You might want to remove oily skin from face and neck, but you don’t want to go overboard. Stripping the skin’s natural oils will cause you to look older.This article will teach you how to balance sebum production, so that the area is neither too oily, nor too dry.

Skin's Natural Lubricant

Sebum is the skin’s natural lubricant. It is produced by the sebaceous glands deep beneath the skin’s layers. Even regular tap water strips sebum, away. Studies have shown that to be true. So, if regular daily cleansing is not removing excessive oils, then the sebaceous glands must be "over-productive".

Normally, the glands produce just enough sebum to lubricate and protect the hair and skin from drying wind and other elements. But, there are some things that stimulate sebum production.

Teenagers often want to remove oily skin from face and neck, because the sebaceous glands are stimulated by hormonal changes that occur during puberty. Other things that stimulate the glands include steroid usage.

Skin and Diet

Research indicates that diet plays a role. Eating simple carbohydrates, such as sugary foods and beverages increase the production of insulin and glucose. In turn, those things stimulate the production of sebum. So, people that want to remove oily skin from face and neck should consider reducing their intake of simple carbohydrates, but not fruits and vegetables.

People with excessive sebum production often have frequent breakouts or acne. Research has shown that people with acne tend to have lower than normal levels of the vitamins A and E circulating in their bloodstream. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of those vitamins. So, eat your veggies.

Whatever role diet plays, it is probably small. A good skincare routine is most important. The necessary steps include appropriate cleansing, regular moisturizing and the use of the right health and beauty aids.

Men and Shaving - Oiliness

Men that shave often have excessive oiliness, because the shaving lubricants that they use contain greasy ingredients like petrolatum or mineral oil. Those ingredients are often included in women’s makeup as well. Anyone that wants to remove oily skin from face and neck should read the labels of their skincare products and stop using the ones that contain petrolatum or mineral oil.

Cleansing is appropriate when it is not too harsh. Over-cleansing can stimulate the glands to produce more sebum. It also causes irritation and inflammation, which increases the likelihood of breakouts and has an aging effect.

Daily Regimen

On a daily basis, use a cream containing maracuja, a special passion fruit extract that balances sebum production. That way, your skin will not be too oily or too dry.

Weekly Routine

On a weekly or bi-weekly basis, use a deep-cleansing mask that contains special clay extracts called kaolin and bentone gel. They work together to absorb excessive oils and dirt.

Skin and Health Connection

If you use the right skincare products, you can remove oily skin from face and neck, while supporting the skin’s health. That should be your ultimate goal. And now for more information, please see my website below, on how to remove oily skin from face and neck