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Oily Skin -
Oily Skin 2008
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Written by Frank Mangano
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 00:05 |
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Oily skin is a common problem that has been noted and associated with heredity but, other factors such as your diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, birth control pills and make-up can be a part of the problem as well. Oily skin occurs when the oil secreting glands beneath your skin produce more oil than needed. This can lead to blemishes as the oil will clog your pores. Humidity and weather can be the stimulant to force your oil secretion glands to produce more oil as well. The general location of this excess oil is usually around your nose, forehead and chin. There are positive and negative aspects to having oily skin, but many people only focus on the negative aspects.
Oily skin can slow the development of age spots and discoloration as well as fine lines and wrinkles that come with age. Also, you will find that when you are in the sun your oily skin will never burn or freckle but instead tan completely evenly. On the negative side of oily skin, it does promote for frequent and longer duration of breakouts that surpass your adolescent years. You will have a shiny appearance on your face as well as a greasy feeling that can make you feel unclean. There are dozens and dozens of products on the market today that say they can help eliminate oily skin but if you are placing more creams and lotions on your face, you are heading in the wrong direction.
Let’s take a look at some natural solutions that can help clear up oily skin and help your oil secretion glands work properly more consistently.
- Flaxseed oil capsules can be taken 1,000 mg daily. This natural supplement supplies the needed essential fatty acids to your body and is a great healer of almost every skin disorder.
- Vitamin A is extremely necessary when it comes to constructing new skin tissue. This vitamin can be taken in dosages of 25,000 IU daily for up to 3 months to see results. If you are pregnant reduce the dosage and do not exceed 10,000 IU a day.
- Vitamin B Complex is important to promote a healthy skin tone.
- Kelp can be taken 1,000-1,500 mg daily and is used to help create a healthy skin tone.
- Vitamin E protects you against the free radicals that can be harming your skin and complexion.
- Grape Seed Extract is a powerful antioxidant that provides protection for your skin cells.
- The herb lavender is good for oily skin. Spray lavender water on your face several times a day.
- Witch hazel can absorb the excess oils when you apply it to your skin.
- It is recommended to drink plenty of pure water throughout the day to keep the skin hydrated and to flush out the toxins from the body. Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, sugar, chocolate and junk food have the opposite effect; avoid them.
- Combine an equal amount of lemon juice and water and pat on your face. Rinse with warm water once dry and finish with a cool-water rinse.
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Oily skin is not something that you have to live with, nor are you forced to try hundreds of different retail products when natural supplements have the safe solutions waiting for you. Try taking these supplements for 3-4 months and watch the results in your complexion; how it feels and looks.
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