OILY SKIN
Oily skin produces excessive sebum which causes the skin to appear shiny and sticky – especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) area. Wrinkles are less visible on this type of skin. This presents some unique challenges, such as a glowing complexion and acne breakouts. Enlarged pores, a tendency to have blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and thick or rough skin texture or other blemishes, are also common characteristics of oily skin. Oily skin can be caused by many factors, including genetics, weather, stress, humidity and hormones.
CAUSES OF OILY SKIN
- Genetics: Oily skin can be passed down through your genes, so if one of your parents has oily skin, your sebaceous glands are also likely to be overactive.
- Age: The amount of oil your skin produces typically varies throughout your lifetime. Your skin actually produces less sebum as your age. Due to aging, proteins like collagen in the skin decrease and the sebaceous glands shrink.
- Hormones: Hormone levels can also play a role in skin oiliness and can sometimes fluctuate, leading to increased sebum production. These hormones are at their highest during adolescence, which is typically marked by oily skin. Stress and illness can also trigger the release of extra hormones, and with those hormones comes more oil.
- Environmental conditions: Humidity in your environment can be the cause of oily skin. Humidity can cause increased sweating and oil production. If you live in a hot, humid climate year-round, you may also be more likely to have oily skin. On the other hand, winter season brings low humidity and freezing temperatures, which can cause dryness on your skin.
- Poor diet: Unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoking, heavy drinking and poor diet, can have a negative impact on the appearance of your skin. Your skin may become oily as a result of consuming foods high in sugar and fat, such as white bread. Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables to keep your body and skin in good condition.
SKIN CARE:
- Use a right cleanser
- Use a toner
- Apply a moisturizer
- Use a serum
- Apply a eye cream & sunscreen
FEATURES:
- Shiny skin
- Less visible wrinkle
- Large pores
- Frequent breakouts & acne