Having oily skin is a fairly common condition, but in some cases the skin's fat can have peculiarities that lead it to block natural skin transpiration. In these cases we can talk about asphyxiated skin. Asphyxiated skin can be due to various causes, and it is important to recognize its peculiarities in order to identify a possible remedy. Here is everything you need to know about asphyxiated skin, including some causes and remedies, along with some advice on how to take care of it and keep it healthy with the help of a correct beauty routine.
Asphyxiated skin: what is it?
Those who have asphyxiated skin have skin that, as the name suggests, may lack air or breath. The term refers to the fact that if in normal conditions the skin "breathes", in this situation it is instead covered with a sebaceous layer that makes natural contact with air difficult, and therefore it is defined as asphyxiated.
It is not, therefore, a true type of skin in itself but rather, in fact, a particular form of combination or oily skin, that is, a basic oily skin that however can appear dry in some areas. Asphyxiated skin can also present various imperfections, including comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and dilated pores, which can make the skin less uniform and less luminous.
The condition can arise from an excess of thick sebum, produced in quantities greater than normal by the sebaceous glands. This phenomenon in turn, can have various causes.
To help prevent asphyxiated skin, you can resort to daily hygiene and care practices, using specific and targeted products. It is also advisable to try to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy and balanced diet.
Asphyxiated skin: how to recognize it
Asphyxiated skin has a characteristic appearance that makes it quite recognizable, although in some cases it can be confused with oily skin and, often, the nuances and differences are very subtle.
Asphyxiated skin can appear dull and opaque to the eye, and the complexion may also appear less vivid and luminous than usual. In addition, the skin may have a less uniform appearance due to the various impurities that it may present, such as blackheads and dilated pores, located especially in the T-zone, near the eye contour and lips or on the cheeks, but also elsewhere on the body (back, breasts).
A possible cause is the excessive presence of dense and waxy sebum, therefore less liquid than usual, due to an overproduction by the ceroid sebaceous glands, which can tend to obstruct the pores and make skin transpiration more difficult.
So, to recap, you may be suffering from asphyxiated skin if you have an oily and dry skin surface, which gives a feeling of tension after cleansing, together with a dull complexion, a dull complexion and any impurities or skin blemishes.
Possible causes of asphyxiated skin
Asphyxiated skin can have multiple causes, often not isolated.
- First of all, everyone has their own natural predisposition to one type of skin rather than another; some have dry skin , some have oily skin, some have combination skin. It is not a determining factor in all cases and at all stages of life, but it certainly influences the appearance of the skin;
- Hormonal disorders or imbalances that manifest themselves (for both women and men) in specific periods – puberty, adolescence, pregnancy or menopause, for example – can also show themselves on the skin;
- Let's not forget the use of cosmetics and make-up that are not suitable for your skin type;
- A similar argument applies to overly aggressive hygiene, which can cause the skin to react, worsening the problem;
- Let's not forget that diet and lifestyle are often reflected in the health of our most exposed organ, the skin. An unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol or stimulants, etc.), or a diet poor in nutrients, vitamins and mineral salts, can have a harmful effect on the skin: to promote greater well-being, it would be better to achieve the right balance in nutrition and diet.
Asphyxiated skin: possible remedies
To try to improve asphyxiated skin, it is good to try to rebalance the skin conditions and make them stable. This involves using a series of skin care practices and habits that over time can help make it less oily.
First of all, it is important to pay attention to hygiene. Within the right limits, you should try to moisturize and clean your skin well, to prevent sebum, dead cells and all the impurities from remaining on the surface and causing the eruption of comedones.
Washing can be done by cleansing the skin well, without massaging for too long or too forcefully, and rinsing thoroughly with warm or cold water, taking care not to leave any soap residue.
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet can also help improve this type of problem. As we have said, habits related to nutrition and lifestyle are often reflected on the skin. So it is advisable to start doing some physical activity and adopt a varied and balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables to take vitamins and mineral salts, but also foods containing good fats such as Omega 3 and 6.
In the context of a healthy diet, food supplements can also provide support for the skin. It is also necessary to try to drink plenty of water, since dehydrated skin is more easily affected by signs of aging and imperfections.
The beauty routine for asphyxiated skin
A beauty routine is an important daily beauty gesture and can help prevent and treat asphyxiated skin.
It is particularly recommended to use products that are targeted and suitable for the skin type, and used consistently.
It is preferable to choose products specific to your skin type. For hygiene, you can try a soap targeted to your skin type, which can help prevent and combat the formation of pimples and blackheads.
If possible, prefer a daily double cleansing every evening to purify the skin. First you can use a product that acts by affinity such as oil or cleansing milk, and then a tonic or a degreasing soap that leaves the skin clean and free of sebum, but without causing dryness or flaking. Make-up must always be clean and washed off carefully, otherwise it could make the skin very difficult to breathe.
As for makeup, which is often used to avoid making imperfections too visible, it is recommended to remove makeup every evening with a dedicated beauty routine.
Every now and then, it would also be good to let your skin breathe during the day by limiting yourself to your usual beauty treatments.
Maybe take the opportunity to treat yourself to a little relaxation at home with a purifying mask.