The sides of my nose are very oily when I wake up in the morning

The phenomenon of oily sides of the nose when you wake up in the morning is a characteristic of oily skin, which is mainly caused by the excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands in the human body. People with oily skin have greasy faces, which are difficult to clean and can easily cause skin diseases. In addition to understanding the causes, we also need to know the correct skin care methods to improve the effects of oily skin.

Oily skin

Causes

The normal development and maintenance of sebaceous glands are necessary for the dynamic balance of the skin. When they atrophy and the lipid composition of sebum is destroyed, it will cause certain skin dysfunction. Factors that affect the secretory function of sebaceous glands include: gender and age, endocrine factors, skin moisture, diet and nutrition, etc.

1. Gender and age

The secretory function of the sebaceous glands is strong at birth, drops to a very low level after 6 months, and remains at a low level during childhood. With the onset of puberty, the secretion of sebaceous glands of both men and women gradually increases, reaching a peak between the ages of 16 and 20, and then maintains this level. Sebaceous gland secretion begins to decrease in women around 40 years old and in men after 50 years old.

2. Endocrine factors

The sebaceous gland is a target organ of androgens, and its hyperfunction is mainly related to the disorder of sex hormone secretion. Testosterone increases the size of the sebaceous glands and their secretion. In particular, the overactivity of 5α-reductase, the catalyst for sebum synthesis in the human body, leads to increased secretion of dihydrotestosterone, which in turn causes increased secretion of sebaceous glands.

3. Skin moisture

The humidity on the skin surface affects the secretion and diffusion of sebum. When the humidity on the skin surface is high, the emulsification and diffusion of sebum will become slow. When the skin is in a dry environment for a long time, the sebaceous glands will become overactive and abnormal oil secretion will occur.

4. Dietary factors

Dietary factors can affect the secretion of sebaceous glands. Regular consumption of greasy food, spicy food, and high-sugar and high-calorie food can increase the secretion of sebaceous glands.

Nursing

1. Hydration and Moisturization

Moisturizing is crucial for oily skin care. The reason why the skin becomes oily is that when the body does not have enough water, the body will overdraw the water of the skin, and the skin will automatically secrete oil to protect the body's moisture, so hydrating and moisturizing is the key to oil control. Therefore, oily skin must pay attention to timely hydration and moisturizing while controlling oil.

2. Clean thoroughly

When caring for oily skin, you should also pay attention to keeping the skin clean. People with oily skin should wash their face at least twice a day. When washing your face, first clean the forehead and wings of the nose, then the chin and cheeks. Follow the order from bottom to top and from outside to inside to thoroughly clean the skin.

3. Choice of facial cleanser

People with oily skin are best to choose a milder facial cleanser to wash their face. The water temperature should be around 20℃. Too hot will cause the sebum to lose moisture, while too cold will not clean thoroughly.

4. Choice of shrinking water

Using astringent water containing trace amounts of alcohol can not only replenish moisture and regulate the acid-base balance of the skin, but also shrink pores and inhibit oil secretion. But if your skin is sensitive, it is best not to use lotion containing alcohol. You can use a cooling toner or frozen distilled water instead.