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How to Heal Oily Skin Blemishes - Maracuja

Maracuja is one of the beneficial ingredients for people with blemishes caused by oily skin.  If you read the previous article, you know that excessive oiliness is one of the causes of certain kinds of blemishes, including pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.  But, using a harsh cleanser or astringent to strip away the oil is actually counterproductive.  Balance is the key.

• Natural Skin Oil - Keep It Balanced

The skin’s natural oils are called sebum.  They are produced by the sebaceous glands with the pores, which are actually hair follicles.  When the sebaceous glands are stimulated, they can produce more sebum than necessary.  The glands can also become inflamed, which would cause a pimple to form.

Too little sebum causes excessive dryness, which is a cause of wrinkling and premature aging.  So, while you might think that having oily skin is a curse, there are some benefits. 

Using an astringent or harsh cleanser will actually stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum.  It can also cause them to become inflamed, which would lead to blemishes.

• How to Balance Your Skin Oil

Maracuja balances and regulates sebum production, which will prevent excessive oiliness and excessive dryness.  Instead of causing irritation or inflammation, it is soothing. 

Maracuja is a natural emollient derived from the seeds of two types of passion flowers.  Those seeds are rich in the vitamins A, C and B, as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorous and iron, which are important to the skin’s health and moisture balance. 

• Beware of Synthetics

Concentrated vitamin C and synthetic vitamin A are sometimes prescribed by dermatologists for their patients that suffer from acne-related blemishes.  But, there are unwanted side effects that include redness, excessive dryness and irritation.

Synthetic vitamin A has also been used to reverse wrinkles, but the same side effects are noted; redness, dryness and irritation.  So, creams containing those ingredients can actually make you look worse instead of better. 

• Natural is THE Best Way

Natural sources of vitamin A and C provide the benefits for oily skin, blemishes and wrinkles without causing the side effects.

People that do know they are supposed to use moisturizers following the use of acne products sometimes complain that they do not like the way lotion feels.  Maracuja feels wonderful going on.  Other lotions contain petrolatum or mineral oil, which is why they feel oily and greasy.

Age-Defense Active Day Cream  is the moisturizer I recommend for people that have blemishes and oily skin.  It contains maracuja and other unique natural ingredients.