If you are like most women, you think you have figured out your skin type and then POOF! It changes. Or even worse, you have been misdiagnosed, either by yourself, your old college roommate or the lady at the cosmetics counter. And many of us often wonder if it is possible for our skin to have multiple personality disorder, one day it is dry and the next it is oily. This kind of fluctuation makes us want to pull our hair out, which leads to another crisis in and of itself. Here we explore some of the classic characteristics of oily skin to help you determine if you, indeed, are a victim.
One of the most noticeable characteristics are the size of your pores. They tend to be a little larger and more noticeable than that someone with dry skin who has tiny pores.
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If you have overactive oil glands, you are also prone to whiteheads and blackheads. Blackheads are a result of the oil on your face being exposed to the air and oxidizing. Whiteheads are the result of dead skin cells that stick in the oil and then degrade. Neither of these scenarios is something to be desired.
Oily skin does not mean you will have acne either. Sometimes the oil will produce acne but not always so don't assume if you don't have acne that you don't have oily skin. You could very well have oily skin without having acne. And for that you should thank your lucky stars.
The reasons for this skin type are varied. Some of the more prominent reasons are hormonal fluctuations (you may notice breakouts before your period), high humidity or poor skincare. If you remove too much moisture from the outer layers of your skin, then the deeper levels will ramp up production of oil to counteract this moisture loss which results in more shine for your face...and not the good kind.
What's My Skin Type? Characteristics of Oily Skin
Ready to begin your journey to clearer skin with less shine? Visit Modern Organics International and check out the selection of oily skin care. Elizabeth Domnisch is the founder of Modern Organics International, or MOI, an e-boutique dedicated to natural skin care. Elizabeth has worked for high end cosmetics companies and has a BS in Public Health. In addition to this training, much of her expertise comes from real life situations including battling her own imperfect skin and helping clients, friends and family with theirs. After years of trial and error with her skin, Elizabeth smiles every time someone compliments her skin, which is often.