What is Oily skin?

Everyone needs a certain amount of natural oil to keep their skin supple and moisturized. Skin type is determined by how much oil your skin produces; depending on this, your skin type can be categorized as dry or oily. An oily skin type is exactly what it sounds like – excess oil on the face produces a shiny or greasy appearance. This greasy appearance is the result of the overproduction of sebum from sebaceous glands. These glands are located under the skin’s surface. Sebum is an oily substance made of fats. Sebum isn’t all bad since it helps protect and moisturize your skin and keep your hair, skin shiny and healthy. Too much sebum, however, lead to oily skin which can lead to clogged pores, Blackheads, pimples, and acne.

Symptoms

Symptoms of oily skin include:

A shiny or greasy appearance
Obvious pores on the skin
Skin that looks thick or dull complexion
Frequent acne and pimples
Clogged pores and blackheads
Smooth texture
Large pores

Causes

Genetics – Genetics plays an important role in oily skin. Oily skin can be passed on through your genes, as having larger sebaceous glands that produce excess oil is a hereditary that can be handed down the family tree.

Environment – Excess humidity causes your skin to sweat and become oily. In humid areas, you can feel the excess moisture and oil as soon as you walk outside.

Over-Washing – If your skin is looking shiny, the first thing you want to do is wash your face using harsh products. Harsh products will result in leaving your skin dry.

Cosmetics – Makeup is a great tool for covering up acne, oil, and breakouts. If you use a product for combination skin or dry skin when your skin type is actually oily, you can either dry out your face or last causing more oil production or use a product that is too greasy.

Stress – We live in a stressful world. Our skin tends to overproduce oil in times of stress. We've got enough on our plates without having to worry about shine.

Prevention

Try these tips to keep skin from getting excessively oily:

Use Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer Twice Everyday
Use an Astringent Every Other Day
Apply a Facial Mask and Exfoliate Once a Week
Exfoliating is good for preventing pores from clogging.
Don't pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. They'll take longer to heal.

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For Oily Hair - Take Skin and Hair Oil Organic Neem mix 3 to 4 drop of Moisturize Sweet Almond Oil in it. Using your fingertips, massage the oils into your scalp. It controls acne & reduces skin pigmentation, counteracts ill effects of sun exposure.

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Some Drop into the bath - Now, this is one place your normal lotion can’t go. Add a few drops of Energy Lemongrass Oil to the bath to let the moisturizing process begin as you soak. It has a soothing effect and works as an antiseptic and astringent for oily skin.

Post-Shower massage - Before toweling off and while your skin is still damp, 10 drops of Moisturize Sweet Almond Oil mix it with Stress Reduce Bergamot Oil massage it over your entire body. A little goes a long way it works wonders for your skin. Bergamot helps in reducing stress and fades scars from the skin.

Face Mask- Take 2 tablespoon Besan (chickpea flour), 3 tablespoon curd. Mix ingredients and make a paste. Apply it to your face and let it dry. Moisten it with a little water and using gentle, circular movements, rub it off your face. Rinse it off with cool water.

Face Pack - Take sufficient amount of Face Tan Reduce Clove Basil & Eucalyptus Pack to apply on your face mix 1 tablespoon of Face Soft Rose Damascena Toner. Mix them together. Apply it to your face and let it dry. Moisten it with a little water. It helps in removing toxins from the skin there by beneficial in the prevention of acne and pimples.