Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Best treatments for oily skin

It's imperative that we seek treatments, preferably natural, for oily skin, to prevent it from turning into a acne condition. So, we have to look for the best treatments for oily skin available, that will allows us to control the oil produced by the skin, but at the same time keep it well hydrated and protected.

Before we go any further, let's cover the reasons why, some people have this condition. Our hormones play an important role in the way our oil production glands work. Hormonal imbalances are to blame, when we have a pimple attack as a teenager, or suffer from an oily skin when pregnant, or facing the menopause years.
Also, lack of vitamin B can cause a hormonal imbalance. Check with your doctor, if you think that you have this problem.

To prevent your skin from becoming irritated, red and flaky, avoid over washing your face by sticking to a daily routine of cleansing. It is a good idea to exfoliate your skin using a product containing lactic or glycolic acid. Do not use this product, if you have any inflamed pustules, as you will only spread the infection.

To help reduce and remove any blackheads and pimples you may have, start by applying clay masks to your face, as they work very well. Clay is oil free and as it dries, it does an excellent job of absorbing excess oil, which gives the sensation of reducing the size of your skin pores. That's actually the desired effect of clay treatment, because in reality, it doesn't reduce the pores size.

A great product that works very well and is 100% natural is lavender. It has been used for centuries as an antiseptic, making it ideal for dealing with pimples and other skin bacterial infections, that are common to oily skin types. Keep the lavender tonic that you may make at home in the fridge and be sure to use sterile containers. It is best to do a patch test first, as some people can react badly to lavender and other natural products.

Another great treatment to get rid of blackheads and brightening your skin, is a slice of tomato. The fruit acids gently loosen the surface skin cells. After 15 minutes, clean your skin with cotton wool and water. Don’t apply moisturizer, immediately after, as you need to let your skin breath.

But, make sure you apply an appropriate hydrating cream, to prevent dry and patchy skin.

Nowadays, is relatively easy to find oil free cosmetic products. Stay away from oil based products-it is the equivalent of pouring oil on a flame. Always use suitable products as oily skin treatments, if you want to get the best results.

Learn to relax as oily skin can be a sign of too much stress in your life. Find something you like to do to help you unwind such as a hobby, a massage or exercise. The healing codes is also a wonderful stress buster and is also a good natural healing program for all kinds of diseases.

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To your health,

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