OILY SKIN CARE SET

Every skin has some oil on it and skin without oil turns dry, cracked and chaffed with a white film and a lot of peel on it. Dry skin and its related problems require different approach and remedies. However, so much oil on skin gives rise to many other issues which need to be tackled in a different way. Under each pore, there is a gland called sebaceous which produces oil called sebum to keep the skin hydrated, healthy, gentle, smooth and soft. If the gland produces sebum or oil in quantity more than the requirement, it makes the skin oily that can cause many skin-related problems such as acne, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and others.

WHICH ARE THE CAUSES OF OILY SKIN?

The oily skin is caused by many factors and some of them are as under;

GENETICS:

 Oily skin is likely to run in genes. If one of the parents has oily skin, it is likely that siblings may have oily skin.

HUMID AND HOT CONDITIONS:

The people living in humid and hot climatic conditions are likely to have oily skin.

ENLARGED PORES:

Usually, skin pores get enlarged due to age, weight fluctuations and larger pores tend to produce more oil on skin.

WRONG SKINCARE PRODUCTS:

Mostly a mistaken choice of skincare products or their combination can cause oily skin.

TOO MUCH EXFOLIATION:

Overdone exfoliation can over-activate the sebaceous which produces sebum in greater quantity and makes the skin oily.

HOW TO TREAT OILY SKIN AT HOME?

There are plenty of products around us which can prove to be highly beneficial to treat the oily skin and some of them are as under;

WATER

Water is life and is the most effective remedy for many of the skin-related issues. First of all, adequate quantity of water should be consumed as a routine. It is better to start daily routine by having a glass of lukewarm water. If some lemon juice and some honey is added to the glass of lukewarm water, it becomes miraculous and have many far-reaching effects on overall health in general and on skin in particular. In addition to it, face should be washed well four to five times a day with simple water including two times with a gentle soap particularly in the morning and before going to bed. It will wash extra oil from the skin, keep the skin hydrated and prevents other skin disorders like acne, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and others.

LEMON JUICE

Lemon juice has many skin-friendly properties as its application promptly brightens the complexion giving the skin shine and glow. The citric acid in it acts as astringent which helps in construction of skin cells and others part of the body and also helps in maintaining the tone of the skin and excessive oil. The lemon juice should be strained well before use. It is advisable to make a mixture of one table spoon of lemon juice and half table spoon of distilled water then it should be dabbed gently on the face with cotton. It should be allowed to stay on the face for ten minutes and then should be washed with lukewarm water.

HONEY

Honey has miraculous properties and is considered a wonder remedy as far as skin disorders are concerned. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties which are highly potent treatment of acne and its scars. It keeps the skin hydrated, reduces excess oil, clears pores and moisturizes the skin. It also helps in treating rashes, itching and redness. Honey should be applied directly on face in raw form to treat excess oil on the skin and should be let stay on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes and then should be washed with lukewarm water.

APPLE CEDAR VINEGAR (ACV)

Apart from many other benefits, apple cedar vinegar (ACV) has the property which keeps the oily skin moisturized and maintains its tone. The ACV is antibacterial that essentially fights breakouts which is caused by excess oil buildup. It is necessary to choose organic ACV with ‘mother’. It should be diluted in water before use as raw ACV may cause itching, irritation or any other minor issue. It is advisable to take one table spoon of ACV and mix it in two table spoons of water and should be applied on the face and be allowed to sit there for five to six minutes and then should be washed with normal water.

CUCUMBER

Cucumber is rich in minerals and vitamins and has the property of containing the oil buildups on the skin. It should be consumed and applied as both have excellent benefits. For top use, cucumber should be cut in slices, rubbed the slice gently on the skin and left on the skin for the night. It should be washed with normal water in the morning.

BANANA

Banana is full of nutrients such as vitamins A, B, E and potassium which is highly beneficial in moisturizing the skin with no addition of excess of oil and grease. It should be applied on the face by mashing it and mixing it with honey. After ten to fifteen minutes, the mixture should be washed with lukewarm water.

• Banana scrub: Banana scrub is also very useful for oily skin. The mashed banana should be mixed with two table spoons of honey and three table spoons of oat flour. Banana scrub is ready to use and should be applied gently on the face and afterwards, face should be washed with lukewarm water.

YOGURT

The dairy products such as milk, yogurt and others possess lactic acid which is excellent for keeping the skin moisturized and absorbing the excess of oil on the skin. Plain yogurt should be applied on the skin after proper beating and should be allowed to stay on skin for 15 minutes and then should be washed with normal water.

ALOE VERA GEL

Aloe vera is the trusted friend of skin as it has many beneficial properties to treat many of the skin-related issues. It gives excellent results in case of sun burns and its antimicrobial property helps in fighting breakouts, acne, pimples and others and moreover, it absorbs excess oil on the skin and keeps the skin moisturized. The aloe vera gel should be taken directly from the plant which can be developed in a plant pot at home. A thin layer of aloe vera gel should be applied on the face and for better results, it should be left as it is throughout the night and should be washed with lukewarm water in the morning.

BOTTOMLINE

The human beings have been using these home remedies for skin care for the centuries. In the agrarian societies, home-made dairy products were the integral part of their routine meal like milk, yogurt, butter, milk cream, cheese and other such items and they had no or a few skin issues. The food that has been in use over the years lacks many of the advantageous ingredients due to the robust marketing tactics in favor of the canned foods prepared in the factories. These foods have snatched nature away from human beings and this factor is telling upon the over health and the skin issues are also among them.

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