Oily Skin

Oily skin is the result of excessive amounts of sebum production. Two good things about oily skin: 1. there is a chance of fewer wrinkles later in life and 2. The skin is usually well-moisturized due to its own protective oil. Of course the negative side is that oily skin tends to look shiny or dirty and is prone to blackheads and acne. There are some simple procedures recommended for those with oily skin.Use a cleanser which contains salicylic acid specially designed for the reduction of sebum production. Wash with this twice daily. If your skin is very oily, you can follow up your cleansing routine with a toner that contains both alcohol and salicylic acid. This should only be used for extreme cases- as mentioned before; toners containing alcohol have been known to dry out skin. If you have oily skin, you will probably have no need to moisturize. If you feel the need to moisturize, choose an oil-free moisturizer. The last thing you want to do is add even more oil to your pores. On the other hand, you will still want to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays and should apply a sunscreen before being exposed to the sun. Those with oily skin should choose an oil-free sunscreen. Exfoliating and using a clay or mud mask once a week can also help an oily complexion. For extremely oily skin there are some advanced treatments available- such as vitamin A treatments. To discover which advance treatments might be right for you, it's best to visit your dermatologist.