We
all want some more, we are all looking for something else. Can we really find
it? I am just pondering. Seems we always want what we do not have. If we
have flat tummies, we wish the waistline is curvier. If we have curvy hips, we
spend all kinds of time ensuring the tummy is flat enough to match.
The
same seems to apply to skin —those of us with dry skin wish only for more
hydration, while those of us with oily skin get fed up with the endless
shininess!
“I
have a very oily face despite a morning routine of cleansing,” says one of one
of our blog readers. Is there anything you can do that will help? We have some
solutions for you to try.
WHAT IS OILY SKIN?
Some
people think they have oily skin, when in truth; they have combination
skin—oily only in the T-zone, or the forehead, nose, and chin areas. Truly
oily skin typically has the following characteristics:
•
looks shiny or greasy everywhere
• appears thick and coarse
• has enlarged pores
• occasional breakouts
• appears thick and coarse
• has enlarged pores
• occasional breakouts
One
way to test your skin to see if it is truly oily is to wash it in the morning
with a gentle cleanser, pat it dry, avoid applying any make-up or lotion, and
wait an hour or two. When you look in the mirror and your face is shiny and
covered in oil, you have oily skin.
If
your cheeks are dry but your forehead and nose are shiny, you have combination
skin, which we cover here.
WHAT
CAUSES IT?
Oily
skin is caused by over-active sebaceous glands that produce
excessive amounts of skin oil, called “sebum.” Typically, it is hereditary,
meaning that if one or both of your parents had oily skin, you may have it,
too. In addition, exposing the skin to too many products that upset its own
natural balance can also trigger the overproduction of oil.
Do
you have oily skin? How do you cope? Share your wisdom in the comments below.
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