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Having healthy skin and hair is mostly a balance game between oil production (sebum) and the right products. Sebum is a special oily substance produced by the human body, which is necessary for proper skin and hair health. Too much sebum can lead to greasy skin, oily hair, and the development of acne, while having too little can make skin dry, tight, and irritable. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to discern, adjust and balance sebum production for healthier skin and hair.
Understand what Sebum Actually is
Sebum is an oily or waxy substance that protects and hydrates the human skin, scalp and hair. It is made by the sebaceous glands which are located beneath the skin. Sebum helps the skin and scalp resist water loss, which keeps it healthy, function and look good.
Cleanse Gently
A great way to balance and keep up sebum production is to cleanse and care for your face gently. Use lukewarm water and a mild cleanser formulated for your skin type every day. Exfoliation also helps keep sebum production in balance, but always use a gentle scrubbing product, as harsh exfoliators can strip oil from the skin.
Control Stress
Stress has a huge effect on our skin as hormones released from the body during times of stress can lead to excess sebum production. To keep a balance of sebum it’s important to reduce your stress levels where you can.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Having a well-balanced diet is important for all round health and an imbalanced diet can also mean imbalanced sebum production. Eating enough proteins, healthy fats, and fiber helps create the right kind of balance between sebum production.
Avoid Heavy Fabrics
Wearing fabrics that are too heavy can irritate and dry out the skin, leading to an imbalance in sebum production. Choose lightweight fabrics and consider avoiding wool and synthetic materials.
Use Right Products
Sebum reacts to the products we use on our skin, so it’s best to choose the right kind of moisturizers, cleansers and make-up products. Choose products that are tailored to your chosen skin type, as this will be the best way to keep your sebum production balanced.
Keep an Eye on the Balance
In order to keep your sebum production balanced, you must not only make sure to observe the above steps, but also keep an eye on the balance. If your skin feels more dry or oily than usual, try altering your routine in order to reestablish balance.
By adjusting your lifestyle and products, you can make sure that sebum production is balanced, giving better skin and hair health. A balanced sebum production ensures that skin isn’t too dry or too oily, and makes it healthier overall.
