How do I control my oily skin?

Question

My face is very oily. Thru out the day I have to blot my face to rid the excess oil. At times I forget, leaving me with a very shiny face. I've heard oily skin will keep premature wrinkles from developing.If that's true, then I don;t mind my oily complexition. But it is really a nuisance, and people do comment on how shiny my face gets.

Answer 1

Diet for Oily Skin
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Oily Skin Care Tips
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Oily Skin Care and Treatment
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Answer 2

I've heard oily skin will keep premature wrinkles from developing.If that's true, then I don;t mind my oily complexition.

this is true.

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Treatment

Oil Blotting Papers:
Use of oil blotting papers significantly reduces the surface oil on the skin. As these papers work only on the surface of the skin, they will not stop more oil production as may be wrongly believed by some.

Retinoids:
Topical retinoids reduce oils and also dry the skin. Talk to your doctor about which topical retinoid will help you. You will also get many combinations of retinoids with AHAs and Vitamin C.

AHAs:
Glycolic acid helps exfoliate the dead skin cells. With that, it also removes excess oils on the skin. Look for glycolic acid and other AHA products.

Isotretinoin:
Use of isotretinoin is not recommended for oily skin. It is a very good medicine for inflamed cystic acne, but may not be very useful in removing excess oils. Consult your doctor about this.

Anti-Androgens:
Talk to your doctor and find out if you can take oral anti-androgens to control sebum production.

Cosmetics:
Use non-comedogenic and oil-free cosmetics. Use specially formulated cleansers, astringents and toners for oily skin.

Washing:
Don't wash your face very often to remove oils. Washing twice should be enough to remove excess oil. Treating skin harshly may damage the skin.

Answer 3

Control Oily Skin
Got oily skin? Here, 10 tips to help you cut the grease.

If you suffer from oily skin, then follow these ten tips to get a healthier glow:

1. Use a gentle gel cleanser. A creamy face wash may leave a residue on your skin, prompting a greasy feel and oily look.

2. Wash twice a day -- no more. Too much washing can dry out your skin, causing it to produce even more oil.

3. Tone carefully. Look for a toner without alcohol, which can cause skin to become dry. Instead, choose a toner with witch hazel or other soothing ingredients, and use after every wash.

4. Don't skip sunscreen. Many women with oily skin forego face lotion. But everyone, no matter what her skin type, needs sunscreen. Use a gel SPF formula.

5. Avoid moisturizing makeup. Foundation for older skin is usually formulated to be moisturizing, which means it contains oils and humectants that your skin doesn't need. Instead, choose an oil-free foundation.

6. Use powder. A translucent powder applied after your foundation will help the base stay smudge-proof all day, and will help curb mid-day greasiness.

7. Blot away shine. Use a blotting paper, made especially to absorb oil without ruining makeup, during the day when you need to squelch shine. Don't cake on lots of powder, which can settle into fine lines and look heavy.

8. Try a mask. A clay-based mask, used once or twice a week, cleanses pores (which often become blocked on women with oily skin).

9. Go for powdered makeup. Eye shadow and blush in powder form will stay put on your oily skin longer than cream- or pencil-based products.

10. Rule out any skin conditions. If you notice your skin becoming more oily, flaky, or breaking out more often, see your dermatologist. He or she may diagnose you with a mild skin condition such as rosacea or seborrhea, which are easily treatable with prescription topical medications. --Lisa Kovalovich

Answer 4

U can use gram flour at home to wash ur face & get rid of oily face..

Answer 5

Would u prefer natural homemade methods to glowing skin?It is safe and money saving. You can do it of ur own.

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Answer 6

its true wut your friend said.. just remember to wear oil free make up and pat, pat, pat that oil away...gd luck!