The Right Way to Treat Oily, Dry and Combination Skin Conditions
There are three main categories of skin conditions. The conditions are named oily, dry, and combination. The symptoms are different for each condition and it would be best to learn how to treat them separately.
The Need to Know About Dry Skin
The cause of dry skin has to do with a lack of moisture in the outermost layer of one's skin. Natural lipids, or fatty substances, are what consist of this skin layer. They prevent moisture from escaping. This in turn leaves the skin soft and supple. These substances locking in moisture can be removed resulting in dry skin that has symptoms such as fine lines or cracks, a feeling of skin tightness, and a rough rather than a smooth texture. In extreme cases deep fissures may pop out that have the potential to bleed.
The ways to prevent this from happening are shown through these helpful tips. Moisturizing your skin daily is our first and foremost tip. Without rubbing too hard with your towel, pat yourself dry after showering. When the skin is still a little damp, apply the moisturizer all over your neck and face using upward strokes. It is worth noting that short, lukewarm baths are much better for dry skin than long, hot ones that strip away the body's natural moisture barriers.
The Need to Know About Oily Skin
Sebaceous glands in the skin producing an excessive amount of skin oil, or sebum, are what cause oily skin. The neck, face, chest and back regions contain the most amount of these glands. The overproduction of these natural and healthy oils give way to the oily skin symptoms of pimples, shininess and blemishes.
The best way to treat oily skin is to be able to remove the excess oil while leaving intact those fatty acids that help maintain the proper functioning and protection of our skin. This is performed through gentle cleansing. The key here is to avoid soap as it strips away the skin's natural oils. One should use a cleanser that has a low pH level and does not cause skin irritation. Overdoing it is not necessary. Two times a day is enough to wash oily skin effectively.
The Need to Know About Combination Skin
The third main skin condition is called combination skin. As the name says, this condition involves a mixture of both oily and dry skin affecting different parts of the body. Generally, the oily parts of the face are found on what is called the T-zone area. The area this zone covers starts with the forehead and then runs down the nose, mouth and chin. The attributes found along this area are overly shiny skin, a greased appearance, and the presence of blackheads and pimples. The remaining parts of your skin are known to have a feeling of tightness after washing. They will appear flaky and have a rough texture.
How to treat this tricky skin condition? The best first step is to wash with a gentle, water-soluble cleanser that leaves your skin without feelings of dryness or tightness. Mildly foaming or gel-based cleansers are known to work the best on combination skin. Most importantly avoid bar soaps. They too easily can clog your pores and they dry your skin much more than just a gentle cleanser. One should use a sunscreen with UVA-protecting ingredients daily. Using a skin treatment product such as a moisturizer loaded with antioxidants and containing ingredients that resemble the function of normal skin is the best way to eliminate the dry sections. Oily skin products that don't cause irritation and are pH-correct are advised to be applied at least once daily. Facial skin products that have benzoyl peroxide are advised to be applied topically if one is prone to blemishes as part of their combination condition.
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Published July 20th, 2010
Filed in Beauty
