The oily skin could be a huge problem for most of the women. The oily skin can be recognized by its shiny, thick and firm appearance.

Most of the women having oily skin know how hard it could be to take a proper care of oily skin. The biggest cosmetic companies have always been trying to discover a “cure” for combination and oily skin but up to now they haven’t managed to do it. It is true that there are a few great skin care products /matifying creams, serums, gels etc. / but it seem that they just make oily skin appear less oily and don’t cure it.

Below you can read about some of the most precious ingredients which are proven to really help those people with skin problems, such as acne, large pores, pimples, skin discolorations and others. So the next time you are shopping - try to find at least one of them and include it in your skin care regimen.

Thermal water - the thermal water contains magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, sodium bicarbonate and other special ingredients and has tremendous benefit in treating the skin. It is proven that thermal water has anti-inflammatory properties which could be very beneficial for those women with sensitive and dry skin. Using a thermal spray is absolutely a must have during the hot summer months as even the oiliest skin needs hydratation. Using a spray with thermal water is very easy - simply spray it on your skin and after a minute wipe skin dry.

Tea tree oil - no wonder that the tea tree oil has been used for years in traditional medicine - it is one of the best natural skin care ‘products’. It not only fights bacteria but it actually heals the skin. Tea tree oil is a common ingredient in most of the skin care products as it nourishes and moisturizes the skin and is proven to help prevent and treat acne. Tea tree oil is especially beneficial for oily skin as it helps control shine and blemishes and has antibacterial properties. Serious skin problems such as warts, insect bites, rashes, blisters and even cold sores can benefit with tea tree oil use.

Grape seed oil - the grape seed oil has strong hydratating effect and is used primary as massage oil and a main ingredient in anti-aging creams and serums. The grape seed oil not only moisturizes the skin, but it also tightens and tones the skin. The oil is often a main ingredient in matifying products and anti-aging creams as it restores elasticity of the skin and nourishes it deeply. Due to its high linolic acid content it nourishes and moisturizes the skin deeply.

Zinc Oxide - a natural mineral that is used to protect, soothe and heal the skin. Zinc oxide is one of the most common ingredients in products treating oily and combination skin due to its unbelievable properties. It is proven that the zinc oxide has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Zinc is known to support increased collages “turnover” and promote cell division. It could be very beneficial for those with oily skin as it controls the excess sebum /oil/ production and eliminates shine. Zinc oxide is used not only in the skincare products but also in the makeup products especially foundations and face powders.