Oily skin and acne

Sebum is produced by so-called sebaceous glands. These glands are larger and more active in the nose area than in any other areas of the face. That is why the nose is usually a problem area, even for those with normal skin. The pores in this area is also greater in order to cope with a large amount of sebum. Other areas on the body where sebaceous glands are concentrated in the most heavily is the neck, chest and back -uchastki which can form pimples.

The amount of sebum, which produces the human body is determined by genetics. It is produced under the influence of hormones. Many people have the same hormone levels, but produce a different amount of sebum because their sebaceous glands respond differently. As a teenager, due to increased levels of sex hormones, known as androgens, the skin can become oily, even if it was not so. The reason is that androgens increase and stimulate the sebaceous glands causing them to produce more sebum.

Although this stimulation is not directly responsible for the appearance of acne, excess sebum, for which they are responsible, generates more fatty acids, resulting in comedones closed pores.

Additional fatty acid is increased inflammation, and more severe acne occur. Despite all the troubles that delivers sebum, it is very important to maintain healthy skin. If the body is working properly, sebum doing important work - it helps to moisturize and lubricate the skin. Together with the sebum and removes dead skin cells fall away from the walls of the hair follicles.

The best thing for a person with oily skin - is to take measures to prevent the clogging of pores and acne formation.

Care oily skin

We must remember that there is no way to get rid of oily skin, but there are measures that will help to keep the sebum and acne under control:

• Despite the fact that the dirt and oil on the skin surface does not cause acne, excessive amount of fat in the skin blockage can exacerbate the pore openings, so washing quality - it is often a good way to prevent deterioration. Washing with very hot water, harsh soaps or cleanser will not help get rid of the existing acne and prevent their occurrence in the future. In fact, these funds can dry and irritate the skin so much that you can not then use effective remedies for acne in the form of a cream or gel. Most of the external preparations for the treatment of acne dried oily skin.
• It is best to use a mild cleanser that cleans without drying the skin.
• Do not use cosmetics, oil-based, which will only aggravate oily skin and create additional defects.
• Use nekomedogennuyu water-based cosmetics.
• You should always remove makeup before going to bed Dreams: how to understand our dreams But avoid cold creams and lotions that can leave a greasy film on the skin.
• It is important to follow the diet. Nevertheless, one must be careful not to chocolate or sweets, some doctors believe that the increase in the consumption of iodine aggravates acne, and they expect to reduce the consumption of fish and iodized salt.
• It is important to relax! Physicians for a long time observed the relationship between stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis   and acne. Studies have shown that the body produces more androgen, when a person is under stress. This can cause outbreaks of acne by stimulating the sebaceous glands to allocate more sebum. Even physical stress such as colds, allergies, surgery, or menstruation, can cause acne.

Skin care and treatment for acne

First of all, there is external remedies for acne The remedy for acne: a responsible choice Which is used by most people with oily skin or acne.

Benzoyl peroxide

This medication works in two directions. Firstly, it fights bacteria, which play a crucial role in the development of acne. Without bacteria sebum is under the skin, become fatty acids, which cause all the swelling and inflammation at the site of acne. Second, some studies show that benzoyl peroxide may also exfoliate dead skin cells inside hair follicles, which prevents the formation of traffic jams.

Sulfur, resorcinol and salicylic acid

These older drugs tend to act mainly on the surface of the skin to help heal existing stains remaining after cleaning the pores. Salicylic acid is particularly effective against acne.

External antibiotics

These drugs are used by doctors to treat certain types of acne such as pustules and papules, but they are not strong enough to have an impact on large cysts. Local antibiotics work by attacking the bacteria that cause acne problem. Like other external agents, they tend to dry and irritate the skin, so it is necessary to take care of the proper cleansing and moisturizing.

Retinoic acid, also known as Retin-A - is another external agent, which is prescribed by doctors for the treatment of acne. As benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid exfoliates skin cells of the hair follicles, therefore formed plug. Imetv necessary to note that this first means can exacerbate acne, and that to a real improvement may take two to three months.

Skin care

It is important to regularly care for the skin to treat acne during Acne Treatment - proper care of inflamed skin   it remains not too irritated or dry.

Oily scalp

Sebum - is an oily substance, which was isolated sebaceous glands of the skin. This substance has a protective function, keeping the skin from moisture loss and excessive dryness, as well as a protective layer against infectious microorganisms.

Seborrhea - is excessive production of sebum. It is important to note that the definition of "excessive" varies depending on the age and sex of the person. Sebum depends on the age, sex and hormonal status.

Sebum

As the largest oil glands found on the face, scalp and groin, the area may become overly greasy due seborrhea. All sebaceous gland sebum spreading via communications with hair follicles, making the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the functional units for dosing of sebum on the skin surface.

At puberty Puberty child - stages of a complex path   male, aged about 13 to 16 years, the level of androgens increases and increases the production of sebum. Sebum production reached its highest level in men aged about 20 years, and then slowly decreases with the aging male. Interestingly, the sebum is higher in healthy women, but significantly decreases after menopause.

Seborrhea

The defining symptom and the main complaints related to seborrhea scalp is excessive oiliness of the scalp and hair. Greasy scalp unsightly appearance and overly oily hair unattractive and difficult to style. For men, especially young men, seborrhea is often found in combination. Seborrhea can often cope at home, if you wash your hair with shampoo as often as you need it. Some shampoos are occurring in the free market, are marked "for oily hair." Seborrhea, which can not cope at home, requires a doctor's examination. Treatment may include medications that lower the synthesis of sebum. You may need additional tests if there is a suspicion of hormonal dysfunction.

For the majority of those who have oily scalp and hair, is either hereditary, caused by hormonal imbalances (especially during the menstrual cycle in women), or the result of using too much or incorrectly selected hair care products that simply accumulate over time.

Women with PCOS may also suffer from oily hair and scalp. Other symptoms may be acne, oily skin, or dandruff.

Adolescents are overly greasy hair and oily skin because of sharp fluctuations in hormonal changes in their body. For this reason, the hair can be bold in pregnant women, whose hair is in a normal state of perfect health.

Getting rid of the oily scalp?

Is there a way to treat oily scalp and hair, or a way to deal with this ugly situation? Of course there are.

There are entire line of care products for the hair to contend with this problem. They contain compounds that reduce the amount of sebum, and many even contain antiseptic compounds and substances to relieve itching, frequent oily scalp.

One might think that the use of more stringent detergent save hair from fat faster, but it is not. They will only dry scalp itching and enhance, but actually will cause generation of even more fat.

If the scalp is oily, but the hair is dry, you can apply a mild hair conditioner, but apply it only on the tips of their hair to the middle, avoiding application to the scalp. Otherwise, the use of the air conditioner is not recommended.

Folk remedies

For those who prefer natural remedies and shampoos for the hair, you are aware that there are several options. It is recommended to choose the means for hair containing any of these ingredients:

• Jojoba oil - because it has many of the characteristics inherent in the sebum that the skin produces naturally, this ingredient helps reduce dryness caused by aggressive detergents, replace lost skin fat. The Indians used jojoba oil to treat skin problems and hair.
• Rosemary oil - is a great cleanser that stimulates the scalp and hair roots.
• Tea tree oil - this gentle means, it removes excess fat and helps fight dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do   and bacteria.
• Sage - helps get rid of the accumulated excess fat, but also can make the hair shaft thicker.
• Eucalyptus helps to restore the balance of the scalp, regulate sebum production. It soothes and reduces inflammation of the skin.
• Chamomile - strengthens the hair shine and vitality. Chamomile is not recommended for color-treated hair, but only for clarification. If your hair done highlighting, means rich in chamomile may enhance it.
• Lemongrass - can be used as an excellent herbal conditioner for all hair types. For oily hair, he will balance the activity of sebaceous glands in the scalp and reduce the sebum production. However, lemongrass oil, and grass are not recommended for sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care   head, because they can cause skin irritation.

Some other routine ingredients that help to cope with a fat scalp include aloe Aloe - its amazing healing properties Egg white, menthol, sorbitol, kaolin, citric acid and / or lemon, and starch.

After washing and conditioning the hair you can use these tools for hair care. They help to reduce the transmission of sebum from the scalp to the hair that will protect your hair from excess fat, will help them have a healthy shine and easier installation. Hair does not benefit the funds that contain additional humectants glycerin and silicone should not be used as serum or creamy.

Finally, the holders of oily hair and scalp is to simplify your life and make a haircut, easily maintained.