This type of skin is caused by the over secretion of sebum making the skin surface oily. The excess oil on the surface of the skin attracts dirt and dust from the environment. oily skin is also prone to black heads, white heads, spots, pimples and such skin will never be clear.Oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age.

Causes of Oily Skin.

Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. Avoid skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. To cleanse oily skin, use oil-based products as they dissolve sebum effectively and Keep your skin very clean.

The right beauty routine can help improve and control oily skin. So, oily skincare is as important as the skin care for all types of skin. The basic aim of oily skincare is the removal of excessive sebum or oil from the skin. However, oily skin care procedures should not lead to complete removal of oil. Oily skincare starts with the use of a cleanser. However, not all cleansers will work. You need a cleanser which contains salicylic acid i.e. a beta-hydroxy acid that retards the rate of sebum production. Cleansing should be done twice a day (and even more in hot and humid conditions).

Most of the oily skincare products are oil-free; however, it is always good to check the ingredients of the product, before you actually buy it. This is especially important if a product is marked as ‘suitable for all skin types, instead of oily skincare product. ‘Oily skin care’ is also dependent on the degree of oiliness, if you aren’t too oily, so some of these ‘suitable for all’- type of products might be work for you too. For extremely oily skin, only oily skin care products are suitable. Your oily skincare routine can include an alcohol based toner (for an extremely oily skin). This can be the second step in your oily skincare routine i.e. just after cleansing. However, excessive toning can harm your skin.

The next step in your oily skincare routine can be a mild moisturiser. Again, the degree of oiliness of your skin will determine whether you need to include this in your oily skincare routine. If you do decide to include a moisturiser, be sure to use one that is oil-free, wax-free and lipid-free.

You could also use a clay mask (say once a week) as an oily skin care measure.

As far as the oily skin care products go, you might need to try out a few before you arrive at the one that is really suitable for your skin.

Now you know all about how to improve your oily skin condition. There is a wide range of options for you to take advantage of. Remember that when all else fails, your dermatologist is the perfect resource for prescription intervention.