Natural Treatment for Oily Skin

Oily skin

The characteristics of oily skin are the presence of large pores that are quite visible, glowing skin during the middle of the day, the presence of blackheads or whiteheads, and acne on the back as well as on the chest. Teenagers usually have oily skin, while most of the adults do not have it. But, the people above 30 years are not totally devoid of oily skin.

Oily skin has to be well-managed and taken care. Pricking of the skin spreads the already present bacteria on the face. The face should not be applied to harsh products and the face should not be pricked or popped in the case of acne problem. The pores have to be frequently cleaned and the skin has to be moisturized very often using the light moisturizer. The products applied on the acne filled skin might cause damage to it and sunscreen has to be used for the problem. There are several products available in the market, which are used for making the skin moist and healthy.

The oil on the surface of the skin is due to the excess secretion of sebum. The oily skin attracts dust and dirt and forms spots, pimples and blackheads. Oily skin has to be cleaned properly and has opened pores in it. The oily skin keeps glowing even after washing it, will secrete more oil after a sleep and prevents the formation of wrinkles.

Excess oil will appear as flakes around the nose. The oily skin develops discoloration gradually and forms fine lines, wrinkles as the person, ages. Skin tanning is common for oily skin and makeup does not stick for long on oily skin. Oily skin also leads to oily hair. The oily layer on the face is present even after sleeping. The acne blemishes and pimples remain in the oily skin even after washing the face. The skin appears slippery and shiny mostly in the forehead region.

Symptoms of oily skin

The symptoms of oily skin that appear after washing or showering the oily patches are observed on the elbows, feet, legs, and hands.

The people with oily skin might develop Seborrheic dermatitis. The symptoms of this condition are

§  Lesions in the skin

§  Plaques in the larger area

§  Skin will be oily in most of the regions

§  Scales in the skin

§  Mild redness

§  Itching

§  Hair loss

Causes of oily skin

If the oil glands in the body are active extensively they release too much of sebum. This sebum secretion forms the shiny surface and leads to the formation of blackheads and large pores. In some stages, the hormonal changes will result in the oily skin formation. The factors that are responsible for the oily skin development are

§  Genetics: if the parents have this condition then there are chances for the children to inherit this condition.

§  Drugs: The change in hormone levels in the body is caused by the intake of medications related to birth control.

§  Maternity: Due to hormonal changes the sebum production increases.

§  Foods: Though there is no proper evidence to say that diet is helpful in the oily skin formation. But, decreasing the amount of fatty food, sugar, salt and fried food are found and increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables is found to have helped the oily skin.

§  The changes in the hormones might stimulate the sebum glands to produce more oil, which might cause the skin to become oily.

§  The changes in the season will cause the skin to produce more oil.

§  The wrong cosmetics usage also can worsen the oily skin.

§  The oily skin can be cleaned using the soap and hot water.

§  The skin care products that are free of oil can be used for keeping the skin hydrated and nourished.

§  Treatment of skin with lavender oil for many times will help to improve the oily skin.

§  Mint juice: This acts as a nice treatment for oily skin. Fresh mint juice is used on the face as well as on neck every night, prior to sleeping.

§  Helix Aspersa Muller: This compound is available in the form of snail cream. The skin physiology is recovered by the usage of this natural material. This compound is an oil-free immune modulator and the trigger for regeneration. This compound will eradicate the skin cells that are dead and retains the pores as opened.

 Natural treatments for oily skin

Oily skin can be treated at home most of the time. If the skin does not respond to the home remedies, then the person has to consult the doctor.

§  The oily skin has to be kept clean all the time and it has to be washed at least two to three times per day. Any detergent soap can be used and it is also recommended that dishwashing soap can be added to the regular bath soap. If this mixture is irritating the facial skin then stop using the soap and use glycerin for washing the skin and for keeping it healthy.

§  Applying Aloe vera gel on the face can make the oil on the skin to disappear as the gel absorbs it. The skin will be turned into dry if it is used for two to three times per day. The gel will function refreshingly if it is kept cool inside the refrigerator.

§  Astringents used for wiping: The skin that is oily can be rubbed with alcohol or with the mixture of alcohol and acetone. This allows the skin to get degreased.

§  The paper tissues used on the face will help in soaking excessive oils on the face. The tissues that can absorb oil can also be used for cleaning the skin consisting of excess oil.

§  The face can simply be washed with ordinary water instead of using chemicals to remove excess oils.

§  The moisturizers should not be used for the skin that is oily as the skin itself has sufficient oils that can perform the work of moisturizer. The people who go outdoors will usually apply sunscreen which protects the skin from getting damaged. But, this sunscreen has to be applied based on the type of skin possessed by the person.

§  Scrub: The face has to be scrubbed with the mixture of almond meal and honey. This paste has to be scrubbed on the face very gently using a hot cloth. Later this can be rinsed away. Similarly, another scrub can also be prepared using aloe vera and oatmeal. This paste can be rubbed on the skin for a period of about 15 minutes and then it has to be cleaned away gently. These scrubs cannot be used if the face has acne in it, as it will aggravate the condition.