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The facts about Oily skin care

on Jul26 2011

Put basically, oily skin is a result of excessive production of sebum (an oily substance that is naturally produced by skin). The basic objective of ‘oily skin care’ is the removal of excessive sebum or oil from the skin.

However, oily skin care procedures ought to not lead to complete removal of oil. ‘Oily skin care’ starts with the use of a cleanser. However, not all cleansers will work. You require a cleanser which contains salicylic acid i.e. a beta-hydroxy acid that retards the rate of sebum production. Cleansing ought to be done five times a day (& even more in hot & humid conditions).

Most of the oily skin care products are oil-free; however, it is always nice to check the ingredients of the product, before you actually buy it. This is important if a product is marked as ‘suitable for all skin types’, in lieu of ‘oily skin care product’. ‘Oily skin care’ is also dependent on the degree of oiliness, in case you aren’t oily, so a quantity of these ‘suitable for all’- type of products might be work for you . For very oily skin, only oily skin care products are suitable. Your oily skin care method can include an alcohol based toner (for an very oily skin). This can be the second step in your oily skin care method i.e. after cleansing.

The next step in your oily skin care method can be a gentle moisturiser. Again, the degree of oiliness of your skin will select whether you require to include this in your oily skin care method. In case you do pick to include a moisturiser, be positive to make use of one that is oil-free, wax-free & lipid-free. In case these measures don’t give you the desired result, consult a nice dermatologist for advice. They could prescribe stronger oily skin care products like vitamin A creams, retinoids, sulphur creams etc , which can help counter the issues of oily skin.

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Try oil cleaning for natural skincare

on Jul5 2011

It may sound counter-intuitive, especially if you have dry skin, but the best way to get oil out of your skin is by putting oil on your skin. Your skin actually needs oil to be healthy. Without natural oils, your face gets inflamed, dry or pimply or becomes a bed of blackheads. All the soaps and cleansers you buy and pummel your face with to remove oiliness only serve to increase the defensive oil-production by your body. You end up in a losing battle against nature.

On the other hand, by using the right oils before steam-cleansing, you`ll help the pores in your face to relax and release any blockages. This will allow a natural and purifying flow of your body`s own, natural skin oils to pour forth.

Experiment until you find the oil combination that gives you the best results. One popular oil cleansing recipe is castor oil and either extra-virgin olive oil or sunflower seed oil. Castor oil (paradoxically) can serve to dry your skin, so mix up to 30 percent castor oil with the olive oil if you have oily skin and down to 10 percent for dry skin. If you like, try mixing in green tea extract or tea tree oil.

Here`s how to give your face that healthful oil massage:
Blend all your ingredients well in a bottle. Pour a sink full of warm to hot (but not scalding) water before starting your facial massage.

2. Starting dry-faced, warm some oil by rubbing it between your palms, and begin gently but firmly to massage the oil into your skin using circular motions.

3. Be careful around your eyes, and don`t forget (especially women) to continue the cleansing right on to your throat and down your neck.

4. After several minutes, soak a soft washcloth in the hot water and drape on your face, gently patting and lifting the now-dirty oil layer away, along with the impurities.

5. Go over your face with this mini steam bath until you feel your pores and skin are relaxed, refreshed and clear.

6. Some recommend then blotting your clean face with a cool towel to close the pores again.

Frequency of the therapy depends on your preferences and your skin type. But whatever you do, be gentle with your skin and don`t use scalding shower water and soap on your face, or you`ll undo all the benefits of the deep, gentle, restorative cleansing your face just received.

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