OILY FACE

Yesterday, early in the morning, my friend and i took the first train to Jakarta as we had an appointment at 8 a.m. I woke up at 2:30 a.m back then, i took a bath and putted some light make-up on. The train left from Bandung at 4 a.m, and i have my friend sat next to me. Instead of sleeping, like the other passengers, we talked something interesting about oily face... Hehe

My friend and I have some things in common, except that we are women, we have the same facial problems, that are oily face and acne problem. But recently she has shown a good progress and she gave me some tips to get rid of that problems. But before we roll to that tips, let's take a look at some points about oily face..

Oily face
Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look. But you have to remember that the great advantage of oily skin is that it ages at a slower rate than other skin types, bless you..

Causes
Heredity, which means that you were born oily skinned face. Diet, maybe your oily face is due to your diet such as fried and highly seasoned foods, rich sugar, fluid and salt. Hormone levels, Birth control pills and pregnancy could also promote oily skin face. Not to mention that cosmetics is the most common oily face causes.Besides, humidity and hot weather also play a big role to oily face.

Tips and Tricks

• Wash it. Keep the skin clean by washing it at least twice a day
• Aloe Vera. Apply aloe vera gel to your face to absorb oil and clear out pores. Dab the gel onto your face two to three times a day (especially after washing), then let it dry.
• Chill out with cold water rinses. Simply splashing your face with cold water and blotting it dry a couple of times a day can help remove some excess oil.
• Make a scrub. Giving your face a very light scrub can remove excess surface oil. If you suffer from acne on your face, however, you should probably skip the scrub, since it can aggravate your already-irritated skin. Mix a small amount of almond meal (ground almonds) with honey, then gently massage (don't scrub) the paste onto your skin with a hot washcloth. Rinse thoroughly. You can also make a scrub from oatmeal mixed with aloe vera. Rub gently onto the skin, leave on for 15 minutes, then wash off thoroughly.
• Water-based cosmetics. Better yet, learn to live without makeup -- or at least without foundation - since it will simply add to and trap the oil against your skin and set the stage for blemishes. If you feel you must use makeup, choose water-based products over oil-based types, and opt for spot concealers rather than coating your entire face. In general, stick with powder or gel blushers, and avoid cream foundations.
• Don't touch. Keep your hands off your face during the day. Hands deliver excess oil and dirt.
• Watch your diet. Take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt. Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits. Drink plenty of quality water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins. Supplement your diet with B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc and vitamin E. You can also take a high-potency multivitamin.
  

What do you think...

References
http://www.ehow.com/how_2194_fight-oily-skin.html
http://health.howstuffworks.com/home-remedies-for-oily-skin1.htm
http://1stholistic.com/beauty/skin/skin_oily_skin.htm#Herbs