Oily skin? Advice that actually WORKS gets 10 points! Details inside..please help??

Question

Every morning, I take a shower before going to school. After a couple of hours, during class, my face gets really really oily. If I touch my forehead, oil is practically raining out of it. What can I do before school that would prevent this from happening? PS: I do not wear makeup or anything on my face

Answer 1

Sounds like you may be using the wrong moisturizer or possibly not using any at all. Be sure you are using a mild face wash, something that will not over dry your skin. Also, be sure to use an oil free moisturizer after your shower. If you are using something to dry out your skin, the reaction you will get is your skin over compensating with oil to try and remedy the dryness. If you use a moisturuzer, your skin will not have to do that. I really like MD Skincare (www.mdskincare.com). Their face wash is very mild and they have a wonderful tinted moisturizer that makes your skin look so nice. Good luck.

Answer 2

In the shower in the morning I wash my face with Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash. It's a bit expensive but it really works.
You can use any cleaner with salycilic acid I just find this one works really well for making my skin less oily throughout the day. The other thing I do is buy the cream with 5% benzoyl peroxide, I use Clean and Clear Persa Gel. After I wash my face/get out of the shower I put a really thin layer of it on my forehead, nose and chin. My face still gets oily after a few hours but not nearly as much. Also take some cleanser or soap and wash your face at lunchtime, that's what I used to do when I was in high school. I sympathize, my skin is horribly oily. It sucks.

Answer 3

I have this same problem, however I have found out this. Find a face wash that has a Ph balance to it such as Trucco or i use Phisoderm. Wash twice a day. Using an astringent when you have an already oily face will make it go into overdrive. So if you MUST use one try to only use it a few times a week. Make sure you moisturize. Phisoderm and Biore both make good systems and moisturizers for oily skin. I'm using Biore's right now. Just look for a moisturizer that says it's for oily skin. Then once a week use a clay mask to help prevent oily skin. Biore or Phisoderm are both affordable and work great! My skin used to get really oily in a few hours, now it takes almost the whole work day. If you need to blot your face with toilet paper.....it works better than anything I've tried...especially those face blotter things.

Answer 4

Sometimes skin overreacts and becomes oily because the skin is dried out. You may be drying out your skin by showering in the morning. Also, if you're showering in the morning, dirt and other stuff is sitting on your face all day and you are sleeping in it all night!

Try taking a hot shower at night, right before bed. Use a good cleanser - not something from a drugstore but a good quality brand like Lancome. Then, in the morning, just rinse your face with some cool water and apply a good moisturizer. Taking a shower at night makes a huge difference for me.

Answer 5

I have the same problem, the only thing that helps at all is those oil blotters and they only work for a little while. You know what's wierd? My face is less oily when wearing makeup than with out it.
I hope someone else has better suggestions, cause I have the same question. I've tried every acne medicine known to man and all kinds of prescriptions, and nothing helps me either. Like I said the oil blotters work pretty good, but it's not a permanent solution.

Answer 6

Get some pressing papers that are made with rice and dab at your face with them throughout the day. Also, I favor bringing a gentle cleanser or toner with you to keep your face fresh throughout the day. Like, during lunch or between classes, wash your face quickly. But make sure that you're not overscrubbing. Also, drink more water and be a little watchful of what you eat because that can increase oil on your skin, too.

Answer 7

I had problems like that too
but i tried using these easy face masks

Mask 1. It works wonders - Grate an apple finely and then add about 4 tablespoons of honey. Mix it well apply it to your face wait 10 minutes and rinse.

Mask 2. You will need:
1 egg white
6 drops witch hazel
6 drops lemon juice
Whisk the egg white until it's stiff, and then add the remaining ingredients. Gently apply the mixture to your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave to dry for 15 minutes or so. Rinse well with warm water.

Mask 3. Tomato Mask: For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

they all work!!

good luck ;)

Answer 8

I have really oily skin as well and I have tried every product out there and none of them worked,the only thing that truly worked for me was to stop drinking soda and drink tons of water to keep my skin hydrated so it wont produce all the oil because of the lack of hydration...I know you probably hear it all the time,but it does work it'll take about a month before you see the results,but just try it!Good Luck!!!!

Answer 9

Swab the decks, matey. Skin-care companies have come up with nifty foil-wrapped packets of alcohol-saturated wipes for oily skin. They're similar to the larger wipes that women with children often carry for tidying up kids away from home. The smaller facial wipes are easy to tuck into your handbag or briefcase. Then, when you notice that your nose is shiny with oil, you can peel a packet apart in a bathroom and wipe the oil from your face. The alcohol cuts through the oil and dries up your skin. They smell nice and refreshing and they're very convenient. Look for Tyrosum wipes, among other brands, in major drugstores, or ask your pharmacist to order them.

Wash with care. If you have oily skin, you may be tempted to scrub that oil away every chance you get. But washing your face too much--more than three times a day--may stimulate your skin to produce more oil. Every skin pore is a little oil factory, and your skin knows how much is produced--as if it had a little dipstick. So if you constantly remove that oil, your skin says, 'Oops! Not enough oil. Better make some more.'

Hard scrubbing and rubbing stirs up the oil glands, too, so be gentle. And if you have oily skin, avoid superfatted soaps (intended to moisturize as they clean) like Dove and Tone--your skin doesn't need any added oil. Antibacterial soaps (like Dial and antibacterial Lever 2000) are helpful. That's because oily skin has a tendency to clog the pores and foster bacterial growth.

Rely on witch hazel. Among dermatologists witch hazel is a popular astringent. Don't let the name fool you. Witch hazel is mild and doesn't have a lot of added ingredients. It's always best to keep skin-care products as simple as possible--use the purest products. And be wary of natural products containing essential oils (extracts of herbs used in aromatherapy and massage)--some people are allergic to them.

Go powder your nose. Talcum powder, whether it's formulated for the body or if it's loose face powder, is oil-free. What's more, talc blots the oil on your skin. People with oily skin need a little powder after they bathe and when they apply makeup.

Apply loose face powder after applying foundation. Pressed powder is not recommended, because it contains some oil and may make acne worse in susceptible women.

Answer 10

Do you apply moisturizing creams like Nivea on your face? That will also cause the above-mentioned condition. There are products out there that will help to have a non-oily skin. Since I am not a lady, nor do I use any, I can't recommend a specific product. Good luck.