How To Take Care Of Natural Oily Skin

December 12, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Oily Skin

Having natural oily skin is normal for some, just like having dry skin is for others. Oily skin occurs most often during the summer. There are people that perspire a lot which lead them to have oily skin especially in the face. Treating oily skin with creams or moisturizer may not be a good solution because it can lead to other problems. In order to take care of natural oily skin, it is better to use natural products.

Even if you have a oily skin, you will want to use a moisturizer especially for oily skin. Instead of using it in the morning, use it before going to bed and apply it only once. A natural mixture that can be applied to the face is cucumber and lime juice. The juice should be applied on the face then leave it for several minutes. When washing, do not just wash it with cold water use warm water. This solution can also prevent pimples.

This has been said over and over again, one should eat a healthy, balanced diet. Starches, oils and sugars must be avoided. Eat a lot of fruits instead, Vitamin C is said to nourish the skin. Natural oily skin can also cause blackheads to appear. To treat blackheads, mix unflavored oatmeal with oatmeal paste and add olive oil and lime juice to wet the mixture. Then rub the mixture in the face to clean out the oil form the pores.

Having oily skin will make it hard to apply make up. Sometimes make up does not stay for a long time because of it. To treat this, mix a small amount of lemon juice, vinegar and warm water. Use cotton ball to apply it on the face. Leave it to dry then apply make up. Using unscented facial wash like Dove can also help reduce the oiliness of the skin. Dove is one of the most commonly used facial wash because it is composed of ¼ cream which makes it very safe for the skin.

Some people think that the more they wash their face the easier they can get rid of oil. But instead it is the other way around; the frequent facial washing causes the body to secrete more oil making your face even oilier. Instead of using soap as cleanser just wash your face with warm water and pat it dry with soft towel. This is recommended for those that do not have a problem with acne. Do not overdo the scrubbing just gently apply the facial wash for several minutes then wash it off with warm water.

If you do not need to wear make then don’t. This will add more problems where in it can clog the pores which can lead to pimples. If you need to wear make up then wear it lightly. Then wash it off immediately if possible and make sure that it is removed properly. Do not sleep with your make-up not removed.

Through these simple tips, you will be able to reduce natural oily skin in no time. Just make sure to these tips regularly to keep your face shine-free.