With the onset of summer, high temperatures and high humidity, people with oily skin suffer from the negative effects of this weather on their skin.
Therefore, access to a routine to take care of your oily skin, especially during the summer, is vital. Oily skin is more susceptible to increased secretion of oils. Oily skin is often shiny, sweaty, and more prone to redness, as neglecting it may cause the appearance of pimples, pimples, and blackheads, especially in the summer and its high temperature and altitude. The percentage of humidity in the air, which negatively affects your skin.
What is oily skin?
Oily skin is one of the skin types, but it is an oily skin with a greasy nature that is characterized by its wide pores, which creates the appropriate environment for the growth of bacteria and the secretion of natural fats and oils more intensely. And because the secretion of oils in it is more than the rest of the other skin types that we mentioned earlier, pimples and acne appear in it more, and it is difficult for makeup to stick to it due to the abundance of oils in it.
How to know your skin type?
In order to be able to determine and know your skin type, you can blot your skin with a paper tissue. If you find traces of oils on the tissue, then your skin is oily or mixed, and if you do not find oils in the tissue, then your skin type is normal or dry.
Another way you can do this is by standing in front of a mirror and getting close to it. If you can see your skin pores, then you have normal skin. Move back a bit. If you can still see your skin pores, then you have oily skin. If you can't see your pores, then you have dry skin.
What are the problems of oily skin?
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- The appearance of shiny skin is more than the limit that is not preferred by some.
- Oil and dead cells accumulate inside the wide pores, which leads to the formation of acne of various types, including blackheads, whiteheads, and nodules.
- Wide pores that help spread grains and accumulate dirt clearly on the skin.
- People with oily skin may suffer from white or yellow scales that cover the skin, especially in the winter.
- Difficulty applying make-up and clumps.
- Greasy hair.
- Increased thickness and roughness of the skin.
Does oily skin have advantages?
- Oily skin does not age as quickly as other skin types, such as normal and dry skin.
- Your skin's natural oils naturally give you shine.
- Natural oils keep your skin soft, healthy, hydrated and elastic and keep your skin from drying out day and night without the need for expensive moisturizing creams.
- Your skin does not suffer from dehydration during the winter like dry and normal skin, thanks to the natural oils that protect your skin from drying out.
- One of the most important advantages of oily skin is that it does not need heavy beauty and makeup products. A simple touch of powder is enough for you to look great.
- Natural oils act as a protective shield that prevents dirt, dust, microbes and harmful sunlight from reaching your skin and entering its pores.
Daily skin care routine for oily skin, especially
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To avoid all the problems of oily skin and enjoy its aforementioned advantages, experts recommend following a daily routine to take care of it, including:
Washing the face twice a day
Experts recommend washing the face twice a day using a suitable face wash to avoid the accumulation of dirt inside the wide pores, which causes pimples. Experts advise using charcoal or mud washes, as they work to absorb oils, purify pores and cleanse oily skin from the depths.
Use an oil-free moisturizer
Lack of interest in moisturizing oily skin, especially in summer, stimulates the skin to secrete more fats and oils to compensate for the lack of hydration. However, when choosing a moisturizer, care must be taken to stay away from oily products that clog pores. It is preferable to use an oil-free moisturizer in the form of a light cream, gel, or water-based cream, with a formula Matte removes the shine caused by the excessive production of natural oils.
Use sunscreen
Many of us neglect to use sunscreen on a daily basis and it is used only when heading to the summer, but sunscreen is very important for women with oily skin to keep the skin moisturized and protected throughout the day, but we must stay away from sunscreens that contain oils and fatty acids.
Follow a proper diet
A proper diet away from foods rich in oils and fats and relying more on vegetables will reflect positively on the freshness and health of your skin.
Avoid touching the blisters
Pimples may be tempting to pop or pop them, but experts advise to avoid doing so and even avoid touching them so as not to spread the infection and spread the pimples elsewhere.
Choose the right care products
Experts recommend using water-based makeup and skin care products that are alcohol- and oil-free to reduce breakouts and clogged pores.
Use a tissue
Medicated tissue paper is an ideal product that helps you reduce excess shine by gently pressing the tissue on the skin for a few seconds so that it absorbs oils and sebum.
Drink sufficient amounts of water daily
Make sure to drink enough water daily to keep your skin and body hydrated, fresh, elastic and healthy.
Oily skin care and get rid of acne and pimples
Following the previous routine will help you reduce or prevent the appearance of pimples and pimples, but when they do appear, they must be treated urgently so that they do not spread, but if they are many, appropriate special products must be used so that these pimples do not leave scars and permanent effects on the skin.
There are several medical products that help treat acne and get rid of its effects, such as medical plasters, ointments, and other products that help equalize the acidity of the skin and get rid of accumulated oils and dirt.
But we must pay attention to moisturizing the skin, drinking water, and avoiding using harsh towels on the skin. Steam bath after peeling and using a pimple needle is an effective way to get rid of pimples, black and white heads, and dirt accumulated inside the pores to avoid the appearance of other pimples.
How to take care of sensitive oily skin naturally?
There are several natural recipes that help you take care of your sensitive oily skin, including:
- Flour and rose water mask, which consists of two tablespoons of rose water and four tablespoons of flour, mix them together, then rinse them with warm water.
- Mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of lemon juice and an egg white, and leave it on the face for half an hour, then wash the face, and repeat it twice a week.
- Mix two tablespoons of yogurt with grated cucumber and leave on the face for a quarter of an hour, then rinse with lukewarm water.
- Banana mask with honey, lemon or orange.
- Mashed strawberry mask with yogurt or with honey, brown sugar and lemon juice.
How to take care of the skin after tanning?
The beautiful bronze color that we acquire in the summer is very expensive for the health of the skin, so it is necessary to take care of oily skin, especially after exposure to the sun:
- By drinking enough water to avoid dehydration and sunstroke.
- Take a cold shower to lower your body temperature.
- Use moisturizing creams and appropriate sunscreen.
- Using masks from nature, such as aloe vera gel, using a recipe for rose water, starch, milk or yogurt.
- Yeast mask with egg white.
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun, especially during peak times from 11 pm to 4 pm.
