Oily Skin- Causes, Effects, Remedies & Diet

Oily skin is a problem for many of us. Oily skin conditions come on a level par as a problem for both genders. It affects 1 of every 2 teenagers (girl and boy.)

In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look.

Causes of Oily Skin

• Heredity
• Hormone levels change, specially during teenage
• Use of wrong types of creams, lotions or cosmetic.
• Intake of birth control pills
• Pregnancy
• High humidly
• Stress

Effects Of Oily Skin

• Oily skin feels very greasy.
• Likely to bring blackheads and skin shine.
• Acne is another result of greasy skin.
• Large visible pores.
• Skin texture is often very thick.
• It is prone to pimples
• Dark skin due to excess oil.
• More prone to moist eczema.
• Fungal infections are common.

Remedies For Oily Skin

Chemical Treatments

• To care for oily skin you should start with a gentle, foaming facial wash. This will remove dirt and oil without stripping away moisture. Oily skin requires more cleansing than other skin types.

• Splash your face with cold water containing a few drops of Lavender oil 2-3 times a day. This will also tighten the pores.
• Follow up the cleanser with an astringent as this will remove all excess oil
• Use oil-free make up products. Use some talcum powder or baby powder to absorb oil on the skin. This can be a part of your makeup after applying foundation.
• Apply witch hazel to the skin which is good for absorbing oil.
• Toning lotion is a must for tightening pores it keeps dirt out and allows your face to regain its velvety smoothness.
• Use an exfoliant twice a week. These skin scrub products contains little granules that, when used with a small brush, provide deep cleansing.
• Opt for oil-free moisturizers to maintain a shine-free complexion.

Home Remedies

• Make a puree of fresh tomatoes, apply to the Oily skin
• Make a mixture of 1 spoon curd,1 spoon tomato juice, 1 spoon multani mitti, 1 spoon honey and little amount of kapur. Apply this mixture on your face.

• To prevent the problem of your makeup becoming patchy either on the forehead, chin or nose due to excessive oiliness in these areas, apply a little cucumber juice on the excessively oily parts of your face, dry thoroughly and then apply your makeup.
• Apply dark brown clay mask or mud on the skin to cleanse the skin
• Mix one tablespoon youghurt with fuller's earth and apply. Youghurt itself can be applied on the face. It helps to soften the ski of water in the fridge and splash this cold water on your face 3-4 times a day.
• Simmer 2-3 tablespoons of lemon grass or rosebuds in a cup of water. Steam your face with the vapors for 15-20 minutes, then splash your face with cold water.
• Make a pulp of raw papaya and apply. Papaya has a cleansing action, softening dead skin cells and aiding their removal.
• Wash your face 3-4 times a day with cold water. Cold water will not only leave you feeling refreshed but will also tighten the pores.

Diet for Oily Skin

• Diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt is good for oily skin.

• Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
• Take good sources of vitamin B2 and B5 like nutritional yeast, wheat germ and organ meats whole grains, beans, nuts, and royal jelly.
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day. It flush out toxins from the body.
• Avoid sugar, chocolate, and junk food.
• Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid oily, fried and highly seasoned foods. Consume no animal fats, or heat-processed vegetable oils.
• Use cold-pressed canola or olive oil only for oil replacement.
• Avoid drink soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.

Oil production decreases with age. With age, skin starts to wrinkle and oily skin generally ages slowly. So oily skin is good for elderly people.