Oily skin can be difficult to deal with but with the right products and techniques it can be managed. One of the most prevalent problems associated with oily skin is breakouts. The excess oil on the skin makes it difficult to prevent blockage of the pores. Another problem that is a result of oily skin is the inability to maintain a desired look with makeup. Following a few oily skin care tips can help alleviate both of these problems.

The cause of oily skin is not fully understood, but it is very likely that hereditary and lifestyle choices play a part. As well, those pesky hormone imbalances that occur most often in the teen years and also at menopause are a big part of the problem. Since the skin is the largest organ on the body, it also reflects the state of our general physical and emotional health, and problems on either front will have a negative impact on the skin.

Use mild oily skincare products, that do not completely remove all the natural oil in your skin. Taking too much oil away will encourage your skin to flake. Or, in extreme cases, reactive seborrhoea will set in and your oil glands will over-compensate and produce more than normal quantities of oil.

Stress and a lack of sleep are other factors to consider. When stress becomes overwhelming, more oil can be produced by the skin. This can clog pores and lead to acne. Part of oily skin care is to get plenty of sleep and lessen stress levels with breathing exercises, meditation or by a change in lifestyle.

It's important with oily skin care that you don't sleep with your makeup on, or use heavy creams, which can clog your pores as well. Drink extra water to make sure your skin is hydrated, so that it's not as thirsty and doesn't produce as much oil. Up the ante on your fruit intake; placing fruit acid on your skin will keep it moisturized but remove the uppermost layer, and eating a lot of fruits will do the same.

Oil production in the skin is natural and is the result of the sebaceous glands located in the middle layer of skin called the dermis. These natural oils are needed to keep skin moist and supple. However, for some people, these sebaceous glands produce too much oil producing a skin type categorized simply as oily skin.

The single most important aspect of oily skin care is keeping your skin clean. The pollutant that one comes into contact with throughout the day will give anyone problems, but it is especially bad for people with oily skin because these pollutants can actually stimulate the skins natural oil production.

There can be many causes of oily skin; some are more controllable than others. Certain causes are related to shifts in hormones, like adolescence, pregnancy, and the use of birth control pills. Unfortunately, there isn't too much one can change about their oily skin care routine to affect oily skin due to hormones.

Other reasons for oily skin can be diet, humid, hot weather, genetics, and cosmetic use.

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