To start the conversation on oily skin care, it’s necessary to first grasp
the reason behind oily skin. Put simply, oily skin is a consequence of
excessive production of sebum (an oily material that is naturally generated by
skin). As is known to everyone, excess of anything is bad; therefore, excessive
sebum is harmful as well. It leads to the blocking of skin pores, leading to
the accumulation of dead cells and, consequently, the production of pimples and
acne. Moreover, greasy skin ruins your appearance too. So, ‘oily skin care’ is
as necessary as 'skin care’ for other kinds of skin. The main purpose of ‘oily skin care’ is the elimination of excessive
sebum or oil from the skin. However, oily skin care techniques should not lead
to the full elimination of oil. ‘Oily skin care’ begins with the use of a
cleanser. However, not all cleaners will work. You need a cleanser that
includes salicylic acid, i.e., a beta-hydroxy acid that retards the rate of
sebum production. Cleansing should be done twice a day (and considerably more
in hot and humid situations). Most of the oily skin care solutions are oil-free; nonetheless, it is
always advisable to examine the contents of the product before you really
purchase it. This is particularly crucial if a product is advertised
as'suitable for all skin types’, instead of ‘oily skin care product’. ‘Oily
skin care’ also depends on the degree of oiliness; if you aren’t too oily, some
of these'suitable for all kinds of products can work for you too. For
excessively oily skin, only oily skin care products are acceptable. Your oily
skin care regimen might include an alcohol-based toner (for exceptionally oily
skin). This may be the second step in your oily skin care regimen, i.e.,
shortly after cleansing. However, excessive toning might hurt your skin. The next stage in your oily skin care regimen might be a light
moisturizer. Again, the degree of oiliness of your skin will determine if you
need to include this in your oily skin care regimen. If you do opt to use a
moisturizer, make sure to choose one that is oil-free, wax-free, and
lipid-free.You might also apply a clay mask (say, once a week) as an oily skin
care solution. As far as oily skin care products go, you may need to test out a few
before you arrive at the one that is genuinely perfect for your skin. In case these methods don’t offer you the desired effect, see a
qualified dermatologist for advice. He might prescribe stronger oily skin care
items like vitamin A creams, retinoids, sulfur creams, etc., which can help
counter the issues of oily skin.