How to Turn Oily Skin Into Healthy Skin

2Oily skin is genetic and was probably a gift from your ancestors adaptation to a hot, humid climate.

Stress and hormones play a part in oily skin as well. Traditional care for oily skin tells people to use cleansers that strip the skin.

Today, we know that stripping the skin does not help oily skin; rather it creates a vicious cycle because the skin ends up producing more oil to combat the lack of moisture caused by the excessive drying qualities of traditional treatment. Witch Hazel makes a good astringent.

Masks: Use mud or clay masks for oil absorbency. Despite marketing hoopla, masks do not deep clean the skin, they simply cleanse away debris from the surface of the skin.

If you have sensitive skin, look for masks that are lighter in color (the lighter the better for sensitivity) even though darker clay absorbs oil better. Make sure that your makeup is not oil based; for oily skin, you want to always use water based products.

You can find products that camouflage oily skin by absorbing the excess oil, but they do not control oil production, no product can truly control it.

To stabilize your oil production, you must concentrate on the above described care and establish a good schedule of skin care.

Since oily skin can be worsened by the skin trying to compensate for lack of moisture, keeping plenty of internal fluid is important.

Are There Any Benefits to Having Oily Skin?

Whilst most people absolutely hate oily skin, others try and find the positives in it. Oily skin can be a blessing in disguise sometimes, and whilst most of the time it can be a bit of a nightmare, there are some people who are proud of their oily skin . So how exactly can oily skin be a blessing then?

First of all, oily skin tends to tan really evenly. Whilst no tan is safe, if you are going to persist in having a natural one, oily skin really does help to create an even looking tan.

Reduces Ageing:

Luckily with oily skin you never get that problem and in fact, oily skin really helps to keep the foundation looking fresh and your skin looking healthy.

It is Easier to Treat Than Dry Skin:

Oily skin on the other hand is fairly easy to treat and it can often be kept at bay without much hassle.

Whilst anti aging may sound fantastic, oily skin can often cause breakouts of pimples and even acne. There are certain moisturizers designed especially for oily skin, and those are the best ones to go with. Overall treating oily skin is easy.