Before we can come to grips with oily skin care, it’s imperative to first understand the cause behind oily skin. Oily skin is simply caused by the body’s production of excess oil in the skin . It’s a well known fact that too much of anything is bad, so too much sebum is also a problem. excess sebum can clog the skin’s pores which, together with dead skin cells may lead to acne. Moreover, oily skin spoils your looks too. Hence oily skin care is vital to keep your skin blemish free and looking good.
The basic aim of looking after oily skin is the removal of only the excess sebum or oil from the skin. This is why caring for oily skin should not lead to complete removal of oil. Proper cleansing is an important part of caring for oily skin. One containing an ingredient called salicylic acid would be a good choice to slow sebum production. Cleanse your skin at least twice a day; more often if you live in a warm climate.
Before purchasing any product for your face, make sure it doesn’t contain extra oil. If a product is manufactured to suit all types of skin, chances are it will contain some type of oil. Caring for this type of skin is also dependent on the degree of oiliness. For an extremely greasy skin, only oily skin care products are suitable. Always use a toner after cleansing and make sure it contains no alcohol. Using a toner which contains alcohol tends to stimulate the skin’s sebum production.
Use a moisturizer after toning to keep the skin hydrated. Don’t use a moisturizer that contains a lot of oil or wax as a primary ingredient. Once a week try a mask based on Kaolin (clay) which will absorb the excess oil from your skin.
When selecting the right products for your skin, it’s a matter of trial and error before you find the right one.
If these simple measures don’t work, you may have a hormonal problem: in which case a reputable dermatologist will be able to help. He could prescribe stronger oily skin care products like vitamin A creams, retinoids, sulfur creams etc, which can help counter the problems of oily skin.