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Oily Skin Care Tips

The imbalance of moisture or oil in the skin is the cause of different skin conditions. Like the deficiency could lead to dry skin and excess of moisture leads to oily skin. The oil in the skin is produced by oil glands known as sebaceous glands.

These glands are bigger and more active in the region of the nose than any other areas of the face. This is why the nose tends to be a trouble area. The pores in this area are also larger, in order to accommodate the large flow of oil produced. Other areas on the body where sebaceous glands are most heavily concentrated are the neck, chest, and back-areas where body acne can be common.

The oil that an individual makes is determined by genetics. It is affected by hormones and what is called an "end organ response". The oil gland is considered the end organ because it is this gland that is acted upon by hormones. Many people have the same level of hormones, but make different amount of oil because their oil glands respond differently. uring adolescence, a surge in the level of sex hormones, known as androgens, creates a problem of oily skin where previously there was none. This is the age when a person is changing into an adult thus he is faced by this problem.

There is no way to completely prevent oily skin from occurring, but hopefully these tips will help keep the oil and acne under control:

• Dirt and oil on the surface of the skin do not cause acne, excessive oil on your skin may exacerbate the clogging of pore openings, so proper washing is often a good way to keep the situation from becoming worse. Washing with very hot water, harsh soaps or cleansers will not improve existing acne or prevent future flare-ups. In fact, these methods can dry and irritate your skin so badly that you will not be able to use effective acne medications in cream or gel form. Most topical acne medications have a drying effect on oily skin.
• Try a mild cleanser that cleanses without drying.
• Do not use any oil-based cosmetics, which will only aggravate oily skin and create further blemishes. Use water-based, non-comedogenic cosmetics.
• Always remove your makeup before going to bed, but avoid cold creams and lotions, which may leave a greasy film on your skin.
• Watch your diet. However, it is not chocolate or sweets that you need to watch, some doctors believe that an increased consumption of iodine aggravates acne, and they suggest reduction or elimination of fish and iodized salt.
• Doctors have seen a connection between stress and acne for a long time. Even physical stresses, such as colds, allergies, surgery, can trigger break-outs.