i have bad oily skin. i think its because im a teenager (15) and i hate it. how can i prevent htins. i use noxzema and astrigent but it doesnt work! help!!!!!!
2006-11-04 08:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by ♥la chica♥ 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
How to fight oily skin
Wash your face two or three times a day with a mild cleanser that does not include perfumes or additives. Keep your skin very clean, but do not scrub too hard.
Use an oil-free moisturizer and cosmetics.
Use a clay-based face mask two or three times a week.
Choose products containing alpha-hydroxy acids, which remove dead cells and give skin a smoother appearance.
Mash up a small amount of papaya for your own fruit acid mask. Smear it on your skin, leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse.
Steam your skin several times a week. Add chamomile, lavender oil or dried herbs such as rosemary, parsley or thyme to the water.
Keep your skin hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day.
Reduce fats and oils in your diet. Increase your intake of fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
Watch your sun exposure. Although the sun may seem to dry your skin, too much heat actually stimulates the production of more oil.
Supplement your diet with B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc and vitamin E. You can also take a high-potency multivitamin. Fish oil or flax seed oil to get your EFA's.
Tips & Warnings
Make your own facial scrub by mixing 2 tbsp. almond meal with 1 tbsp. ground lemon rind and 1 tbsp. powdered milk.
Make your own clay mask by mixing green clay powder with water or honey and applying it to your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse.
Humidity and heat will increase oil production.
2006-11-04 09:52:30 · answer #1 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the #1 honey facial mask recipe!! It works incredibly well :D
http://tinyurl.com/lvrc6ts
Raw honey works amazing because not only is it natural, but it has anti-bacterial properties that works just as great and probably better than any lab-made cream in the market. I Highly recommend honey facial masks.
How do i control my oily skin?
2014-10-14 14:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use rubbing alcohol but don't use something that strong unless you know your skin can handle it.
2006-11-04 17:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by slytheringrl29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use dettol soap.it'll make your skin dry but at least you won't get acne.
2006-11-04 16:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by barney 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋