Oily skin and hair, what can I do?

Excess oil, both on the skin and in the hair, can be very annoying. There are a series of habits, care, tricks and solutions that allow you to control this problem.

One of the ideas that arise among people with excess body fat is the question of whether oily skin and hair are related. According to the experts at Ducray Dermatological Laboratories, the answer is yes.

Oily hair can be caused by several factors: hormonal changes, poor eating habits, stress, intake of certain medications, or the accumulation of sebum on the scalp due to washing with inappropriate products, as explained by the specialists at Hospital Capilar (https: //hospitalcapilar.com).

Oily skin and hair are consequences of the hyperproduction of sebum from our sebaceous glands, “which are especially abundant in the scalp and in the central area of ​​the face, that is, the T-zone, which includes: chin, forehead and nose and its edges, as well as in the upper part of the trunk, that is to say the back and the neckline, affirm from Ducray (www.ducray.com/es).

THE COMPLEXION.

Oil glands can overproduce for a variety of reasons, but for most people, having an oily face is down to genetics.

Esperanza Sáenz, responsible for image at Nezeni Cosmetics (www.nezeni.com), indicates: “With excess oil on the skin of the face, the pores become clogged and pimples and acne breakouts could appear.”

But the specialist adds that it is not bad at all to have this type of skin because “it is less likely to show premature signs of aging and it always appears younger than dry skin, because the natural oils of the dermis make it less prone to suffering. fine lines and wrinkles.

One thing to keep in mind is that some people hide their oily complexion with makeup “and it can be frustrating, because the fat will eventually come to the surface. The best thing is to use blotting papers and specific mattifying bases”, adds Esperanza Sáenz.

TRICKS FOR EXCESS BODY FAT.

But specialists also indicate that there are different options to reduce the amount of sebum that is produced, for example, exfoliating the area on a regular basis.

“Although our instinct tells us to use the most abrasive exfoliant, it is best to choose a gentle one. This way we will avoid damaging the skin in the long term”, indicates Sáenz.

But one should not indulge in excessive exfoliation, “because, as paradoxical as it may seem, this can cause even more sebum to be produced, due to the signals that the skin sends to the glands. If you take away its natural oils, the skin will send a signal to make even more oil than before, causing greasy chaos.”

The best thing, according to Sáenz, is “if possible in the morning and before going to bed, cleanse the area using micellar water and avoid products that contain comedogenic oils, as they can clog pores and cause acne.”

Among the disadvantages of an oily face is that it can suffer from spots or hyperpigmentation after it breaks out, so it should be prevented, which is why the expert says that “regular exfoliation helps, but the use of a good sun protection cream will come in very handy.” well to minimize the chance of these dark spots or marks appearing.”

THE HAIR.

The sebaceous glands produce sebum as a protective measure for the hair fibers against external factors. Oily hair is a consequence of an excess in that sebum production.

“The causes can be like those of a greasy face: hormonal changes, stress, increased physical activity, some systemic diseases, the use of medications, washing the hair with inappropriate products, a bad washing technique, the abuse of hats, caps or touched, or excessive manipulation of the hair”, explains Dr. Mª Eugenia Segovia, hair surgeon at the Hospital Capilar clinic.

Oily hair looks matted, unkempt and lacks volume. A situation that worsens in summer due to the external aggressions to which the hair is subjected, in addition to the excessive sweating typical of the time.

From Hospital Capilar they add that this type of hair can cause, in the worst case, an obstruction in the oxygenation of the hair, preventing it from receiving the necessary contributions of nutrients and oxygenation that it needs for its maintenance, with excessive hair loss or the appearance of seborrheic dermatitis, related to alopecia, which entails symptoms such as itching, redness and peeling at the capillary level.

IDEAS FOR OILY HAIR.

“We must use a shampoo that is appropriate to our needs, bearing in mind that it is not the hair that we must wash, but rather the scalp,” says Dr. Segovia.

The product should be applied with a massage, leaving it to act for a few minutes and then rinsing it off with lukewarm water, but “we must make sure that we remove the remains of the shampoo or other elements that we use, since, otherwise, they will accumulate in the dirt prior to washing”, adds the surgeon.

Who points out that, “given that the excess production of fat is usually related to a deregulation of the pH, it will be convenient to combine a sebum-regulating shampoo that cleans more deeply with another of frequent use with a neutral pH, in order to achieve the rebalancing of the same”.

In addition, it is advisable not to abuse the use of dry shampoos to keep the hair looking clean for more days, since more dirt can accumulate and irritate the scalp.

The doctor also recommends conditioners and masks, but applied from the middle to the ends and never at the root, as well as the use of a hair scrub once a week, to help keep the scalp free of residue.

In hot weather, it can even be washed twice a day, if necessary. “It is a myth that we should not wash our hair daily. It should be washed as needed. If we do not wash it enough, we will plug it by accumulating excess sebum, causing stress to the follicles that will contribute to weakening and subsequent hair loss”, emphasizes the specialist at Hospital Capilar.

In addition, to combat oily hair “it will be essential to eat a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding, as far as possible, ultra-processed foods, alcohol or refined sugars and increasing the consumption of foods rich in vitamins and minerals; since diets deficient in vitamins, mainly from group B, can increase the levels of sebaceous secretion”, concludes the doctor.

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