Top 6 skin-care hacks to help you get rid of oily and acne-prone skin

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Top 6 skin-care hacks to help you get rid of oily and acne-prone skin

Written by - Dhatri

If you have oily skin, then I am sure you have acne too. Does anyone know why acne-prone skin is a byproduct of oily skin? When your skin produces excess oil, it gives acne a chance to grow too.

 

Firstly, excess oil produced by the sebaceous glands clogs the pores. Eventually, the clogged pores get heavy with no trace of oil, and the pores get enlarged. While these pores enlarge, the pus, dirt, and dead skin cells accumulate and give birth to painful bumps, acne, and pimples.

This is how oily and acne are relatable. Doesn't it seem like oil and acne are best pals? One can't live with another, and when one appears, the other gathers.

Okay, let's stay on topic. Let us discuss the causes and remedies for oily and acne-prone skin.

The causes of oily and acne-prone skin:

Oil is naturally generated by sebaceous glands, which help in crust lubrication and protection from skin dryness. When excess oil is produced, the skin attains a greasy, shiny, and oily look. This is ultimately prone to acne.

Acne and oily skin are caused by the following factors:

  1. Genetics: One of the reasons for acne is genes. According to some studies, if your parents possess acne-prone skin, then there is a chance you too have acne-prone skin.
  2. Androgens: Androgens are bodily hormones found in both males and females. The levels of androgen trigger oil production in the sebaceous glands.
  3. Puberty hormones
  4. Menopause
  5. Environment
  6. The wrong use of skincare products

Hacks that work for oily and acne-prone skin:

  • Clay for oily and acne-prone skin (#01):
    Clay masks have special qualities like absorbing excess sebum oil, reducing enlarged pores, and removing blackheads and whiteheads. When it comes to treating acne and breakout-prone oily skin, "Bentonite Clay" is at the top of the list. The active elements, inflammatory and antibacterial characteristics of Bentonite Clay perform the following actions on the skin:
  1.   Nourish your skin cells by boosting cell turnover.
  2.   Absorbing excess sebum like a sponge
  3.   Providing a matte-like finish.
  4.   Calming down the irritation and burning sensation of broken and         damaged cells.
  5.  It packs up the enlarged pores.
  6.  It eliminates blackheads and whiteheads.

 

  • Glycolic acid (#02): 
    Products like lotions, creams, face washes, and serums that consist of glycolic acid are best for oily skin. Glycolic acid is considered a godsend gift for oily and acne-prone skin types. The following are the benefits of embossing glycolic acid in your daily routine:
  1. A great exfoliator for dead cells, sebum, blackheads, and whiteheads.
  2. Controls acne before it takes shape from excess oil production.
  3. It balances the sebum production, thereby maintaining moisture levels.
  4. Hyaluronic acid moisturization for oily and acne-prone skin (#03):
    The hyaluronic acid moisturizer is a water-based product that peels off the oil from the skin. A water-based solution free of petroleum products makes your skin look fresh, healthy, and less shiny.

 

  • Blotting papers (#03): 
    When you instantly need an oily-free, shiny-free look, then blotting papers are heavenly for you. Blotting papers are easy to carry anywhere in your pockets, so a pocket-friendly oily look is sure to be waiting for you. Apply papers whenever you need them, and press gently on your face with no doubt of makeup wipeout.
  • Find a toner that calms your oily skin (#04): 
    Alcohol-based toners will be harsh on pily and acne-prone skin, so finding a toner that consists of aloe vera and cucumber extract will calm down oily skin. These toners have a balanced pH, soothe skin cells, and help in controlling excess sebum.
  • Instead of over-cleansing your face, use salicylic acid twice a day (# 05): 
    According to some theories and experiments, double cleansing leads to the production of more oil. Using salicylic acid soaps and face washes twice a day limits the production of sebum in skin cells.
  • Retinols (#06): 
    Retinol combinations are usually used for anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation, but they also tighten skin pores and reduce acne-causing oils. As a result, incorporating retinoids into one's daily routine is one of the most effective treatments for oily and acne-prone skin.

Bottom line:

Oily skin is the result of excess oil production by the sebaceous glands clogging the pores. This causes the pores to enlarge and gives birth to painful bumps, acne, and pimples.

Remedies: The clay mask absorbs excess sebum oil and removes blackheads and whiteheads. Find a toner that calms your oily skin with aloe vera and cucumber extract. Incorporating retinoids into one's daily routine is one of the most effective treatments for oily and acne-prone skin.

 

 

Sources:

  1. “Bentonite Clay as a Natural Remedy: A Brief Review - PMC.” PubMed Central (PMC), ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, 1 Sept. 2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5632318/.
  2. Press, Dove, et al. “The Efficacy of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Lic | CCID.” The Efficacy of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Lic | CCID, dovepress.com,dovepress.com/the-efficacy-of-glycolic-acid-salicylic-acid-gluconolactone-and-licoch-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID. Accessed 17 Apr. 2022.