Oily Skin Care

Oil Skin Care:
If your complexion often looks slick, shiny, or pimply — or all three — odds are you've got oily skin. And while you can't change your skin type, you can take steps to control the problem while keeping that healthy glow.

Oily Skin Care Tips
Follow these simple steps and you’ll do your oily skin a huge favor.

1: Don’t overwash. This isn’t a hygiene issue, so washing more often won’t help. When you do wash or bathe, use lukewarm (not hot) water and a cleanser specially formulated for oily skin. Look for gentle products that contain glycerin or salicylic acid, which can help keep pores clear. Avoid cleansing “milks,” which contain lipids that can make skin feel greasier.

2: Consider retinoids. Talk to your dermatologist about medications that decrease oil production; retinoids come in both over-the-counter and prescription-strength versions.

3: Dry before you apply. Let skin dry completely before applying any topical medications or moisturizers so you don’t clog those pores.

4: Go oil-free. The last thing your skin needs is extra oil, so opt for oil-free skin-care products and cosmetics. And while you’re at it, make sure all products are fragrance-free and nonirritating too.

5: Moisturize wisely. If your skin needs a moisture boost, go with a light, oil-free product and apply sparingly.
Wear sunscreen. Look for an oil-free, broad-spectrum block with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. And wear it every day, year-round!

6: Soak it up. One easy way to absorb oil without having to wash your face and reapply your makeup is to use blotting sheets. Stash a pack in your purse or desk to soak up “puddles” throughout the day.

7: A final word: If your oily skin is also accompanied by breakouts or a more serious acne problem, talk to your dermatologist about acne treatments and a skin care regimen you can follow while caring for your oily skin.

Natural Skincare

1: Half an hour before taking your bath apply on your face half teaspoon each of lime and cucumber juice mixed together.

2: If your skin is excessively oily, mix in a few drops of eau de cologne. This not only helps keep oiliness away but also helps in refining the pores of the skin by acting as astringent, thereby preventing acne.

3: To clear away excess oil, use a clay or mud mask. Blend together well 1 teaspoon green clay powder and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes, then rinse well with lukewarm water. Do this at least three times a week--or more.

4: 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.

5: If your whole face turns patchy after makeup is applied on it, then apply equal parts of lime juice and witch-hazel. Dry well before putting on your makeup.

6: Choose an astringent that contains acetone, which is known for dissolving oil. Strong astringents will do more harm than good, stimulating an overproduction of oil.

Diet for Oily Skin

1: Have your blood brought up to par by the suitable administration of necessary vitamins, iron and similar substances.

2: Even a slight deficiency in vitamin B2 can cause oily skin. Nutritional yeast, wheat germ and organ meats provide both vitamin B5 and vitamin B2. Other good sources of vitamin B2 are whole grains, beans, nuts, and royal jelly. Buckwheat, black beans and whole rice are excellent to supply the body with iron and rejuvenate pate skin.

3: Take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt.

4: Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.

5: Drink plenty of quality water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.

6: Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid pork and fried and highly seasoned foods. Consume no animal fats, or heat-processed vegetable oils.

7: Do not cook with oil. Do not eat any oils that have been subjected to heat, whether in processing or cooking. If a little oil is necessary, such as in salad dressing, use cold-pressed canola or olive oil only.

8: Do not drink soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. Avoid sugar, chocolate, and junk food.

Herbals for Oily Skin

1: Burdock root, chamomile, horsetail, oat straw, and thyme nourish the skin.

2: Lavender is very good for oily skin. Mist your skin with lavender water several times daily.

3: Witch hazel applied to the skin is excellent for absorbing oil.

4: A facial sauna using lemongrass, licorice root, and rosebuds is good for oily skin. Two or three times a week, simmer a total of 2 to 4 tablespoons of dried or fresh herbs in 2 quarts of water. When the pot is steaming, place it on top of a trivet or thick potholder on a table, and sit with your face at a comfortable distance over the steam for fifteen minutes. You can use a towel to trap the steam if you wish. After fifteen minutes, splash your face with cold water and allow your skin to air dry or pat it dry with a towel. After the sauna, you can allow the herbal water to cool and save it for use as a toning lotion to be dabbed on your face with a cot- ton ball after cleansing.


5: Take Mercurius for an oily skin that smells unpleasant, with trembling, sticky perspiration and overproduction of saliva. Oiliness is worse in cold and hot weather.

6: Natrum mur is useful for a person with an oily, shiny face that is worse on hairy parts, and who is constipated.

7: Rub oily skin areas with apple cider vinegar for a neutralizing effect.

8: Regularly brushing and massage of the whole body stimulates circulation and rejuvenates the skin.

9: Get sufficient sleep as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its optimum during this resting phase.

10: Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your skin from within.