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Oily Skin Type & Care

Oily skin type has over reactive sebaceous glands that make the face shiny, particularly down the central panel-your nose, forehead and chin, also known as the T-zone. The pores of persons with oily skin type are enlarged and prone to blackheads, pimples and Acne problems; thus, oily skin requires has special cleansing needs for keeping pores unclogged and prevent accumulation of dirt on the skin surface.

Combination Oily skin is another type that has pores only open in the T-zone and though the texture is oily, the person may have firm, smooth cheeks and forehead. The sebaceous activity does not extend to the cheeks and this kind of oily skin can have areas of dehydrated patches on cheeks and forehead. Therefore, the combination oily skin type can have a shiny forehead, nose and chin, with tendency for normal skin -dry skin around eyes, outer cheek area and neck and still be prone to blackheads and blemishes in the T-zone.

Causes and benefits of Oily skin

Over activity of sebaceous glands present just under the skin are responsible for the excess oil given out. This adds a greasy shine to the skin and can occur at any age, but oily skin is most common during adolescence. The one great advantage of having an oily skin is that this type ages at a much slower rate than other skin types and therefore delays skin problems like the appearance of lines, wrinkles and blemishes.

Tips and homeremedies for Oily skin care