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Experts say that the culprits responsible for your "shiny aura" are the sebum or oil-producing glands underneath your skin, which are also known as sebaceous glands. Normally, these oil glands produce the needed amount of moisture to protect your skin. But they can be triggered by the DHT hormone to produce unnecessary amounts of oil.

Oily skin is produced when the sebaceous glands are overactive and start producing excess oil. This causes the skin to take on a shiny parents and enlarges the pores. This can occur from many reasons and are products of such factors as heredity, diet, hormone levels, certain cosmetics, excessive exposure to humidity and heat, pregnancy and birth control pills.

While we associate this with adolescents who have extremely active hormones, it actually doesn't discriminate by age. Anyone can get it at any time. However, as people outgrow adolescence their skin drastically improves, in oily skin and blemishes become a bad memory. It's a welcome and comforting sight to see skin improving as a result.

This is where natural ingredients like Babassu can help. This natural light wax is derived from the Babassu palm found in Brazil. It moisturizes the skin without making it oily and keeps the sebum levels in check. Babassu forms an invisible barrier on the skin which keeps out the dirt and grime and helps keep the pores clean and unblocked.

Potentially, vitamin C can benefit skin in two important ways. Firstly, vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a key structural protein of the skin. Adding vitamin C to a culture of skin cells (fibroblasts) dramatically increases the synthesis of collagen. Secondly, vitamin C is an antioxidant and can help reduce skin damage caused by free radicals.

Always remove make-up before you go to bed...no matter how tired you are! It only takes a minute or two and will help prevent dirt buildup and clogged pores.

Water is the best natural cleanser and helps clean the body of toxins most effectively. A regular external beauty care regime should also be followed to acquire that glow, a reason for everyone is envy. A general skin care routine can consist of the basics - that is, cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

To bring a clear tone to the skin, use mud masks. Blend 1 teaspoon of raw honey in clay and mix it with water to form a fine paste. Spread the mixture on the face and preserve it on the face for about 15 minutes. To remove the above mixture, rinse the face with lukewarm water. Repeat the procedure for nearly three times a week.

So, while you think that you're doing your complexion a favor by using these, you're actually making the problem even worse!That's not to say that you should go out and find just any cleanser, though. A great choice for you would be a cleanser that contains amino fruit acid, along with a low pH. Never wash your face more than twice per day, as this will only serve to irritate the skin. Another oily skin myth is that you should avoid moisturizer.

These are the most common and effective ingredients one must look for in a moisturizing cream. Therefore, taking care of our skin needs tender, loving, care and patience. Also, in order to achieve the desired outcome, it is also helpful for one to consult a licensed dermatologist.