Products That Help Oil Production on Oily Skin

Protecting Facial Skin

Skin can be a fickle thing. One minute it is dry and itchy and the next minute shiny with oil. A variety of factors go into what makes skin oily some of which include heredity, hormone production and hygiene. While hormones and heredity might be difficult to control, using the proper products on oily skin can help find the balance of properly nourished skin.

Soap and Water

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Nothing can be more important than basic hygiene. Using warm water and a mild cleanser, gently wash away oil and dirt buildup from the face. Avoid using bar soaps as these tend to dry out the skin and have a harsher effect on facial skin in general. Neutrogena has some good products for inexpensive cleansers.

Moisturizers

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A common misconception about moisturizers is that they produce more oil in the skin than normal. Skin needs moisture, and the need increases as you get older. Charles Crutchfield III, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology states: "The oiliness of your skin will seal in the moisture you have but won't replace the moisture you lose, particularly as you age." Products that contain salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acid are known to be collagen boosters that will aid in restoring the skin to its optimal health.

Topical Treatments

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If facial skin seems to be producing more oil than normal, it would be helpful to choose a product that contains alcohol in it. Using products such as Biore or Proactive will help dry out the skin. Incorporating a product that contains Aloe Vera into your daily skin regimen will help skin from becoming too dry and cracked.

Prescription Treatment

Sometimes oily skin can lead to prolonged skin issues, including multiple breakouts, scarred and blotchy skin and clogged pores. Prescription medication would be another product choice that can assist in the oil production in skin.

There are two types of prescription medication, oral and topical. Oral antibiotics treat individuals with severe or chronic acne. Ask a doctor what oral antibiotic would work the best because many antibiotics have side effects that can range from staining the teeth to upsetting the gastrointestinal tract.

Topical treatments include antimicrobials, which assist in prohibiting acne to populate, and retinoids, which assists in unclogging pores and preventing whiteheads.

Whatever the product happens to be, it is essential to do the proper research before purchasing any product that is to be ingested or applied to the skin. Knowing what goes into products can save a consumer from wasting money and time.

References

• Oily Skin: Solutions That Work -- No Matter What Your Age: Page 3
• Prescription Medications for Treating Acne

Resources

• Neutrogena
• Proactive