My skin is very oily, I've tried a ton of products but nothing seems to work. Right now I use the Proactiv three step system, then I will use smashbox photo finish primer and mattifier, for a foundation and concealer I use Bare Escentuals. By mid-day my face looks like an oil pit! So I then use oil-absorbing sheets which does work for a while, but I want to avoid the problem altogether.
2006-12-29 13:24:40 · 8 answers · asked by bree 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Use a Glycolic Acid product during the day and night, this will help absorb the oil and prevent it all together. Try
MD Formulations Facial Lotion. Ask for a sample to try before you buy. Good luck.
2006-12-29 13:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, setup a system so that you can do this:
1. Wash off your face everyday 2 times a day; splash your face with hot water, that opens the pores, scrub soap all over your face to let it moisturize in your skin, then rinse off with cold water, that closes the pores.
2. Drink lots off water, it will consume into your body, making your body more healthy, and oily free.
3. Wash you hair more often, Tip: if you have long hair you need to use two times the shampoo, so the oil will come out, then use conditioner once to have a good shine and stop the oil in your roots.
4. Do stay up on your feet a lot, it keeps the oil from staying in one spot, that's why people have zits, they stay in one spot all day, and the oil sticks to your face/body and they have to go through tons of products to get them away.
Hope that answers your question, contact me for more important information!
Cleansers, such as soap, remove excess oil, debris and dirt from the surface of the skin. While dirt is not a cause of acne, the interaction between dirt, sweat and other debris can contribute the infections suffered by plugged pores and lead to mild inflammatory acne. Hint: acne=oil
Use benzoyl peroxide they can help dry out and remove excess oils secreted by the sebaceous glands.
2006-12-29 22:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by Chris_Brown_Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh, I can't wait to tell you this.
I know this sounds weird, but it works. I'm 25 and wish I had found it years ago. I have super super oily skin and used to have to wash my face by lunch.
This is my secret: Milk of magnesia as a primer under foundation or powder.
Cheap, easy, and SUPER effective at keeping my face matte for the majority of the day and my pores looking smaller. Nothing else has worked for me like milk of magnesia. It also makes the application of my makeup look even. I use it daily.
Just in case you are wondering, milk of magnesia is the laxative/antacid that you can buy at the drugstore. Commonly called Maalox or Phillips. You can buy a big bottle of generic ($4) and it works just the same. Milk of magnesia is a mineral and is not harmful to the skin. In fact, it is probably better than some of the more expensive primers which may have irritants that can cause dicoloration and breakouts. Milk of magnesia helps to calm skin and can even help to get rid of some of the bacteria in pores. The key is to apply a very thin layer before applying makeup. I, too, use mineral foundation. Works great together.
For more info on how to use this as a primer:
http://www.paulaschoice.com.au/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=113
2007-01-01 16:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by rachkw81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the guy above, your hair could be the problem. Are you using too much conditioner, or just not fully washing all of it out? If so, that could be your problem. Also, don't use alot of products on your hair either, or touch your face. You could try a non-oil foundation, or try expolienting your skin.
Good luck!
2006-12-29 21:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Momo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you moisturize? Sometimes if you dont the skin tries to compensate and then you get oily skin. Why not try one for oily skin?
2006-12-29 21:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by Carmen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes your hair is the problem, try washing it more often and make sure you wash your face with soap when showering
oh and don't touch your face, hands usually have oil you can't feel
2006-12-29 21:28:10 · answer #6 · answered by Carlos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use clearasil blackhead remover and it only stays smooth for a while, but after i wash my face with clearasil, i but amira whitning cream on and it works! u can buy amira whitning cream on eBay bcuz my mom sells them and orders them from Asia!
2006-12-29 22:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by *Jamie* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried "Cetaphil' with my oily skin, and it worked very well for me. Maybe you should try it! ^_^
2006-12-29 21:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by freikinder3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋