I must admit, I have oily skin. When I was growing up, this was a big deal to me for it caused acne and other skin problems. But now that I’m way past my teen years, I tend to have accepted the fact that I have indeed oily skin and no matter what I do, I will still have oily skin. I have learned to live with.
How then do I take care of my oily skin? Well, I wash at least three times a day or whenever it’s really necessary. I use a soap scrub that is fit for oily skin and also has antibacterial property just to keep my face clean and not so prone to infection. To prevent dryness, I use a facial moisturizer.
How then do I take care of my oily skin? Well, I wash at least three times a day or whenever it’s really necessary. I use a soap scrub that is fit for oily skin and also has antibacterial property just to keep my face clean and not so prone to infection. To prevent dryness, I use a facial moisturizer.
But are there advantages in having oily skin? I have read many articles that say having oily skin has some advantages too.
Despite the many problems that oily skin can bring i.e., acne, white heads, black heads, coarse pores, large pores, shiny or waxy face, attracts dust and dirt on skin surface, excessive oil build-up can clog pores tantamount to acne break-outs, etc., it does have the advantage that you will age much less quickly than someone who has dry and flaky skin. Hence, for oily skin sufferers like me, this will mean fewer wrinkles and fine lines around the mouth and eyes. Oily skin also minimizes appearance of dark spots known as age spots. According to research, oily skin also usually tans beautifully, rather than just burning and turning red and it has less of a tendency to freckle.[1]
[1]http://www.arabia.msn.com/Women/HealthAndFitness/2007/December/oily.aspx
[1]http://www.arabia.msn.com/Women/HealthAndFitness/2007/December/oily.aspx
Here are simple ways to take care of your oily skin.[2]
Ø Keep your face as clean as possible, cleansing two or even three times daily.
Ø Wash in tepid water. Hot water can strip your skin of needed moisture, while cold water can shock your skin.
[2]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
Ø Keep your face as clean as possible, cleansing two or even three times daily.
Ø Wash in tepid water. Hot water can strip your skin of needed moisture, while cold water can shock your skin.
[2]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
Ø Exfoliate several times a week. This will help reduce the clogging in your pores.[3]
Ø Avoid using products that dry out your skin. Products that dry skin will also cause your skin to produce even more oil than usual.[4]
[3]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
[4]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
Ø Avoid using products that dry out your skin. Products that dry skin will also cause your skin to produce even more oil than usual.[4]
[3]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
[4]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
Ø Use oil-free moisturizers and sunscreens that won’t clog your pores.[5]
Ø Use a clay mask once a week this will drain excess oil and clear build-up from clogged pores.[6]
[5]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
[6]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
Ø Use a clay mask once a week this will drain excess oil and clear build-up from clogged pores.[6]
[5]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
[6]http://www.detailsformen.com/oily.html
I generally follow all of the tips there to keep my oily skin healthy. Since I know that I can’t get rid of the oil, I have since learned to live with it and to take advantage of it as well. It works for me. But then again, people may have different reactions to the tips that are found here. Perhaps common sense should be used. If you noticed that it doesn’t work, then stop and find other ways to keep oiliness of your face at bay. The best thing to do is to still consult your dermatologist and I bet s/he will give you the best advice suited to your skin type.
Having oily skin still poses some problems to me, but hey, I’ve learned to deal with it… As they say, "Oiliness is Next to Youthfulness..."