Ever woke up in the morning with this sudden greasy feeling on your skin? Your skin feels so sticky and shiny that you get this urge to go wash your face immediately. But despite constant rinsing, your skin still feels oily after a couple of hours? If you nodded in agreement to this scenario, then you too are struggling with oily skin. And not only do you wipe and clean your face multiple times in the day, but you also stay away from creamy substances like moisturisers or face oils because your skin is naturally producing so much oil already. But did you know that you can control oily skin and treat it? Let's find out how!







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1. Causes of Oily Skin
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2. Oily Skin Treatment
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3. Oily Skin Prevention
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4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Causes of Oily Skin
Oily skin is not a very strange condition. It must be surprising to some, but your skin is a natural producer of oils. The surface of your skin is made up of thousands of pores. Under these pores, you have the sebaceous glands that produce sebum, the skin's natural oil. Sebum is good for your skin as it helps keep it hydrated and healthy. However, when the sebaceous glands start producing excess sebum, the skin starts to feel greasy, which leads to oily skin. Getting oily skin is not a dermatological problem. There can be many reasons for oily skin, such as the environment you live in, your lifestyle, and even genetics. The place where you live can also be a reason for oily skin. People living in a hot and humid environment are more likely to have oily skin than people living in comparatively colder areas. Similarly, your skin tends to produce more sebum than normal, which not only makes the skin oilier but also leads to acne and breakouts.2. Avoid Direct Exposure to the Sun
Even though your skin is already oily and humid, exposing it to direct sunlight can dehydrate it and make it dry. This can trigger your already oily skin to overproduce oil, which can further lead to oiliness. Thus, always apply sunscreen before stepping out. At Pure Sense, we understand that not just your skin, your lips are equally important and need protection from the sun. Try the Pure Sense Grapefruit UV Protection Lip Balm - it not only keeps your lips hydrated and moisturised but also acts as a sunscreen for your lips by shielding them from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Including an exotic lip balm like this in your oily skin treatment can help you get moisturised, luscious, and supple lips.

Oily Skin Treatment
There are a number of steps you can follow for oily skin treatment, right from the comfort of your home. Here are a few things that you can do:1. Wash Your Face Regularly
For oily skin treatment, it is always better to wash your face twice a day. Washing your face with a good quality cleanser will thoroughly clean your face, right from the internal regions to the surface. Try the Pure Sense Rejuvenating Grapefruit Revitalising Face Cleansing Gel. It is gentle on your skin, deeply cleans it, unclogs your pores, removes dirt, bacteria, and discards all the sebum formed as a result of oily skin. It's also sulphate and paraben-free, which means your skin is in good hands. However, wash your face only twice a day, as overwashing may strip off some of the skin's natural oils as well.

3. Pat Dry Your Face After Washing
Once you're done cleansing your face, use a microfibre towel to gently pat it dry. Since oily skin causes acne and large pores on your face, you need to be delicate while dealing with it. Wiping it off in a rough manner may increase the sebum production, making the skin oilier. Hence, always pat dry it gently.4. Blotting Papers and Medicated Pads
Another way to treat oily skin is to use blotting paper or a medicated pad. Take a fresh strip of blotting paper and gently place it onto your skin. Don't rub or press it too hard as that may be too rough on the skin. A blotting paper absorbs the excess oil that gets trapped on the surface of your skin. Alternatively, you can use a medicated pad, infused with cleansing agents containing ingredients like salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Even though blotting papers or pads don't affect the sebum production of the skin, they can help you cleanse the pores, instantaneously, and thus, are good for oily skin treatment. Always use a fresh strip whenever you decide to clean your face, because a used one may cause the oils and dirt to be pushed back into the pores.5. Follow a Systematic Skincare Routine
Your ideal skincare regime for oily skin treatment should include at least these three things: a cleanser to deep clean your skin, an exfoliator to scrub the dry skin cells and cleanse your pores, and lastly, a face mask to relax and rejuvenate your skin while allowing new skin cells to repair and recover. What if we told you that you could achieve all three steps with one, remarkable skincare product? Yes, it's possible with the Pure Sense Grapefruit Revitalising 3 in 1 Face Mask, Scrub, and Cleanser. This product does the collective job of cleansing, exfoliating, and reviving your skin. It contains Kaolin clay that gently exfoliates the skin and discards dead cells, grapefruit that cleanses and revitalises the skin, and Capric Triglyceride, which softens and moisturises the skin.
