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Oily skin is characterized by skin that is shiny and oily to the touch and has large pores.
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Oily skin is caused by glands that
overproduce secretions in the skin. This can lead to both black and
white heads developing on the skin.
The good news is that oily skin is
generally strong and resistant and is less prone to wrinkle or develop
expression lines.
But just because you have oily skin doesn’t mean that
you’re doomed to have acne forever. It just means following a healthy
skin care routine that can help keep these extra secretions to a
minimum.
Here are a few tips on how to care for oily skin.
- Basic care of oily skin begins with washing the face at least twice
a day, and three times if possible. While oily skin may be resistant,
many of the stronger ingredients in skin care products are not
necessary and a regular cleanser can be used.
- If you are constantly
fighting acne, you may wish to try a cleanser that has salicylic acid.
Cleaning the face on a regular basis is more important that using a
cleanser for oily skin.
- Still, soap and products with alcohol should be
avoided. Soap can irritate the skin, while alcohol can over dry the
skin.
