Skin of all types should remain moisturised A considerable degree of dampness should be
maintained to make skin less liable to infections that tend to attack the skin.
While we consider that both skin types, oily and dry, require a certain level of moisture, the oily portion demands greater care and intensive cleansing.
Greasy skin is more prone to bacterial attacks resulting to acne for bacteria thrive on these areas. Oil produced by your sudoriferous glands (oil glands) contains cellular debris which is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria.
If your skin is too oily, bacteria may feed on this part and multiple as a result of continued nourishment. If any of these micro-organisms gets in the way to the skin pore, multiply and deposit sedimentary toxic material, it clogs the pore and eventually initiates infection.
Oily, Dry skin and Essential Oils
Remedies for both skin types are accorded with different kinds of medications. For oily
skin, oil-removal skin care products for oily skin are applicable, and oil-based skin care
products for dry skin are required for skin lacking the minimum moisture requirement.
Dry skin is a result of a low sebum (oil) level on the skin which makes the skin unable to
retain enough moisture. Oil locks in the required moisture to maintain structural flexibility and protect the skin, at a certain degree, from harmful rays of the sun.
If the skin lacks any of these characteristics, you will experience the feeling of “tightness”, burning sensation, itchiness, irritability, and increased sensitivity to texture and
temperature.
This condition may be a result of improper caring of the skin including but not limited to too much scrubbing, too much exposure sunlight, frequent washing, poor diet, chemical
vulnerability, hereditary condition as in ichthyosis, and other pre-existing medical condition such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, hypothyroidism, and medications such
as diuretic drugs, antihistamine, etc.
Oily skin poses a lot of problem for most people. Skin looks dul ; pores are enlarged and
prone to blemishes such as blackheads. If left untreated, it may result to acne infections.
Greasy-looking skin are more common for people who are pregnant, uses oil-based
cosmetic products and people with varying or unstable hormone levels.
Like most traits, oily skin can be traced to parents and are inherited. Diet and weather also induces one’s skin to become oily.
Having al this information at hand, you will be able to choose essential oil that is
compatible with your skin type. Essential oils are best in supporting treatment for oily and dry skin. Essential oils makes skin trap the right amount of moisture needed to maintain
healthy skin, with fewer blemishes, and inhibit the growth of other micro-organisms, etc.
For oily skin, you can choose either or a combination of any of the following essential oils: Geranium, Bergamot, Juniper, Cedar wood, and Sage. Cypress and Frankincense are also
nice alternative. Lemon is excel ent and al natural.
Rose, Patchouli, and Hyssop are best for dry skin. Lavender and Geranium can be used
for both types of skin and people with history of al ergic reaction to scents. For some,
Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood are also used.
Chapter 6. How to Protect Skin
No one can deny that having a healthy, fair skin is critical to a living a perfectly wonderful life. It frees you from the wrath of symptoms caused by skin diseases.
Skin is perhaps one of the most important parts of your body for it protects you from a host of diseases that may pose a threat to your existence.
It is our body’s main line of defence. It guards you from all infections and insulates your body from the ever-fluctuating external environment in order to keep a relatively stable
body temperature.
It is the body’s main point of contact to the outside world, sending constant information to the brain about pain, heat, texture, cold, etc.
With this in mind, there is no doubt that proper skin care and staying away from skin
damaging activities will do yourself and your skin particularly, a big favour