Oily Skin

Oily Skin
Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous (oil-secreting ) glands produce more oil than is needed for proper lubrication of the skin. This excess oil can clog pores and cause blemishes. Oily skin is probably largely a hereditary matter, but it is known to be affected by factors such as diet and hormone levels. Humidity and hot weather also stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. It is a common problem in teenagers but due to various reasons it can occur at any age. Many people have skin that is oily in certain areas and dry or normal in others, a condition known as combination skin. In general the forehead, chin, nose (known as the t-zone area) and upper back tend to be oilier than other areas of the body.

Oily skin has its positive effects. It is slow to develop age spots, discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles. It doesn't freckle or turn red in the sun on the contrary, it tans evenly. Oily skin on the negative side is prone to breakouts it gives skin a greasy feeling and enlarged pores.

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Tips for Oily Skin

• You should wash your face as many times as you can.
  
• You should avoid eating fried and cheesy food.
• You should an astringent instead of milk while cleansing your face. You should apply an astringent before doing make-up. Doing this will lessen the oily look on face.
  
• Apply on your face a mixture of cucumber juice and lemon juice mixed in the same proportion.
  
• Take a piece of tomato and rub it on your face for removing blackheads.
  
• Before food have a lime juice mixed with crushed ginger.
  
• Apply a mixture of rosewater, lemon juice and multani mitti on your face and after it gets dry remove or wash it off.
  
• 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.
  
• Take a mixture of apple juice and drops of lemon juice and apply on your face. Wash this mixture from the face after 10-15 minutes.
  
• Rub your face with ice-cubes and you can also try ice water mixed with lime juice and wash the face with this mixyure