Care for oily skin

Oily skin gives its owners a lot of hassle and problems. Such a skin is covered with fatty film, it is poorly supplied with blood, and acne, acne often appears on it. Typically, this type of skin is present in young people during puberty, but about 10% of adults have oily skin. People who are faced with such a nuisance, you need to know how to exercise proper care for oily skin. If you regularly observe all the rules, then it will remain fresh and elastic much longer dry, because wrinkles on oily skin appear very late.

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Signs and features of oily skin

If you are still in doubt about what type of skin nature has awarded you, we suggest that you find out all the signs that you have it fat. These include:

• The skin appears oily shine.
• The pores are greatly expanded.
• The face has a gray tint.
• There are often inflammations, black spots, blackheads - all this is a consequence of blockage of pores and insufficiency of blood supply.
• Skin is prone to peeling.
• Any makeup on oily skin does not hold well.

Reasons for the skin to become greasy

The main cause of skin fatness is the high intensity of the functioning of the sebaceous glands. This is due to increased production of progesterone. In general, skin problems occur at a young age, during an active hormonal adjustment. Precisely, at this time it is necessary to exercise proper care for oily skin of the face. After the end of the active period of hormonal processes, fat will stop much less, and on the skin there are fewer rashes, acne and acne.

Important! Up to 25 years, the fat content of the skin is considered almost the norm, but if the problem persists after this age, the consultation of the endocrinologist is simply necessary. The cause of high fat content can be hormonal disorders, and in this case, treatment of the underlying disease is required.

Skin type test

To make sure that you need care for oily skin, perform a simple test:

1. Using a baby soap, wash your face thoroughly.
2. Wash off soap foam.
3. Soak your face with a towel.
4. 2-3 hours leave the skin to breathe and do not apply any means.
5. Start testing: attach a paper napkin to any area of ​​the face( instead of a napkin you can use papyrus paper or a small mirror):
   • if there are oily stains on the surface of the object, the skin is of a greasy type.
   • if the spots do not, then most likely the skin is dry or normal.

Important! Most female representatives have a mixed( combination) type of skin. T-zone of the face( forehead, nose, chin) has a fat type of skin, and the rest is normal type.

The advantages of oily skin

The fatty skin type has not only drawbacks, but also advantages:

• With the active work of the sebaceous glands, a protective film is formed on the skin, which helps it survive the temperature changes. The skin becomes less sensitive to sun exposure, etc.
• Due to the fat film, the skin is protected from evaporation of excessive moisture, which prolongs its youth.

Important! Assess all these positive properties can only be provided that you will perform proper care for oily skin. Lack of proper procedures will lead to its aesthetic appearance and rapid loss of elasticity.

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Oily skin care at different ages

As already mentioned above, care for oily skin is different in different periods of life. Therefore, manufacturers of different cosmetics sell a series of creams, tonics, scrubs and other products in several series, focusing on a specific age. You just have to carefully study the labels or, if you decide to use folk remedies, carefully follow the rules set out below.

If you are 20+

The main goal of caring for oily skin at a young age is getting rid of excess fat. The most important task is to cleanse the skin and maintain a fresh complexion.

We offer you several tips for carrying out the cleaning procedures:

1. Cleanse the skin twice a day.
2. For low fat content, use soap and special lotions. If expressed - choose cleansers containing tea tree oil or fruit extracts that pull together the enlarged pores.
3. Choose care products that contain a large number of wet ingredients, but a minimum amount of fat. Perfectly suitable creams that have a light consistency and contain vitamin E. Such a means contribute to retain moisture.

Important! Before the age of 25, girls rarely think about wrinkles, but it is necessary to start taking care of their prevention precisely from a young age. Protect the skin with a product containing filters, and use a light night cream at night.

If you are 30+

With age, fat loss is reduced by 30%, so the fatty shine is already as intense as in adolescence. But it is as a result of this process that the elasticity of the skin decreases, cell renewal and skin metabolism slows down. Disturbance of the blood supply to tissues leads to a deterioration in the color of the face and reduces its muscle tone.

Important! After 30 years, the aging process of the skin is already quite pronounced, although oily skin ages slower than dry.

Caring for oily skin in middle age has its own characteristics. To do this correctly, listen to the advice of cosmetologists:

• In the morning, you need to clear the face of fat. The most optimal option is water with foam for washing. Soap is best not to use.
• Do not wash with hot water, as this will expand the pores, vessels and will stimulate the production of fat.
• Wash with water and add herbs: mint and parsley.
• Narrows pores and tones the skin with acidified water( add a little lemon juice to the water).
• An essential part of skin care with increased fat content is toning. Prepare a tonic at home using citrus, cucumber juices. They can add a few drops of alcohol or vinegar.
• Regularly scrub and peel to gently remove dirt from pores and peeled skin particles.
• Do not forget about masks during skin care. Add in them the juice of aloe and lemon. At high fat content, use masks based on egg whipped proteins.

If you are 40+

In adulthood, the skin rarely retains high fat content, as fat production is reduced by almost 3 times, but nevertheless, the effects are seen in the form of extended pores and contamination of the skin.

We suggest using the following tips in the care of oily skin:

• In the morning and before going to bed, cleanse your face with special cosmetic products intended for oily skin type.
• Do not leave make-up overnight, as this will cause even more pollution and worsen the skin condition, and will also accelerate its wilting.
• To increase the tone of the skin, use cosmetic ice. Add in ice cubes an infusion of mint, calendula. An excellent remedy for tonic is frozen mineral water with lemon or green tea.
• Facial scrubs should contain lemon juice. An excellent option - to prepare a scrub with sea salt, bran and honey.
• To prevent wrinkles, use masks based on potato starch, milk, honey and salt.

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Nutrition - the basis of proper care for oily skin

In facial care, it is important not only to conduct procedures, but also aspects such as nutrition and proper selection of cosmetics. To not stimulate the production of fat at any age, you need to eat right. Discard products with a sharp or irritating taste( pepper, seasonings, vinegar, etc.).The basis of your diet should be the following products:

• Vegetables.
• Fruits.
• Dairy and lactic acid products.
• Grain cereals.

Important! To prevent and prevent the development of inflammation, we recommend drinking a glass of herbal tea, brewed from two teaspoons of the following mixture, every day: rhizomes of wheat grass, nettles, horsetail, pansies. Pour the mixture with a glass of boiling water and leave for 10 minutes.

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How to choose decorative cosmetics for oily skin?

When choosing decorative cosmetics, adhere to these characteristics:

• Absence of creamy components.
• Dryness.
• Dullness.
• Presence in the composition of anti-inflammatory and drying agents.

Important! Instead of foundation, it is better to use powder, which has a dense texture and has increased resistance. Choose a matte color for the powder to eliminate the greasy sheen. Many cosmetologists with a fat type of skin advise to completely abandon the foundation and powder, as these drugs clog pores and provoke inflammation. Liquid cream blush, shadows and eyeliner also do not fit.

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How to properly carry out skin care procedures?

Once you are tuned to the regularity of procedures for the care of oily skin, use the following tips and instructions for restoring the cover.

Washing

Increased fat content does not mean that you need to wash several times a day. It is important to carry out washing procedures correctly and to use suitable means. For this type of skin, the ideal option is a special gel.

The procedure for washing should be performed as follows:

1. Rinse face with warm water to open pores.
2. Apply a foam gel to the skin.
3. Use a brush to massage your face. As a result of this procedure, the pores will be freed from excess fat.
4. Rinse your face with cool water to narrow the pores and make them invisible.
5. Soak your face with a clean cloth or towel.

Cleansing

Proper care for oily skin requires frequent cleansing. For this procedure, you can not use strong cleansers containing alcohol, since they stimulate the production of sebum and lead to an even greater complication of the situation.

Important! Alcoholic lotions replace with cleansing soft foam, which are designed for special care for this type of skin. When choosing foams and gels for cleaning, pay attention to the pH level, since it should not exceed 4.5.The composition of the cleansing agents should include antibacterial components: tea tree oil, lemon, basil. In foams, the alkali content is unacceptable, since for a similar type of skin they are not suitable.

We recommend that you use sour milk, curdled milk or kefir for cleaning the T-zone:

1. Wipe the cotton disc with one of the above mentioned products.
2. Wipe the disc with particularly greasy areas of the face, following the massage lines.

It is advisable for the cleansing of oily skin to use the following means, consisting of ordinary ground coffee and sea salt:

1. Mix coffee and salt in equal parts.
2. Moisten the face with water.
3. Apply the prepared mixture to your face.
4. With gentle circular movements, massage your face.
5. Rinse with warm water.
6. Soak your face with a tissue or towel.

Important! This mixture has at the same time a cleaning and drying effect, so it is the best suited to care for oily skin.

Peeling

In case of a problem skin, peel the peeling procedure at least once every 3 days. It has such an impact:

1. After the peeling procedure, the face is cleansed of the accumulated dirt in the pores and the greasy shine disappears.
2. Peeling prevents the appearance of inflammation, acne and the development of various dermatological diseases.

Important! To conduct the procedure better in the evening hours, since during peeling the person undergoes mini-stress, then - he needs to rest and recover.

Perfectly suitable for this type of skin peeling with the use of fruit acids or salicylic peeling, which has a drying effect.

Scrubs

To safely perform the procedure of scrubbing and not to damage the tender face, you must follow the following rules:

1. Before the procedure, remove the make-up and purify the face and neck.
2. Use a steam bath or a towel soaked in warm water to steam your face.
3. Before using any remedy, test for susceptibility by applying the product to a small skin area. If, after applying the product, the treated area becomes oily, change the proportions of the components, or replace them with others.
4. Scrub can not be applied to irritated areas of the skin, as well as wounds and injuries.
5. After applying scrub, massage your face with a brush or fingers.
6. Wash off the scrub with warm water.
7. Soak your face with a tissue.

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Folk Oily Skin Care Recipes

The most correct solution to get rid of various skin problems and restore its normal functioning, do not spend a lot of money and time choosing a suitable brand of professional cosmetics, use proven home folk remedies. We offer you some of the most effective recipes.

Scrubs:

• Clay. Clay intensively absorbs excess fat, removes dirt and dead cells, pulls together enlarged pores and tightens the skin of the face. You can use black, dark brown clay or a mixture of them. Prepare the scrub as follows: mix 1 tbsp.l.2 types of clay. Dilute the mixture with boiled water until a thick mass is obtained. Apply the prepared scrub to your face and leave until completely dry. Rinse the scrub mask in a circular motion, massaging the face.
• Sugar. To prepare the product you will need: 2 tbsp.l.brown sugar, 3 tbsp.l.of chilled milk. Apply mass to the face and massage the skin for 2-3 minutes. Rinse with water. After applying this scrub, the skin will become matte and very delicate.
• Lemon-salt. Equal parts of sea salt, freshly squeezed lemon mix and rub the obtained face scrub for 1-2 minutes, massaging the problem areas of the skin.

Important! With inflamed skin, this scrub can not be used.

• Of green clay. This scrub is recommended for the skin with enlarged pores. To prepare the product you will need: 2 tbsp.l.green clay and 3 tbsp.l.low-fat yogurt or curdled milk. Mix the ingredients and soft, massaging movements wipe the face with a scrub. After the procedure, rinse with warm water.
• Bread. This option scrub is suitable for oily skin prone to rashes. Black bread is dried and mixed in a coffee grinder. Mix the bread crumbs with warm milk until the gruel is formed. The prepared product wipe the face, and then rinse the skin with warm water.

Masks

Care for oily skin should include special masks. Any skin needs extra nutrition and fatty is no exception. However, the prepared masks should be of a specific composition in order to exert a drying and constricting effect, to prevent inflammation, irritation and eliminate the greasy gloss.

We offer the following masks recipes:

• With lemon juice and low-fat cream.2 tbsp.l.low-fat cream mixed with 2 tbsp.l.lemon juice. Apply mask on face and leave it for 15 minutes. After the procedure, rinse face thoroughly with warm water. This mask will make the pores less noticeable, and the skin will enrich with vitamin C.
• Based on the oatmeal.3 tbsp.l. Mix the ground oatmeal with the beaten egg whites. Apply mask on face and leave for 20 minutes. After rinse with water.
• Oatmeal with honey.2 tbsp.l. Mix oatmeal with 1 tbsp.l.honey. Add 1 tbsp.l.olive or vegetable oil. Stir the ingredients and apply mass to the cleansed face. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water, and pat your face with a soft towel. Mask based on oatmeal, honey and oil perfectly tightens the pores, smooths the relief of the face and perfectly moisturizes the skin. After such a mask, no need to apply additional remedy on the face.
• Based on potato starch. A mask based on starch, milk, honey and a small amount of salt has a pronounced cleansing effect.
• Of berries. Raspberry fresh raspolkite in a bowl and add a little rice flour until a homogeneous consistency, which can be easily applied to the face. Mask of berries refreshes, cleans, pulls together and pulls up the face.

Do not forget that in addition to proper skin care, you need to revise your diet, lifestyle, which also affect the skin condition. Do not forget to drink plenty of water, exclude coffee and alcohol from the diet, do not take antibiotics without extreme necessity. We hope that our advice and recommendations will save you from problems with oily skin, and your face will look fresh and young for many years.