MD - Skin, VD & Leprosy, Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons
Dermatologist, Delhi
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16 years experience
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Which of these is responsible for causing oily skin?
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The oil on our skin called sebum helps protect it and fight signs of aging. However, extra oil on the skin can be a bane as it traps bacteria and causes pimples, acne, and permanent skin scarring. Oily skin can happen to anyone- the young, middle-aged and the elderly, though teenagers are more prone to it due to hormonal changes. There are a variety of treatments for oily skin that you can do at home like the use of home remedies but take prescription medication.
Which of these products should be avoided to treat oily skin?
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All alcohol or acetone-based products should be avoided at all costs to manage oily skin. Toners can be harsh on skin, so dermatologists recommend using them on oily parts of your face only. Any product with harsh chemicals like lotions and creams should also be avoided as chemicals will irritate the skin and lead to more sebum production. It s important to moisturize the oily skin but with an oil-free moisturizer to avoid premature aging.
Cleansing the skin is the best way to fight oily skin.
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Use a gentle cleanser rather than regular soap to clean your face as most soaps are highly alkaline and denude the natural acid mantle of your facial skin, leaving it vulnerable to bacteria and more scarring. Root for products containing benzoyl peroxide, or beta-hydroxy acid as these are slightly acidic. Start with small quantities of acidic face cleaning products and use lukewarm water rather than hot water to wash your face.
Heavy makeup should be avoided like the plague for getting rid of oily skin.
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Heavy makeup products can clog your pores, which will trap oil and dirt in the skin and make acne worse. Use a sheer powder instead of foundation for flawless skin if you are battling oily skin. Makeup for sensitive skins may also be good for you. Talk to your dermatologist about it.
Skin laser treatments are effective in shrinking pore size and reducing oil production.
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Lasers work by shrinking the oil glands and cutting the production of sebum. It is often prescribed to treat serious acne that does not respond to other treatments like medical products and home remedies. Try a chemical peel to treat oily skin. In this, a chemical is applied to the face that removes the top layer of your skin. And using it you can get rid of acne scars caused due to overproduction of sebum.
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