Facial Skin Care for the Oily Skin
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Having to have an oily facial skin is probably one of the most if not the most difficult problem to face especially during teenage life. When excessive oil accumulates in the skin, it clogs up the pores causing pimples and making the pore of the skin look larger. Having an oily skin means more skin problems. More sebum, the oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands, is secreted in the face making the face look shinier and oilier than usual. It does not only make the teenagers look untidy and conscious, it also lowers down their self-esteem. According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need for self-esteem is vital for an individual in order to accept or gain self-actualization. One cannot achieve self-actualization without achieving self-esteem first. In a life of a teenager, having facial skin problems is a very frustrating battle that is why there are ways in taking care of an oily facial skin making one look more attractive and confident.
In doing facial skin care for oily skin, proper facial wash must be needed. Using warm water when washing the face will help dilating the pores, when the pores are dilated, the dirt and oil accumulated in the face will be washed away. Numerously washing your face in a day will not help, even if you are feeling that your face is always oily. Using a facial wash that is intended for oily skin will definitely help. After washing your face using a facial wash for oily skin, it is recommended to use an alcohol-free toner after because it tightens up the pores and in addition, helps sweep away dirt residues after washing. Having large pores is one of the major problems for persons having an oily skin so close attention is recommended. Usage of a toner containing alcohol helps in drying the skin but in effect, the skin compensates by producing even more sebum. So it is wise not to use it. Blackheads are also associated to oily skin, especially on the nose area. In the market, there are available pore strips, which will help in the removal of blackheads to control its number. Although eradication of blackheads is impossible using pore strips, it does definitely help in controlling it and preventing its occurrence. Medicated facial wash with micro beads will help a lot with the problem of blackheads. It will help in removing the blackheads in the skin. Application of facial masks, specifically the clay and mud masks will help in deep cleaning and controlling the oil in your face as well. There are available in the market so find one that suits you best. Another important thing when talking about individuals with oily facial skin is the avoidance of taking supplements of Vitamin E. It is because Vitamin E will somehow increase the production of sebum resulting to a more oily skin. So omitting to take Vitamin E supplements is important for persons having oily skin. Aside from Vitamin E, it is also discouraged to apply facial moisturizer among persons having an oily skin. It is a fact that the application of facial moisturizers among individuals with oily skin will make the face much oilier. In effect, it will impose even more problems instead of trying to control the oiliness of the face.
Aside from the abovementioned measures, having a visit to your dermatologist is also very important. There are a lot of available procedures with regards to facial care that many facial care centres offer. Ask your dermatologist about what procedure suits you best. If you want a medical opinion about your situation of having an oily skin, then a visit to the nearest dermatologist will be the wisest move to make. A balanced diet, proper exercise and adequate sleep are also very important. Adherence to these things will not only help a person look better and have a better facial skin, it will also help in boosting his or her self-esteem and self-confidence. Let us always be reminded that looking good will yield to feeling good. So allow yourself to feel good by looking good through proper diet, adequate rest and proper facial care.