Oily skin happens when your skin makes too much oil (sebum). There are many ways to help reduce oily skin, including home remedies, lifestyle changes, and medical treatments. Let’s dive deeper to the best practices for managing oily skin.
Ways to reduce oily skin
There are many ways to make your skin look less oily. You can try some at home or get clinical treatments. Here are some methods:
- Cleansing regularly
Wash your face with a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser every morning and evening. Avoid harsh soaps, as they can make your skin produce more oil.
- Limiting alcohol use
Drinking alcohol regularly can damage blood vessels, causing them and oil glands to get bigger. This can make skin pores larger. People with oily skin might benefit from drinking less alcohol. - Using salicylic acid products
Using a gentle exfoliator like salicylic acid once a week can help remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and other debris from the skin’s surface. For best results, apply the exfoliating product in gentle, small, circular motions for about 30 seconds or less with warm water. - Using blotting papers or medicated pads
Blotting papers and medicated pads can help soak up extra oil from your skin. Gently press the blotting paper or pad on your skin for a few seconds. Use a new one when it gets full of oil or dirt. - Moisturizing regularly
Some people think moisturizers make skin oilier or clog pores, but oil-free, noncomedogenic moisturizers keep skin hydrated without adding extra oil. For very oily skin, try using a lighter moisturizer at night, like switching from a heavy cream to a serum or gel. - Making a facial mask
While there isn’t a lot of scientific proof, people use various herbal and natural products to reduce oily skin. You can make homemade masks with these ingredients. Research suggests that clay and parsley are good for reducing oily skin. Green clay can absorb and remove dirt, debris, and oil from your skin. Parsley, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, can help control oil production. Masks with about 4% parsley powder might help manage excess oil.
- Taking oral contraceptives
Birth control pills can help balance hormones and reduce oil production, especially those containing estrogen. However, some types of progestin in these pills can actually increase oil production. It’s important to talk to a doctor about your birth control options to choose one that doesn’t cause oily skin.
Why does skin become oily?
The sebaceous glands in your skin produce sebum, an oily substance that protects your skin. These glands are everywhere on your skin except on your palms and the soles of your feet. When your body makes too much sebum, your skin becomes oily. Sebum can mix with dead skin cells and dirt, which can block pores and cause skin problems like acne.
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