What product will help my face not be so oily?

Question

PLEASE HELP!! I have the oilest skin. Please give me your suggestions!

Answer 1

There is no way to completely prevent oily skin from occurring, but hopefully these tips will help keep the oil and acne under control:

Although dirt and oil on the surface of the skin do not cause acne, excessive oil on your skin may exacerbate the clogging of pore openings, so proper washing is often a good way to keep the situation from becoming worse. Washing with very hot water, harsh soaps or cleansers will not improve existing acne or prevent future flare-ups. In fact, these methods can dry and irritate your skin so badly that you will not be able to use effective acne medications in cream or gel form. Most topical acne medications have a drying effect on oily skin.
Try a mild cleanser that cleanses without drying.
Do not use any oil-based cosmetics, which will only aggravate oily skin and create further blemishes.
Use water-based, non-comedogenic cosmetics.
Always remove your makeup before going to bed, but avoid cold creams and lotions, which may leave a greasy film on your skin.
Watch your diet. However, it is not chocolate or sweets that you need to watch, some doctors believe that an increased consumption of iodine aggravates acne, and they suggest reduction or elimination of fish and iodized salt.
Relax! Doctors have seen a connection between stress and acne for a long time. Studies have shown that the body produces more androgens when a person is under stress. The increase may trigger acne flare-ups by stimulating the sebaceous glands to pump out more sebum. Even physical stresses, such as colds, allergies, surgery, or menstration, can trigger break-outs.

Skin Care and Topical Treatments for Acne

First of all, there are the topical acne medications that most people with oily sin or acne have tried. Here is a brief descripton of those:

Benzoyl Peroxide - This medication works in two ways. First, it goes after bacteria, which are crucial in the development of acne. Without bacteria, the sebum trapped under the skin would not become the fatty acids that cause all the swelling and inflammation in and around acne blemishes. Second, some studies show that benzoyl peroxide may also peel the dead skin cells from inside your hair follicles, to keep plugs from forming.

Sulfur, resorcinol, and salicylic acids - These older medications tend to work mostly on the surface of your skin to help heal existing blemishes by unclogging pores. Salicylic acid is particularly effective on blackheads.

Topical antibiotics - These medicines are used by doctors to treat certain kinds of acne, such as postules and papules, but they may not be strong enough to have an effect on larger cysts. Topical antibiotics work by attacking the bacteria that are strongly linked with acne problems. Like other topical treatments, these tend to dry and irritate the skin, so be sure to use proper cleansing and moisturizing.

Retinoic acid Also known as Retin-A, - this is another topical medicine used by doctors to treat acne. Like benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid works by peeling skin cells from the hair follicles so that plugs do not form. Be warned that at first it may aggravate your acne, and that it can take two to three months for any real improvement.

Skin Care

It is important to maintain a regular skin care routine to keep your skin from becoming too irritated or too dried during acne treatments.

Answer 2

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Your skin is naturally oily and it always will be. There are products to help reduce the oilyness and overall even out your complexion. 3-in 1 cleanser for combination to oily, plus the moisturizer. Even though your skin is oily, it still needs moisture. Check out my website and request free samples that fit your needs. Good Luck!!
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Answer 3

Umm I found that Stridex cleaning products and lemon juice work miricles for acne and oily skin. Be careful tho. my b/f tried it and found out he was allergic to the stridex.... and Im the one with the sensitive skin... lol go figure... but if you have swelling or break out in a non or an itchy rash on ur face see a doc asap... they will give u a cream to clear it up fast.. so dont be afraid to try it.. i was just giving u a warning

Answer 4

Don't buy Mary Kay, Those products are loaded with fillers that can make your skin worse.

The way you care for your skin depends on your age
Between the ages of 12 and 20, most people go through puberty (YUCK) Here's what's happening to your skin. Before anyone starts puberty, they usually have very smooth beautiful skin. This is because a child's skin cycle is about 10 days ( children grow an entire new set of skin every 10 days). That's why they have a natural glow and require no make-up. As you get into puberty, your skin cycle slows down drastically to 28 day cycle. This sends your body into shock. It's still producing oils for the faster 10 day cycle. This is why you get oily. Stress and emotional factors also cause you to break out. Once your hormones and oil production slow down to fit your new 28 day skin cycle, your skin will stop breaking out as much. The only thing you can really do during puberty is use non chemical products (little or no alcohol) that won't irritated the skin, drinks lots of water, and treat the breakouts with aloe when they pop up. Aloe in you daily routine will help prevent many breakouts, but sometimes it just can't be avoided.

If you are grown and experience oily skin, start looking at the products that you are using. The oiliness of your skin is attributed to hormones and genetics, however, most people who experience very oily skin often have the problem from using too many chemical products. Your skin may be oily because it has been stripped of it's natural moisture. You want to avoid ANY over the counter acne treatment or products for oily skin. These products are alcohol based and will strip your skins natural oils away. At this point, you body kicks into overdrive. Thinking that your skin is too dry, because the natural oils are gone, your brain tells your body to make more oil. This of course causes your skin to become more oily, and the cycle never ends. The key to getting rid of oily skin is finding balance. Here's what to do for oily skin:

1) Do not use over the counter acne product (no alcohol or Benzoil Peroxide)- They will dry your skin causing over-stimulation of the oil glands.


2) Look for products that are natural and contain High concentrations of aloe. It should be in the first 3 to 5 ingredients of any product you buy.

3) Start the following regimen:

*Cleanse with mild cleanser preferably aloe based.

*Tone (The purpose of a toner is to act as the "rinse cycle" for your face. Everyone should use toner after washing the face to remove any left over cleansers or dirt. Do not use a toner with alcohol in it. You can buy alcohol free toners or use witch hazel. It's the perfect natural toner for most skin types.)

*Nourish - Drink Water, take vitamins& zinc, and apply topical vitamin C to your skin.

* Moisturize – There is a difference in Oil and Moisture, your skin needs moisture to be healthy, A good vitamin C cream will help kill bacteria too.

*Exfoliate – at least 2 times per week- no not let dead skin cells build up on the surface and clog your pores.

Why I recommend Aloe for ALL Skin Care Needs..
It could be said that it works because the Aloe Vera plant produces at least 6 antiseptic agents: Lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenols, and sulphur. All of these substances are recognized as antiseptics because they kill or control mold, bacteria, fungus, and viruses, explaining why the plant has the ability to eliminate many internal and external infections. The Lupeol and salicylic acid in the juice explains why it is a very effective pain-killer.

Next, it could be said that Aloe Vera contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids, cholesterol, campersterol and B-sitosterol (plant sterols) which explains why it is a highly effective treatment for burns, cuts, scrapes, abrasions, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, acid indigestion, ulcers, plus many inflammatory conditions of the digestive system and other internal organs, including the stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, kidney, and pancreas. B-sitosterol is also a powerful anti-cholestromatic which helps to lower harmful cholesterol levels, helping to explain its many benefits for heart patents.

If we add that Aloe contains at least 23 polypeptids (immune stimulators), then we understand why Aloe juice helps control a broad spectrum of immune system diseases and disorders, including HIV and AIDS. The polypeptids, plus the anti-tumor agents Aloe emodin and Aloe lectins, explains its ability to control aging, wrinkles and cancer cells.

Why not use aloe?

It is a very common misconception that aloe causes people to break out. Most people believe that they are allergic to it. But this is not true in about 90% of the cases. This is because of how the aloe works on the skin. It penetrates all the way down into the dermis ( lower layers of the skin) pushing the impurities to the surface. This does cause breakouts to occur, but it's not a bad thing. Most people who start an aloe regimen see a few break outs for about a week (2 at the worst) It depends on how bad the skin is to begin with. Someone who cleanses their face twice a day is less likely to have a breakout than someone who never takes off their make-up. The girl who never takes off her make-up has more impurities and therefore will break out when starting an aloe regimen. But that's actually a good thing, you don't want impurities to be in the skin at all. After the first week or 2 of continuous use the aloe will have removed all the impurities from the skin. If you keep using the aloe or aloe products, it will protect your skin from future breakouts. For some reason, many girls would rather have the impurities in their skin than go a week with a blemish.

Answer 5

proactive works very good, it leaves your skin soft and really clean feeling