A two step solution FOR OILY SKIN CARE

Most products you see in the market aren't bad, quite frankly, you might even consider them to be good. Still, they can only solve specific issues, and not a very broad band of problems.

Keeping this in mind, we tried to find skin care ingredients that could help with a number of ordeals people face, including oily skin, so that we could satisfy the expectations of all our customers without them having to acquire several products to keep skin in optimal conditions.

We finally could not come up with just one product, but with two.

The essential requirement of treating oily skin is to remove excess surface sebum without total removal of the skin lipids. Severe degreasing treatment can lead to an apparent worsening of sebum secretion, which defeats the aim of the cleansing.

To remove excess surface oil we designed an oil free ALPHA-BETA HYDROXY ACID FACIAL CLEANSER. It contains a low proportion of glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid to exfoliate clogged pores and get rid of debris and excess oil on the skin surface and inside the follicles, while also contributing to control acne bacteria.

The second is our BIOSKINCARE CREAM that works for oily skin when applied after the facial cleanser. BIOSKINCARE acts as a skin conditioner and accomplishes several functions: 1) unclogs pores, 2) regulates the natural balance of oil secretion from within the follicles, 3) prevents inflammation, 4) restores the capacity of skin to hold in water by promoting the reproduction of all the elements in healthy skin, including the glycosaminoglycan molecules in the skin matrix which are able to hold in water - true moisturizing. 

Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look.

Causes of Oily Skin

1.-Hormone levels
2.-Heredity
3.-Diet
4.-Pregnancy
5.-Birth control pills
6.-Cosmetics you use
7.-Humidity and hot weather

Because of the hormonal swings of adolescence, oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age. The flow of sebum or oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. During pregnancy and menopause, hormonal imbalances can also upset the oil balance and increase the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Many people have skin that is oily only in certain areas and dry or normal in others, a condition known as combination skin.

Skin Care for Oily Skin

The advantage of oily skin is that it ages at a slower rate than other skin types.

Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water to prevent the pores from being clogged. Use hot water when washing your face. Hot water dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water. Limit washing your face to two or three times a day. Too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil.

Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a reaction known as reactive seborrhea, where the oil glands work overtime to compensate for the loss of natural oils.

Avoid skin care products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. They cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink. This restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and breakouts.

To cleanse oily skin, use our OIL FREE FACIAL CLEANSER as it dissolves sebum effectively. Keep your skin very clean. When cleansing, massage your face well with your fingertips, using an upward and outward motion. Be careful not to rub soap into the skin; it can clog pores.

Avoid heavy cleansing creams. Avoid the use of harsh soaps or harsh cleansers. Do not use cleansers or lotions that contain alcohol. After cleansing, apply BIOSKINCARE to keep the skin supple. Avoid strong astringents for they will do more harm than good, stimulating an overproduction of oil.

If your skin is extremely oily, three or four daily cleansings may be in order and little or no moisturizing necessary before you are 30 years old. After that point, the skin around your eyes and mouth and on your throat will benefit from BIOSKINCARE.

Diet for Oily Skin

1. Take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt.
   
2. Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
   
3. Have your blood brought up to par by the suitable administration of necessary vitamins, iron and similar substances.
   
4. Even a slight deficiency in vitamin B2 can cause oily skin. Nutritional yeast, wheat germ and organ meats provide both vitamin B5 and vitamin B2. Other good sources of vitamin B2 are whole grains, beans, nuts, and royal jelly. Buckwheat, black beans and whole rice are excellent to supply the body with iron and rejuvenate pate skin.
   
5. Drink plenty of quality water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.
   
6. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid pork and fried and highly seasoned foods. Consume no animal fats, or heat-processed vegetable oils.
   
7. Do not cook with oil. Do not eat any oils that have been subjected to heat, whether in processing or cooking. If a little oil is necessary, such as in salad dressing, use cold-pressed avocado or olive oil only.
   
8. Do not drink soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. Avoid sugar, chocolate, and junk food.
   
9. Common Sense Recommendations
   Do not smoke. Smoking promotes enlargement of the pores and impairs the overall health of the skin.
   
10. Rub oily skin areas with apple cider vinegar for a neutralizing effect.
    
11. Regularly brushing and massage of the whole body stimulates circulation and rejuvenates the skin.
    
12. Get sufficient sleep as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its optimum during this resting phase.
    
13. Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your skin from within.

Other, complementary products

Remove Excess Skin Oils with a Non Irritating Facial Cleanser with Glycolic Acid, Lactic and Salicylic Acid

An Oil-free cleansing lotion that isn't greasy and never drying. Removes excess oil and dirt from inside the pores. Complementary in a regimen for very oily skin complexions. Use daily before BIOSKINCLEAR to keep acne breakouts at bay.

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Alpha Beta Facial Cleanser for Oily and Problematic Skin 4 oz. Regular: $19.98 - On Sale: $12.95

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