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What to do about Oily Skin?

By lukas9695 on 04 May 2007

My skin gets really oily a lot. I've tried different cleansers, but all they do is make my face feel really dry and cause it to get oilier. Any tips?

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lora (unregistered guest) 5 May 2007
Most skin care products for oily skin have a lot of alcohol in them, specifically SD40 alcohol, which strips the acid mantle from the skin and is very drying which often kicks the sebaceous glands into overdrive so they produce even more oil. You need products which will hydrate the skin without using oils (especially mineral oil) and that don't contain harsh alcohols. I have found products that is fabulous for oily skin. Good Luck!
guest (unregistered guest) 8 May 2007
i have combi skin and am in search of a moisturiser to control my oily tzone...and have come up with oils! yes, i was sceptical as to how can oils help oily skin, but with more search into how it has helped ppl with oily skin, there are about 70% which say that some oils are great. as for cleansers, use a gentle one that wont aggravate the skin, im using paulas choice cleanser and it is VERY gentle yet makes my skin feel clean and soft-ish
nickmutt 12 May 2007
Hi, Try this recipe: (Home Made Mask for Oily Skin) Ingredients: 6 oz plain yogurt 2 drops of thyme oil 2 drops of mint oil Juice from 1 lemon ½ packet of yeast 2 Tbsp of starch from potatoes (let potatoes sit in water for several hours; use 2 Tbsp of the milky water) Method of Preparation: Combine ingredients in food processor. Apply to entire face paying particular attention to pimples and blackheads. Leave the mask on for ten to twenty minutes. Rinse. Good Day!! - Nick Mutt
Rachel (unregistered guest) 18 Jul 2007
If you have oily skin that's giving you zits, you should try OXY products. They just did a test on the TODAY show and they performed as well as Proactiv! And they're MUCH cheaper. I definitely recommend trying them out...my face looks great.
Beauty in Seattle 19 Jul 2007
Here's my blog post about the Today show proactiv review and other acne treatment reviews.
Eric K (Community Manager) 18 Jul 2007
My forehead is very oily, while the rest of my face is very dry and sensitive. (My skin is so sensitive that I get ezcema on my hands if I use standard soap.) I've found that most acne cleansers don't work for my face -- they just over-dry the sensitive areas and encourage additional oil production on my oily forehead. I don't get inflamed acne often, yet I ALWAYS have whiteheads on my forehead. After a lot of trial and error, I've found that applying salicyclic acid (2%) to my forehead with a cotton swab was the only thing that reduced or prevented whiteheads, without over-drying the rest of my face. Apparently the salicyclic acid dissolves the dead skin cells (keratin) that block pores, causing whiteheads. Try using 2% salicylic acid on the oily parts of your face twice per day.
Bama Hayseed 15 Jun 2009
Hi Lukas9695, Has anyone given you any advice that has made a difference for oily skin? I'm not getting anywhere.
Jerome B 11 Jun 2011
Hello Everyone, I am a skin consultant and I would be happy to help! Have you tried the Arbonne Clear Advantage Line of Acne Products? The products are effective at unclogging pores yet gentle enough to help restore your skin. Please feel free to email me at Jerome.Benanti09@gmail.com for more information and I would be happy to get you 20% off your order!
gene25 16 Jul 2011
After much research I fine the best treatment is the natural one. Rub lemon on your face, rinse with water or a mild soap. Be sure to be properly hydrated by drinking plenty of water and green tea.Have a high fiber diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and leave off the fatty fried foods. This is not the fastest,but the safest and most effective.

Gene Coleman
weegie 17 Oct 2011
What does this even mean and how is it a response??? Acne diseases?
marklee99 10 Aug 2011

I use clean and clear oil absorbent sheets.Its really great especially if your not in your own bathroom to wash your face.Its really convenient I carry it with me everywhere,and you can actually see the oil on the sheet from your face.
 

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