For oily skin care it is recommended to choose certain cosmetic products made for oily skin. Avoid harsh soaps or cleansers that remove of oil and leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. They entail shrink of the upper the skin layer and as well can cause reactive seborrhea, where the sebaceous glands produce more oil to compensate for the natural oils loss.
To decrease excess of oil skin you can use a clay mask made from mixture powder clay and honey. Before makeup it is good to apply a cucumber juice on the face, and then wipe it carefully.
If the face gets patchy, it is useful to apply mixture of lime juice and witch hazel or lemon juice with water. Leave mixture on the face until it dry, and then sweep with warm water.
The diet of people taking care of oily skin has to be rich in proteins but limited in fat, sugar, chocolate and salt. So, consume leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits and avoid pork, fried food and heat-processed vegetable oils.
Also, drinking plenty of water promotes to keep the skin hydrated and washes out toxins. However avoid drink soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.
A deficiency in vitamin B2 and vitamin B5 can entail oily skin. Good sources of vitamin B are meat, grains, beans, nuts, and rice.
Here are some advices for oily skin care:
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes expansion of the pores and damages the general health.
- Apply evening natural oils such as lavender and primrose containing an essential fatty acid that strength skin cells.
- Get sleep enough as the skin cells restore their activity during this resting phase.
- Regular physical exercises and as well as brushing and massage of the body promote circulation of blood flow and nourish and cleanse and rejuvenate the skin.