Oily skin is especially common in adolescents, but it can affect any age group. Oily skin is generally dull colored, thick and prone to pimples. If your skin is oily, your sebaceous glands (skin glands that produce oil to keep your skin moist) are overactive and produce more oil than is required. Causes of oily skin include diet, hormonal imbalance, hot weather and humidity, pregnancy and cosmetic use. If left untreated, oily skin can cause pimples, acne breakouts and other skin problems.
Step 1
Wipe your face with a high-quality astringent to help remove excess oil. Soak a clean cotton ball with the astringent and gently wipe your face in a circular motion for about 30 seconds. Using an astringent every day can help you remove excess oil from your skin. When buying an astringent, make sure it contains acetone, which is a grease and fat solvent.
Step 2
Apply a clay mud mask to your face once or twice a week to reduce oily skin. Clay mud masks work by absorbing excess oil from the surface layer of your skin, along with dead skin cells and dirt. Wash your face and read the directions before applying this.
Step 3
Wipe your face with a clean facial tissue when you notice your face getting oily. Tissues can help quickly soak up excess oils from your skin, even if you don't have a facial astringent at hand. Carry a packet of tissues wherever you go. You can also buy oil-absorbing facial tissues at a pharmacy. These help eliminating excess oil between facial cleansings.
Step 4
Wash your face with cold water for a few minutes for a few times daily if you don't want to apply chemicals or other remedies to your face. Pat it dry.
Things You'll Need
- Astringent
- Clay mud mask
- Facial tissues
References
- "The Skin Type Solution;" Leslie Baumann, M.D.; 2006; Pgs. 12, 70-72, 145
- "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin;" Lucy Beale and Angela Jensen; 2004; Pgs. 35-37
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