again, subsequent use can stimulate oil production, and we don't want that. #6-Use a clay mask once a week to help tighten pores and keep the skin clean without over treating it thus refining the skin. #7-Be very steady with your skincare routine especially at night because the skin tends to produce newer cells at night than when awake. #8-Use NATURAL products:Avoid artificial products like mineral oil, coloring agents, syntehtic chemicals and artififcial perfumes at all cost!!! i cant emphasize more on this. #9-Use mineral powder or oil-free powders during the daytime: Do not use cream blush;instead use powder blush, do not use cream eye shadows;use powder eye shadows. #10-Change face cloth everyday, as oil becomes stale very easily. Wash make up brushes and applicators on a weekly basis. This might seem very difficult but very doable, keep hands off your face and clean your phone with an alcohol wipe daily before answering if using directly without head phones. #11-Lastly, eat well!!!. you can visit our website at www.frailisse.com For those interested in the recipes for the toners, moisturisers and cleansers or for any other questions. please let me know by dropping a message at the comment box down below. sources:www.nighthag.hugpages.com Sources:www.webmd.com Sources:www.perfectpills.com I hope you enjoyed and benefitted, Thanking you for taking the time to read, HAPPY VALENTINE! and stay blessed.