If oily skin occurs mainly in the area of the face, this is disturbing for the persons concerned. For this reason, there is a large number of products that have been developed to eliminate this problem. It should be noted that oily skin can occur for various reasons.
Depending on the cause, the therapy should also be adjusted accordingly. There are different approaches to care for an oily skin type. In addition to skin creams, which can be purchased in the drugstore or pharmacy, nutrition and general cleansing of the skin play a major role in the treatment and prevention of oily skin.
The cleaning of the skin
Especially the cleansing of the skin has a great caring effect on the affected skin. The skin should be cleaned regularly with lukewarm water, taking care not to completely remove the protective oily film from the skin. In addition, skin that has been freed from the entire fat film by too frequent cleansing tends to overproduce sebum, as the skin wants to compensate for the loss.
For this reason, there are skin care products that can control oily skin and can create a healthy middle ground between completely defatted skin and skin that is too oily. The skin should be cleansed about once or twice a day, always under close observation of the skin’s condition. During this process, the skin can be freed from excess oil, residual skin care products and sweat.
In addition to water, certain cleansing agents can be used that have been specially designed for oily skin. It is important to note that these products should not refat and should be adjusted to the pH value of the skin. The normal pH value of the skin is around 5.5, i.e. in the acidic range.
The skin care products and so-called facial tonics used should therefore have a similar pH value. The use of strong measures such as peeling the skin can be useful, but care should be taken not to use them too frequently. Too frequent application can damage the skin and have a negative effect on the skin texture.
Depending on the skin type, however, such peeling can improve the development of acne. Since the skin is irritated after such a peeling, it should be handled with special care and germs should be kept away (for example, do not touch the skin with your hands). You can find a huge selection of care products for oily skin in drugstores, but by no means all products are really good for the skin.
Although male skin is more prone to impurities, female skin also needs special care. Especially in times of hormonal changes, for example during puberty, but also during the normal cycle, the skin tends to produce more sebum. Cleansing is particularly important for oily skin.
Oily skin should be thoroughly cleansed with neutral cleansers regularly but not too often. Every few days an additional peeling and a cleansing face mask is good to remove dead skin and excess sebum. Products containing a lot of alcohol should be avoided by those affected, as they dry out the skin and cause additional irritation.
In response to such irritation, the body may even produce additional sebum. After cleansing, the skin should be treated with creams that have a high moisture content and low fat content. Some creams also have an additional antibacterial and soothing effect on the skin.
Dense make-up and perfumed skin care products should also be avoided. If you are unsure which care products are suitable, a dermatologist can be consulted. The care of oily skin in men is in principle no different from the care of oily skin in women.
Above all, it is important not to use creams containing oily substances that make the skin even more oily. Since oily skin is more robust than dry skin, it can be treated with degreasing soaps. It is important to make sure that the products used do not have too strong a refattening effect, otherwise the undesirable effect of even oily skin is provoked.
At the same time, these products often contain agents that counteract the production and inflammation of pimples, a common problem of people with oily skin. Peeling can also help to remove oil from the skin, as long as it is not used too frequently.In addition, there are some face masks that, when used correctly, can temporarily reduce sebum production on the facial skin. However, since no product can stop or reduce sebum production for a long time, regular skin care is essential for optimal results.
Only if the skin is regularly degreased will impurities such as pimples slowly disappear. As long as it is not used too often, a peeling can also help to degrease the skin. In addition, there are some face masks that, when used correctly, can temporarily reduce the sebum production on the facial skin.
However, since no product can stop or reduce sebum production for a long time, regular skin care is essential for optimal results. Only if the skin is regularly degreased will impurities such as pimples slowly disappear. People with very oily skin often also have to fight with blackheads and pimples.
The sebaceous glands become clogged and sebum accumulates in the excretory ducts. The inflammations with pus formation are mostly caused by bacteria. Oily skin has a lower protective layer of acids and thus facilitates the penetration of bacteria.
When caring for acne skin, aggressive agents such as alcohol should be avoided, as the skin dries out and bacteria can also enter the skin through tiny cracks. Basically the care for acne is the same as for normal oily skin. The cleansing should be done gently.
In addition, anti-inflammatory, herbal care products such as calendula blossom or chamomile can be used. Disinfecting detergents can also reduce bacteria and thus prevent inflammation. In severe cases, however, a dermatologist should be consulted. Some care products and medicines for acne are only available on prescription and their use must be supervised by a doctor.
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