When the sebaceous glands excrete more than required oil; the result is oily face; as they are situated in the depth of the dermis. Since these glands are in connection with the shafts of the hair and secretes lipids. The face tends to become oily frequently and the end result is acne; this because oil attracts dust and bacteria with it. The reason for an oily face could be hereditary, weather conditions, cosmetic usage and abnormal hormone production. In such a condition the sebaceous glands throw out all the sebum through the pores of the skin. There are chemical treatments for oily skin; however, they could cause further allergies and so herbal treatment for oily skin is the safest resort.

Aloe vera is known for its propensities for the goodness of the skin and so if you happen to suffer from oily skin then apply the juice or extract of aloe vera on to your face and leave the application for 15 minutes. Then rinse it off with cold water and pat dry. By doing this you would get rid of oily face in a week. Similarly tomato juice is also very good in getting rid of the symptoms of oily face. The application is the same as aloe vera.

Tags: Aloe Vera, Oily face, sebaceous glands, sebum, Tomato juice

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