Oily skin: say goodbye to it with these natural secrets

Oily skin is characterized by excessive accumulation of sebum or oil on the surface of the skin, which causes a pronounced sheen on the skin and a series of imbalances that can lead to other skin conditions.
The characteristics of this skin type are:

    The skin is thicker
    It feels oily when you touch it
    Shiny appearance due to the overproduction of sebum
    Pores
    Frequent appearance of pimples or skin rashes
    May have black spots or acne

Oily skin tends to be common in young people due to hormonal changes that occur during this phase. However, adults also tend to suffer from oily skin.
Causes of oily skin

The main causes that generate oily skin are:

    A careless diet with foods of low quality and low intake of raw vegetables and nutritious food. The consumption of junk food, fried foods, saturated fats, etc. fosters the emergence of an oily skin.
    Anxiety and stress: this is one of the deeper causes of oily skin and acne, rashes, spots, etc. Why do stress and anxiety generate oily skin? Because when you're tense, the muscles under the skin contract, blocking the pores and preventing the secretion of natural oils by sebaceous glands. If the pore is closed due to stress, fat will build up below and we will have an outbreak, acne or pimple, which is only stored fat that cannot flow through the pores. Adolescents and young people are often tense when they are growing because of all the changes, and that is why acne is usually accentuated.
    The frequent irritation at something or someone also can make the face very tense.
    The hormonal changes and heredity.
    Lack of proper sleep (insomnia, not sleeping at least 8 hours a day).

Things to avoid

Many people believe that cleaning your face regularly with anti-fat products or soaps helps eliminate fat. However, as the skin needs oil to stay healthy, the constant cleaning with soaps just cause that the sebaceous glands produce more fat, accentuating the problem. Washing your face too often is not desirable as this will activate the secretion of fat.

It is always best to deal with this problem from the root since fighting the symptom does not help to cure the real cause.
How to solve it

7 DIY Skin-Care Recipes Facialists Use On Themselves

Just as a personal trainer with a killer body is a walking advertisement for his expertise, a facialist's glowing skin is her business card. So naturally we wanted to know exactly how the experts get their complexions to be so perfect. Estheticians and spa gurus reveal the DIY skin-care recipes they use to stay fresh-faced in an industry where flawless skin is a non-negotiable:

1. Antioxidant Berry Mask
Why it's a facialist fave: This mask is made of fresh organic blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries—all of which are packed with nutrients like damage-fighting vitamin C and antioxidants. "When I take the mask off, my skin is exfoliated, brighter, and very plump and supple," says Cecilia Wong, holistic esthetician and founder of Cecilia Wong Skincare in New York City, who indulges in her homemade treatment about twice a week.

Make it yourself: Rinse 5 blueberries, 5 blackberries, and 5 raspberries before mixing and mashing them in a bowl. Keep stirring with a fork until it looks like a thick fruit juice, Wong says. Apply to your face with your fingers over your kitchen sink (in case you drop some berries) and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

2. Aloe & Rose Water Spritzer
Why it's a facialist fave: Jeannie Jarnot, longtime spa director and founder of Spa Heroes, a monthly subscription service of non-toxic beauty products, is a fan of healing aloe vera—both inside and out: "I drink a about half a teaspoon of organic aloe juice a day," Jarnot says. "I also keep a spray bottle of aloe vera juice mixed with rosewater in my fridge to mist my face with first thing in the morning while making coffee, after my morning shower, and once more before bed. It's really hydrating and plumping." And the benefits get better over time, Jarnot says. "The ritual has made a major improvement in my skin's tone and color."

Make it yourself: Combine 2 ounces of pure rosewater, available at health food stores, with 6 ounces of organic aloe vera juice in a 10-ounce reusable spray bottle, and store in your fridge to preserve the all-natural mixture. Shake well before misting.

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3. Bee Pollen Face Mask
Bee Pollen Face Mask
Why it's a facialist fave: "I'm currently obsessed with the skin-plumping effects of all things bee-related for their collagen-stimulating and healing properties," says Laura Dobi, an esthetician and founder of Green Revolution Skin Studio in Bethesda, Maryland, who regularly uses bee pollen masks for smoother skin—and a visible improvement in fine lines.

Make it yourself: Mix 2 tablespoons of bee pollen, ¼ cup of whole milk, 1 tablespoon raw honey, and ½ cup of mashed avocado in a bowl, apply with fingers to your face and neck, and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.