Medical, Home-Made and Hygiene Practices That May Help In Sebum Control

Sebum is oil produced under the skin due to the slow breakdown of fats. When it is not well controlled, it results in acne. Therefore there is need to control sebum production to prevent acne formation. The various methods of controlling sebum are medical control, home remedies and hygiene observation.

Medical Methods of Sebum Control Include:

Retinoid prescription   

A dermatologist can provide this prescription. Retinoid is a kind of medication most prescribed for acne and excess sebum production. Retinoid can be administered orally, like Accutane, or natural topical medicines. Topical medication is the likes of tazarotene, isotretinoin, adapalene which is sold as an over the counter prescription drug. There is a likelihood of a tropical retinoid prescription before an oral one to prevent the side effects. Retinoid may have side effects of dry skin.

Androgen inhibitors

These are a medical prescription that is available for sebum control. Excess androgen hormone such as cyproterone may cause the production of excess oil. The androgen inhibitors help reduce the amount of sebum produced by the body. The medication could be tropical or oral, and one of them is Vitamin B5.

Birth control pills

The birth control pills with estrogen are prescribed for women who have excess production of sebum. The pills help reduce the skin oiliness by lowering androgens in the body. Low levels of androgen mean low levels of sebum production.

 Undergoing therapy

Therapy such as light laser therapy is another procedure that may help in sebum control. This therapy works to reduce oil production from sebaceous glands. However, some of these medications can result in a light-sensitive skin. Therefore it is wise to choose either light or laser therapy and stick with it. The treatment is non-invasive and safe consequently it could be used by people who cannot use medications to treat oily skin such as pregnant women.

The Cleanness Practices For Controlling Sebum Are:

Using a gentle cleanser

  The other way to control excess oil is using a gentle non-comendogenic body wash or face wash. Some of the harsh bathing soaps may cause the skin to produce more oil. The cleansing products such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid or the oil-free cleaners help dissolve oils and clean the surface. It is good to try a small amount of cleanser before using it as some of them may irritate your skin.

Warm water

Using warm water in rinsing your face and washing your face is a better way to control sebum. Hot water irritates skin and makes it produce more oil when used for bathing. To regulate this oil secretion, avoid hot water and instead use warm water.

Natural Home Remedies To Control Sebum Are:

Baking soda mask

Baking soda mask is another element that may be very effective in sebum control. The mask is made by mixing three teaspoonfuls of baking soda with a tablespoon of water. The mask is applied to the skin and massaged. After five minutes the face is rinsed and dried. The process should be done twice a week for better results.

Green tea

This product can help reduce the amount of sebum produced. Its anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties make very good in skin protection against acne.

Using argan oil as a moisturizer

Use of organ oil may help reduce sebum production for people with oily skin. Besides lowering oil production, organ oil moisturizes the skin hence balancing skins natural oil levels. The organ oil may be used directly on your skin.

Homemade egg white mask

An egg white can work magic on the skin when mixed with honey. To make the egg white mask, mix an egg white with a spoonful of honey. For a thick paste, you may add a little flour. The cover is applied to the face or any other part of the body that has excess oil. Egg white soaks the excess oil/ sebum from the skin. For practical use, the mask should be washed off after 10 minutes.