Oily skin is a condition where your skin produce sebum (a.
k.
a.
oil) excessively which are released through the skin pores from the sebaceous glands.
Oil in itself is not a problem and can actually be of benefit to your skin as it can serve as protection against your skin drying up and can help facilitate the elimination of dead follicle wall skin cells by pushing them out of the pores or hair follicles.
Oil is also known to be a good indication of your skin's ability to fight skin aging.
Excessive oil, however, may become a problem especially if all that oil is not removed from your skin.
And since oily skin is usually manifested on facial skin, it may lead to facial skin problems that give oily skin the bad rap it has been getting.
Why do you need to remove that excess facial oil? Although I have said that facial oil is not necessarily bad, it can turn bad because oil can be a magnet for dirt and bacteria that can cause skin diseases or problems.
Oil can clog up your pores with dirt and this is where acne can thrive in if left untreated.
The question is what is then the best oily skin treatment? The answer will be hinged on the fact that excessive oil can turn bad if left unchecked.
Hence, all you really need to do to reduce the probability of developing problems associated with oily skin is to control that excessive sebum production.
Below are some ways you can achieve that: 1.
Regularly wash your face.
This is crucial and is perhaps the simplest yet most effective skin care treatment plan for that oily skin.
Again this is testament to the old rule that you should always go after the root of the problem.
Washing off excessive oil will not give chance for the dirt and bacteria to build up.
One thing you just need to remember is that you should look for the best washing agent that will not strip away all that oil and moisture leaving your skin dry.
This can cause even worse problems than what you started with.
A good start would be use lukewarm water with a mild cleanser that can clean those pores free of excess oil.
Then wash off with cool water.
Applying a mixture of lime and cucumber juice on your face before taking a bath also said to be a good anti excess oil treatment.
2.
You may use astringents, toners and moisturizers after washing but watch out for harmful ingredients.
Forget oily skin care products that contain alcohol (will dry up your skin), parabens (carcinogen) and mineral oils (will contribute to clogging and drying).
3.
Eat the right food.
Sugary and oily food are known to cause your skin to produce more oil and will be counterproductive to your oily skin care efforts.
It is suggested that you also include a diet plan in your skin care regimen.
Oily skin care should not be as complicated as many portrays it to be.
The best way to solve the problem is to deal with the root of the problem.
This is true for life in general.
It is true for your oily skin.