By Lily Liu
Are you the kind of person who hates summer just because your face gets all oily and it shines when you take a picture? Having a greasy look on your face not only looks disgusting but will cause further skin problems like acne or pimples. Thus it is very important to do a good job of oil control to keep your face clean and fresh. There are two ways to improve oily skin problems: be conscious about what you eat and about what you put on your face. If you hate to have shiny and oily skin, especially during the summer, first you have to know what causes it. Usually coarse pores, pimples, blackheads, and other embarrassing blemishes go together with an oily face. The reason why these nasty things grow on our skin is because the oil-producing sebaceous glands are overactive, producing more oil than is needed. Thus the oil will ooze out and give the skin a greasy look. Furthermore, when our pores are enlarged, skin is left with a coarse look. There are several causes of oily skin: diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, birth control pills, the cosmetics you use, humidity, and hot weather. Most of these causes can be counteracted by using the right facial cleanser and eating the right food; however if your skin is in really bad condition you might consider visiting a dermatologist. Because of hormonal effects, oily skin is more common in teenagers but can exist at any age. More often the flow of oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. To clean oily skin properly, you need to cleanse with plenty of hot water and special soap to prevent your pores from clogging. Try to avoid using harsh products that make your face over-dry because then your oil glands will start to work even harder to compensate for the loss of the natural oil. Also, don’t use skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated because they tend to cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink, which will then restrict oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and breakouts. To clean oily skin thoroughly, use oil-based products that dissolve oil effectively; limit your face-washing activity to two to three times per day. When choosing facial cleansers, be sure to choose the ones that have no artificial additives. Use hot water because it dissolves oil better than cold water. When you are cleaning your face, massage your face well with your fingertips, using an upward and outward motion. Do not just rub soap into the skin because it can clog pores. After total cleansing, it is better to put on some natural oil-free moisturizer to keep your skin supple. To keep your face healthy-clean, try to drink an abundant amount of water every day. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits as well as proteins, but remember to refrain from sugar, fluids, and salt. Keep your hands off junk foods and any kind of sweet beverage. Give yourself at least two beauty days per week. Enjoy your life, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and laugh!! Here is a little cleansing tip for oily faces: Mix one egg white and half a lemon’s juice. Spread onto face for 15 min. Effective in getting rid of pimples and oil, as well as in reducing pores. Oily face toners: Swipe cotton ball over face first with lemon juice (cleanses), then with witch hazel, and afterwards with isopropyl alcohol. a
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