Care for oily skin: professional and at home

Care for oily skin is divided into a home and a professional. Let us dwell on the fact that it is within the power of the person to do himself within the framework of daily manipulations: to cleanse, moisturize, and nourish. There are several axioms that need to be adhered to. It should be washed in the morning and in the evening with the help of foams, mousses, gels intended for this purpose, and wash them only with cool water. You can not cleanse your face with coarse washcloths and sponges, it is better to use cotton pads. Do not leave decorative cosmetics at night. Once or twice a week to resort to a more thorough cleaning of the face with the help of a scrub or special mask-film, along with which the horny skin particles and excess fat are removed. Other mask absorbing and narrowing pores are also used. After washing and thoroughly impregnated with a towel, a tonic for oily skin is applied. The cleansing procedure opens the pores of the face, the tonic closes them. Further, depending on the time of day, a day or night cream is used. Cosmetics for daytime make-up should be selected for oily skin. It excludes the use of creamy products, because they after a while will run.

Masks for oily skin of the face

Properties of masks for different skin types. With oily skin, they are assigned tasks to improve its tone, reduce the production of subcutaneous fat. To this end, use drying and nutritional components, various berries and fruits, tea tree oil, natural mud, honey. Such masks are cheaper than purchased ones, they are prepared for one application.

Anti-Aging Mask

Although oily skin is less prone to wrinkles, but with age, it still tend to lose elasticity and elasticity. To prepare a mask for wrinkles, you can apply the following recipes:

• knead 1 banana, mix with a teaspoon of honey and egg yolk, mix thoroughly. Apply to cleansed and steamed skin. Rinse off with water after 20 minutes;
• a tablespoon of yogurt to combine with the same amount of crushed fresh yeast, add a teaspoon of soda, keep on the face for 15 minutes;
• White clay diluted with water to a thick consistency, pour a little liquid honey, the mixture is ready for use.

Whitening Mask

For the bleaching of freckles and pigment spots use such masks:

• A pinch of yeast is combined with milk, a teaspoon of lemon juice. After removal, put a cold compress on your face for a few minutes;
• beat egg white, add a small spoonful of aloe and lemon juice, spread evenly over the face;
• chop parsley, add a spoonful of starch, a small amount of yogurt, lemon juice until a thick slurry.

Masks from sour cream

Sour cream is often used in masks, thanks to its nutritional composition: many vitamins (A, C, E), amino acids, trace elements. It prevents aging processes, has a whitening effect, improves cellular metabolism. Naturally, this is a household product, not a powder product. For oily skin is not the most greasy. The composition of these masks is very simple, and the duration of the procedure does not exceed a quarter of an hour:

• a large spoonful of sour cream and a little honey;
• one protein plus sour cream and a teaspoon of lemon juice.

Mask with lemon

Lemon - an indispensable fruit for oily skin. It saturates the cosmetic mask with vitamin C, K, A, folic acid, potassium, which provides it with a rejuvenating, whitening and cleansing effect. He has his own contraindications: open wounds, allergies to citrus fruits. In previous recipes, lemon juice was already used. Adding it to any of the received recipes, you can only improve the effect.

Winter Masks

The task of the winter mask for oily skin is to protect it from cold temperatures, cold winds, snow - everything that is detrimental to it, from which the skin becomes over-dried, inflames and coarsens. This is possible with such ingredients as olive, pumpkin, linseed oil. A few drops in any mask for oily skin form a protective film on the face, softening the effect of temperature changes. The following options are possible:

• egg yolk, a teaspoon of olive oil and chamomile extract;
• softened white clay, lemon juice, liquid honey, a few drops of pumpkin oil.

Creams for oily skin

Creams for oily skin of the face can be both purchased and home-made. In the purchase used chemical preservatives, otherwise they would not be stored for so long. Products of own production are prepared in small portions for one or two times. Due to the employment and very fast rhythm of modern life, preference is given to finished products. What components should contain such creams? It can be plant extracts, narrowing the pores on the face (calendula, tea tree, green tea), vegetable oils, zinc oxide, drying the skin, camphor, sulfur, bleaching acids,  dimethylsulfoxide, which has anti-inflammatory properties, etc. Apply creams in the morning and evening .

Day Creams

Day creams for oily face skin are applied from the morning after washing and are called to moisturize it. There are moisturizing oily skin and with matting effect. The essence of matting means is that they produce a film on the surface that does not allow the release of subcutaneous fat. As a result, there is no fat gloss on the face for a long time. The use of day cream is a must before applying make-up. Owners of oily and combination skin can resort to the following creams:

• "Siberica" - cream of fine texture for use since 18 years. Thanks to the convenient plastic packaging with the dispenser it is easy to remove and evenly lie on the face, quickly absorbed. In the beginning, after the application, a tingle is felt, then it passes and a feeling of velvety and softness remains. In its composition, phytopeptides, which promote the production of collagen and enhance the elasticity of the skin; vitamin C, performing a protective function; extracts of the herb and chamomile, deeply moisturizing the skin. In addition, it has protection against ultraviolet radiation SPF-15. It is proved that the cream reduces the pores by 7% and improves the lipid balance by 19%;
• "Nivea" - a well-known cosmetic brand offers maturing day cream for oily skin. It has a slightly pronounced smell, similar to a cucumber, pleasant consistency, well absorbed, producing a gentle skin effect;
• "Clean Line" - this series is created on the basis of natural components of plant origin. In its composition is a range of cornflowers and aloe vera. The cream is suitable for a combined type: light, matting, pleasantly smells, moisturizes well, narrows the pores. Its great advantage is an affordable price. If there are inflammations or rashes on the face, it is better to refrain from using it;
• "Clarence" - cream gel, not only moisturizes the skin, but also levels the tone, fills it with energy. Although it is not cheap, it is very economical, the texture is light (it is not necessary to apply a lot), it is easily absorbed, it smells of pleasant but indefinite eastern spice. The skin after it looks taut and elastic;
• "Libibridm" - 3D hyaluronic filler, refers to a new generation of facial care products. Successfully replaces salon procedures and expensive injections. Effectively imbues the skin with moisture and restores it, smooths wrinkles, gives it a youthful appearance.

Libriderm

The Libriderm for Oily Skin series offers the following products:

• Seracin lotion for deep cleansing of pores - removes daily dirt, carefully treats the skin, prevents rashes and comedones;
• gel for washing cleansing - fights with pathogenic environment, removes fat, without violating skin pH;
• tonic matirujushchy - leveling a skin relief, oppresses activity of sebaceous glands, keeps a moisture;
• active cream of pinpointing - actively fights with pimples and ulcers;
• Hyaluronic cream for moisturizing;
• mask alginate seboreguliruyuschaya - heals the problem skin, dries, gives shine to the skin;
• Seboregulating mask with white and green clay;
• cream-scrub cleansing with eco-granules - gently cleans the epidermis without injuring it;
• SS-cream for daily care - eliminates greasy shine, smooths the skin, reduces the depth of wrinkles, hides pimples;
• pencil correction - can be used from 12 years. Not only masks problem areas, but also treats them.

This cosmetics is recommended for use after 20 years. It contains sulfur, zinc as ateptics and bacteriostatics, in some products - allantoin (opening pores and eliminating skin inflammations), glycerin (softening, moisturizing), diatomite (removal of dead cells) and various natural supplements in the form of extracts (lime , a root of a beet, burdock, a walker, a calendula, a burdock, etc.). The result of using the cosmetics Libryderm will be velvety, smooth, clean matte leather.

Hanging

The well-known French cosmetics company Vichy has developed a series of products for problem and oily skin based on the thermal water of the same name:

• normaderm gel - cleans, opens the pores, gives the skin a fresh look;
• micellar solution - removes cosmetics from the face and eyes, soothes the skin, makes it softer;
• Foam cleansing matting foam - leaves a feeling of freshness and comfort and clean skin;
• 3 in 1 for deep cleansing - combines a gel for washing, scrub and mask;
• tonic cleansing, narrowing pores;
• a cream for complex correction of a problem skin - has in structure salicylic acid, at use reduces skin imperfections;
• night cream detox;
• a hyaluspot quick-acting against the shortcomings of local skin with hyaluronic acid, which forms a protective film on the face, and salicylic acid, which adversely affects bacteria.

Loreal

In this recognized worldwide cosmetic company, all caring cosmetics are universal - "for all skin types." Loreal is not for the oily skin of the face, but there is a series of "Moisturizing expert" - moisturizing care for normal and mixed skin: face cream "24 hours moisturizing", cream gel "Moisturizing for the whole day." According to women, this line is suitable for the care of oily skin.

Willows Roshe

The trademark of Yves Rocher took care of women with oily and problem skin. For its purification, there are:

• moisturizing micellar water 2 in 1 - removes make-up, eliminates other contaminants, tones, moisturizes;
• Cleansing micellar water 2 in 1 - eliminates gloss, gives matte; a refreshing gel for washing - is applied in the morning and in the evening, after it the skin is soft and tender;
• micellar water-gel "Detox and Recovery" - has more than 93% of natural components, after application the skin is radiant and smooth;
• Cleansing gel for the face - removes fat without drying the skin;
• Cleansing gommage - more thoroughly cleans and exfoliates the skin, prevents the appearance of pimples and black dots.

Among other remedies, day cream, night cream mask, Detox and Restoration mask mask, Pure Skin mask, matting gel cream, gel cream and matting napkins "Zero deficiencies". All this cosmetics is created on the basis of the root of the Baikal skullcap - a medicinal plant used in the oldest recipes of Chinese medicine. It contains a lot of bioactive substances, due to which it favorably affects the problem skin.

Baby cream

What children can do will not hurt adults. This is a well-known truth, but will a child's cream with skin problems help? Natural components in its composition are aimed at eliminating inflammation of the skin, normalizing the work of the sebaceous glands, and the absence of chemical additives gives the possibility of long-term use. Buying a cream, you need to make sure that it contains vitamin A, B7, extracts of anti-inflammatory herbs: alternating, chamomile; lemon oil, sea buckthorn and other useful ingredients. Thus, a baby cream for oily skin of the face, it is applicable and helps to cope with pimples, acne, inflammation.

Sunscreen Creams

Protecting the face is necessary not only for dry type, but also for fat. This is especially important if it has acne vulgaris, is inflamed or undergoing medical procedures. Cosmetics used to protect the skin from the sun are indicated by the letters SPF. It has three levels of protection: SPF-15 (suitable for urban use), SPF-20-30 (for dacha, village, populated area near the sea or high above its level), SPF-30 and above (for beaches, sea holidays, very hot countries). Each cosmetic firm that produces facial care products has this line. Therefore, it is better to give preference to the brand that you are accustomed to using. Often protection is contained in the day cream itself.

Fluid for oily skin

The term "fluid" in cosmetology is used to refer to light creams on a gel basis. It is characterized by a more fluid texture, a minimum fat content, which is very useful for a fat type of face, especially in summer. Its use contributes to the restoration of water balance, to the relief of the face from shine and gives it a fresh well-groomed appearance. In addition, many fluids contain sunscreens.

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Night Creams

On night creams for oily skin, the task is to moisturize it, nourish, soothe, improve blood microcirculation, increase the synthesis of collagen. They should be hypoallergenic, non-greasy, contain as many natural components as possible, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, which have a strong disinfecting and exfoliating action to eliminate keratinized particles, retinols, ceramides, collagen. Necessarily in night creams they add various oils. They are applied after cleansing the skin and treating it with a tonic.

Zinc ointment

Zinc in the body is entrusted with an important mission of stimulating enzymes. About 20% of it is concentrated in the skin. This fact makes it possible to successfully use it in cosmetology. As a remedy in pharmacies sold zinc ointment. Zinc ointment from oily skin of the face is a cheap but effective preparation, drying, reducing the synthesis of subcutaneous fat, disinfectant, increasing elasticity and regenerating skin cells. In the ego composition, one part of zinc oxide is divided into ten parts of petroleum jelly. Apply zinc ointment a thin layer on the cleansed face up to 6 times a day. Who does not have this opportunity, should be used only at night. Duration of the course is 1 month. It will not be superfluous with enriched skin to enrich your diet with this microelement, including legumes, nuts, beans, and liver in the menu.

Scrubs for oily skin

The use of scrubs for oily skin is mandatory, because there is a constant need to remove dead skin layers of the epidermis and excess fat, closing the pores and creating a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria. In addition, blood circulation is improved, metabolic processes are activated, skin is better nourished. Scrub - a cleanser, which includes an abrasive. As it can act grinded bones of grapes, flour with bran, sea salt, nuts, coconut shaving, etc. Such a procedure is done no more than once a week. It is best to spend it at night, so that the skin is fully restored and rested. Initially, the face is cleansed of the make-up, then a thin layer of scrub is applied and light movements on the massage lines are rubbed into the skin for several minutes. After that, it is washed off. The skin around the lips and eyes should not be cleaned. Contraindications to such a procedure are rashes on the skin, closely located blood capillaries, skin diseases, open wounds, irritations that appeared after the first session. One and the same scrub is recommended to apply no more than 10 times and replace it with another one. Addiction to it will reduce the effectiveness of the procedure.

• Coffee Scrub

Scrubs can be easily prepared by using different products from the stores of housewives. One of the very popular and effective recipes is the inclusion of fine grind in the coffee scrub. Caffeine contained in it, a well-known antioxidant, enhances the process of cell renewal. Any scrub consists of two components. In the scrub for oily skin of the face of coffee, you can use lean sour cream, egg white, liquid soap, orange peel as the second component, etc. The coffee grounds is suitable for this purpose within 20 minutes after cooking coffee or specially prepared for the procedure after a quarter of an hour of infusion .

Tonic for oily skin of face

The role of the tonic in the care of any type of skin is to restore the acid-base balance after its purification. In addition, cleaning reveals the pores, extracting from them various toxins, keratinized particles, and the tonic narrows them, which is necessary before applying cosmetics. Various companies make this cosmetic product, enriching the composition with skin-soothing, antioxidant, moisturizing ingredients. For oily skin, matting and balancing tonics that use alcohol to dry the skin are more often used. This gives a temporary effect and does not solve the problems of oily skin. More suitable alcohol-free salicylic. They clean everything around the pores from the black dots. It is best when using a tonic to give preference to the same series as the rest of the cosmetics.

Lotions, gels, serums for oily skin of the face

Lotions  in cosmetology are used to cleanse the skin, without them all further care for it becomes meaningless. Most lotions are made on the basis of alcohol. For oily skin, this means is not suitable, because leads to an even greater production of subcutaneous fat.

Optimum option is salicylic alcohol. About him a lot of good reviews. It emphasizes its economy, pleasant consistency, it not only cleanses the skin, but also tones, matures, dries pimples.

Gels  for oily skin of the face - this is another option suitable for this type of skin cleanser. There are gels especially for deep cleansing and those that matt the skin. This kind of cosmetics takes care of the epidermis due to its slightly acidic environment, moisturizes and nourishes the skin, narrows the expanded pores, protects against negative effects and is very pleasant to use.

Gel and lotion can be used alternately.

Serums  for oily skin of the face were adopted by many owners of such skin. She conquered them with her lightness, airiness, the ability to moisturize the skin well, without clogging the pores, regulate the functions of the sebaceous glands, permanently eliminate fatty gloss. In serum, the concentration of useful components is higher than in creams, so it will return the skin much fresh and well-groomed much quicker. It is best to choose a product on a water basis, which contains vitamins A, E, C, hyaluronic acid.

Medicines and vitamins for oily skin

Several times already mentioned vitamins, tk. Without them a person can not be healthy, his skin, hair, nails can not look good. Vitamins "work" both from the inside and outside. From what specifically vitamin depends the skin condition?

• Vitamin C positively influences the synthesis of collagen, protects the skin from aggressive external influences. Including currants, lemon, sweet pepper, beans, strawberries in our diet, we saturate ourselves with it;
• Vitamin A - improves blood circulation, protects the skin, strengthens immunity, retains moisture. Contained in caviar, butter, egg yolks, liver, cottage cheese, cream;
• Vitamin PP or B3 - without it, oxidation-reduction processes in the body and other important functions, including the skin condition, are impossible. Eggs, fish, beef liver, milk products are rich in this element.
• Vitamin D - enters the body with the sun through the skin, as well as with food (fatty fish, beef, liver). It is a good antioxidant, reduces oxidation of lipids in tissues, protects cell membranes.
• Vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine) - are involved in all metabolic processes, their lack leads to the appearance of dermatological problems. Contained in cereals, nuts, raw green vegetables, apricots, legumes, products of animal origin.
• Vitamin E - is rightly considered a vitamin of youth. It stimulates the regeneration of the skin, prevents aging, smoothes wrinkles, tightens the skin. It can be obtained with such products: brussels sprouts, flaxseeds, beans, leafy vegetables, almonds. The lack of this vitamin immediately becomes noticeable on the face in the form of inflammation, peeling, acne.

All vitamins are useful not only when ingested, but also when applied directly to oily skin. Adding them to masks, creams, other cosmetics can achieve significant improvement in her condition.

"Aevit"  is a drug, the main components of which are vitamins A and E. All their useful properties have already been written, but two in one gives an excellent result for the problematic fading skin. This complex is recommended for oily skin of mature women; all its action is aimed at skin rejuvenation. Vitamins "Aevit" are sold in the form of capsules with an oily yellowish liquid inside. The way of using them is very simple: the capsule is pierced and the contents are applied to the cleansed face. With gentle massage movements, rub the liquid into the skin until it is completely absorbed. You can apply it only to problem areas. The procedure is best done before bedtime for at least 15-20 days. "Aevit" is added to ready-made cosmetic products, for example, in a night cream. Based on various components with its addition, various masks are prepared.

If care for oily skin with all the ensuing consequences with the use of the whole variety of existing cosmetics does not bring results, then the reason lies in internal problems. In this case, self-medication is very dangerous. First you need to go to the doctor's office and be examined. The causes of poor skin condition can be diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Then pills from oily skin will be medicated for treating pathologies of the digestive system. It may even be the antibiotics needed to fight the pathogenic microflora. If the health situation is not so serious, then retinoids, anti-acne drugs: alitretinoin, isotretinoin, retinal, can be used. The result is achieved after several weeks of reception. They have their own contraindications, so the appointment can only be done by a specialist.

Another effective remedy for acne and acne are contraceptives. Thanks to the hormone dezogestrel in their composition, the hormonal background is leveled, metabolic processes are adjusted, the work of the sebaceous glands is stabilized, the skin condition comes back to normal.

Aspirin

Aspirin for oily skin helps not from the inside, but from the outside. There are numerous recipes for home-made masks, in which the main role is given to this popular remedy. Acetylsalicylic acid - the main substance of the drug produces an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on the skin. Any mask with the addition of aspirin can give a whitening, toning, color improving, resilient effect. Thanks to it, the fat balance is restored, the pores of the face narrow, the inflammations, acne and other damages disappear. To prepare the mask, you must dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water and add other ingredients (honey, jojoba oil, grape seed, glycerin, sour cream), depending on what is expected.

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Panthenol for oily skin

Panthenol is a medicinal product, but it is also used for cosmetic purposes for problematic skin. It is based on pantothenic acid and vitamin B5, which reduces inflammation, normalizes cell metabolism, regenerates the skin, increases its elasticity, prevents the appearance of acne, comedones. Panthenol for oily skin of the face is suitable in the form of ointment and cream for external use. The spray contains alcohol, so it is undesirable for this type. The drug, as well as any drug, there are contraindications: allergic reactions, elevated body temperature, renal failure. Before using it is necessary to make a test, applying it on the back of the wrist. If there is no redness and itching, you can use it for the face. Rareness of adverse reactions explains the fact that panthenol is used to treat diaper rash in newborns. It is applied several times a day to clean skin. Also it can enrich other cosmetic forms (masks, creams). After a week of use, it is recommended to take a break for two, three, because permanent use can worsen the skin condition.

Mesotherapy for oily skin

Mesotherapy is a subcutaneous injection, with the help of which biologically active substances are introduced. There is a mechanical and pharmacological effect on connective tissues, nervous, immune systems. The ability to penetrate to the desired depth has a beneficial effect on the skin condition. Such procedures are performed in cosmetic rooms by competent specialists using various drugs sold in pharmacies in ampoules and containing extracts of medicinal plants, hyaluronic acid, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, biostimulants, homeopathic remedies.

Peeling for oily skin

Peeling is a method of cleaning the face of the epidermis from keratinized particles, which makes it possible to rejuvenate the skin, to accelerate the process of its regeneration. In the presence of oily skin of the face, this procedure is considered very useful and necessary. There are several types of peelings:

• home - scrubs fulfill the role of such a procedure;
• chemical - various acids of low concentration (mainly fruit) are used as a cleansing agent. It is divided into light (designed for the skin with small flaws, lasts 20-25 minutes), the median (up to 50 minutes, exfoliates the entire top layer, after it remains traces on the face for up to 3 weeks) and deep (several hours under anesthesia for extensive facial damage by the inflammatory process, it takes a month or more to restore the skin);
• laser - is carried out with the help of the thermal action of the laser on the epidermis and evaporation of the keratinized cells. He, like the previous method, depending on the degree of skin problems, there are 3 types: light, medium and deep. This method has contraindications. It is not carried out with skin inflammation, diabetes, pregnant and lactating women.

Makeup for oily skin

Makeup for oily skin of the face is not an easy matter for its owners. Go with him the whole day will not work. But that it was saved as long as possible, it is necessary to resort to the recommendations highlighted in this topic:

• mandatory cleaning of the face before make-up with the use of the listed means for cleaning, exfoliation, masks, etc .;
• application of tonic for pore closure and moisturizing cream;
• as a primer, the use of matting powder for oily skin of the face;
• masking available acne with the help of a green corrector;
• applying decorative cosmetics on the eyes, lips.

For oily skin, a powder with minerals is preferable to a liquid foundation, which will quickly start to roll down, especially in the heat.

• Cleansing oily skin

All considered methods of cleansing oily skin do not give an instant result, because it has protective functions and copes well with it, penetration of various cosmetics into the deep subcutaneous layers does not occur. The dynamics of modern life, the growing role of women in society, the realization that youth is quickly leaving and not everything is received from life, makes them resort to more radical methods, one of which is mesotherapy.

• Primer for oily skin of face

Most women use decorative cosmetics, which emphasizes natural beauty and masks shortcomings. Only here people with oily skin face the task of looking good is not easy due to the fact that, along with sebaceous secretions, cosmetic is "floating away" too. Primer - a special tool designed to prepare the skin for applying a foundation and protect the pores from contamination. In addition, they are of different colors, depending on the application: green masks problem areas, pink and yellow - for grouting around the eyes, purple gives a rejuvenating effect, white and blue - aristocratic pallor.

• Couch for oily skin of face

The term "kushon" from the field of decorative cosmetics. It is a porous soft sponge, which is soaked with foundation, blush, powder. It lies in one package with the main decorative means, but in the other compartment. When pressed, it is impregnated with the formulation, and then with its help the agent is applied to the face. This is a very convenient way of using decorative cosmetics, it allows you to use a more even liquid texture of the makeup, which means it is better to mask various skin imperfections. The composition of the cousin is enriched with various useful additives, thermal water, extracts of medicinal plants. Manufacturers have created their product for different skin types, including for fatty problem. Its owners can use matting dry tonal powder, antiseptic. For evening make-up, a shimmer with reflective particles is suitable. Powder-kushon eliminates greasy luster, will give the face velvety, fresh look, dullness. If there are pustules on the face and boils, it is better to give up any decorative cosmetics.

Diet for oily skin of the face

Having a problematic oily skin, it is not enough to limit yourself to only cosmetic procedures. It is very important to establish a proper nutrition system, which will include vegetables, including green leafy, cabbage, fruit, cereals, low-fat meat, fish, nuts, legumes. To exclude or at least limit fatty foods, smoked products, spirits, sweet, flour, coffee, enter the regime of a day of walking in the fresh air, moderate physical activity, sports. Do not forget that skin problems are a mirror of the state of health, therefore, along with increased attention to the skin, it is necessary to treat existing pathologies.