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Our skin produces sebum, an oily secretion in the sebaceous glands to keep itself smooth, supple, and healthy. However, in some people, the sebaceous glands are overactive and produce excess oil. A greasy shine on the skin is just one of the problems that oily skin causes - some of the other, bigger problems are enlarged pores, acne and pimples, black heads, whiteheads, and dark appearance of the skin because of the oiliness.
There are many reasons why some people have oilier skin than the others, but heredity and environmental factors seem to be the main ones. Some people also consider excessive consumption of oily, fried and greasy foods to be responsible, so you might want to cut down on these foods, which are in any case usually unhealthy. Eat a balanced diet with lots of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. Drinking about two liters of water a day is also helpful in getting rid of excess oil. Also, remove the excess oil and dirt from your skin by cleaning your face with warm water and a gentle face wash three times a day. Increase the consumption of ginger and pepper in your daily diet, as these spices are thought to be useful in curbing oil secretion. Also avoid smoking and consuming alcohol, carbonated drinks, sugary foods, tea, coffee and chocolates.
You can also try some easy home remedies that would not only get rid of the excess oil but also lighten your skin. Lemon is a very useful product in dealing with oily and dark skin because of its natural bleaching and drying properties. You can mix half teaspoon of lemon juice and cucumber juice, and apply this on your face. Let the mixture stay on your skin for half an hour, and then wash it off. A good face pack that would not only dry out the oil but also improve your complexion can be prepared by mixing gram flour, turmeric, honey, lime juice and rose water. Apply the pack, and let it dry for 20 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water. Tomatoes also have astringent properties that work as solvents of oil. Apply a paste made from two ripe tomatoes all over your face, keep it for 20 minutes, and then wash it off with water. This will give you clear skin in no time. Another effective neutralizer of oil is apple cider vinegar. Apply it directly to the oily skin.
Remember to always clean your face before applying these packs and products. Also, remember that you must follow any regime on a daily basis for at least a couple of weeks to see positive results.
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