There’s nothing worse than perpetually oily skin, especially if you’ve tried all the cleansers and the moisturizers and nothing seems to help. Luckily, if you’re in the Anchorage area, Marie’s Beauty Salon & Supply is here to help! Stop by our beauty salon and our experts will help you find the right skin care products for your oily or dry skin. We want to make sure that your first choice for hair, nail, and skin products is the right one. Visit our salon or give us a call to schedule an appointment!

Have you ever wondered what causes your oily skin? In this blog, we will look at some of the underlying causes of oily skin and some easy ways to treat it at home.

Genetics

If either of your parents had or still has oily skin, they could be to blame for your skin-care woes. Unfortunately, oily skin is genetic and therefore can be passed down through the family line. You may be blaming your parents now, but keep in mind that down the road, you’ll probably be the one being blamed.

Unhealthy Diet

Growing up, you were probably told that eating copious amounts of junk food would give you acne. As it turns out, a poor diet could be a contributing factor to your oily skin. Sugar, refined carbohydrates, and dairy all cause an overproduction of sebum, which is an oil that is produced by your body naturally. An overproduction of sebum will result in oily skin, especially in your t-zone.

If you’re really struggling with oily skin, the best remedy is to limit your intake of sugar, carbohydrates, and dairy.

Cosmetics

One quick fix for oily skin is to reach for a bottle of foundation or toner, but in reality, this could actually be making your oily skin worse. When you buy beauty products, it’s important to buy the right ones for your skin type. For example, with oily skin, you want to buy products that say they are oil-free or are made specifically for people with oily skin. If you wear makeup that sits too heavily on your skin, it can clog your pores and cause your body to produce more oil.

Having trouble finding the right products for your skin? Stop by Marie’s Beauty Supply & Salon! Not only can you find salon-quality skin care products, but our experts will be able to help match you with the right products for your skin type. Visit us in Anchorage today!

Over-Washing

When you look in the mirror and notice your skin is shiny and oily, your first instinct is probably to wash it. Washing your face may sound like the easiest solution, but it could actually be the biggest problem. It may be part of your skin care routine to wash your face three or more times a day, however, when you wash your face with washcloths, harsh cleansers, and exfoliants, you’re actually stripping your skin of its natural moisture. This, in turn, leads to an overproduction of oil. It’s best to wash your face once in the morning and once before you go to bed.

Stress

Stress is never your friend. Whether you are stressing about a big test, trouble at work, or even about finding the right skin care products, the body will respond to your stress by increasing oil production.

If you’re having trouble with oily skin and you need relief, visit Marie’s Beauty Supply & Salon. Our expert staff will help you find skin care products that fit your skin type and make your skin glow. Stop in today or contact us to schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon!