is there anything i can do to keep my face from getting oily throughout the day?

Question

i'm on mad prescriptions for my acne which slowly seem to be working, but i asked my dermatologist about oily skin and he didnt really have much to say about it... all he could reccommend was those biore oil sheets and oil control makeup... i was thinking more along wthe lines of a pill or something? or maybe some oil-control cleanser or lotion that works really well? i use the biore oil control lotion but it doesnt work very well for me.

Answer 1

I have an oily T-ZONE, it drove me nuts before my friend told me about this stuff by Arbonne its a "PERSONALIZER" and i put it on everyday before i put my makeup on, and it absorbs the oil and no joke lasts all day!! I swear by the stuff...It works soo good, even when i dont wear makeup i use it and youd have NO idea i have oily skin.!

Answer 2

I have the same problem, I get very oily partway through the day. I use a lotion in a small tube from Mary Kay called Oil Mattifier. It's not cheap but a little bit goes a long way. That helps quite a bit, and then I also use the blotting sheets, I think they're made by Free and Clear. Then I use a concealer by Revlon called Colorstay, which seems to stay put pretty well throughout the day, and instead of using a powder puff to set the concealer, I use a big brush on the solid powder and brush it on. Comes out looking smooth and natural, and "dresses" up my face a little. I don't use foundation much, just seems to make the oil worse.

Answer 3

If you wear a moisturiser without oil that can work or using a moisturizer every other day if you don't need it every day. Sun screen can also make the skin oily so simply avoid the sun for healthy skin. Sometimes the oil is caused by sweat. Washing your face in the morning and before bed is a good idea too. Just keep some tissues handy to whipe off sweat and oil.

Answer 4

To reduce oil: Whip up a whole egg with a spoonful of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. The egg white pulls out the oil, the vitamin A in the yolk helps heal blemishes, and the lemon is an astringent. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. Also do not wear any make up that has oil in it, that is the worst possible thing you could do for oily skin. They sell natural cosmetics that are oil free i recommend that. If that didn't help, try be fine food skin care scrubs, lotion, toner, and mask from CVS pharmacy, this stuff is amazing for your skin!

Answer 5

I know this seems a little odd, but I've had oily skin for years, so give this a try (it's cheap too) After you've washed your face and before you put on your makeup, try applying a very thin layer of milk of magnesia (yes the liquid for tummy troubles) on your most troublesome oily parts. This is also a great help when you feel a new zit is about to erupt. Just make sure it's a thin layer and not too heavy or you'll come out overly chalky and may have cracks! Hope it helps,
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Answer 6

Use a mild cleanser and a oil free moisturizer morning and evening to help control the oiliness. You should use a facial scrub at least once or twice per week. The oil control makeup is a good choice.

Answer 7

Oily skin is as a direct result of a deficiency in Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). Apparently, it is the most common vitamin in the USA today. B2 can be found in good quantities in milk, yeast, liver and leafy green vegetables..........Cheers.:)

Answer 8

Go to wal-mart and purchase "Phisoderm"..its suppose to balance all your acne problems and keep oil off your face and keep your chin area not to dry but not too oily. It works and its ph blaance.

Answer 9

yea. quit ur job as an auto mechanic. that oughta help! otherwise just stick pour oil and gasoline on your face. while ur waiting for that to take its effect, u can smoke a ciggie. it's not dangerous at all. i have done it like a million times!!!

Answer 10

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