Do you have oily skin?

Question

I have oily skin! This is my dilemma: Though my face is super oily, I can only use Cetaphil as it is the one thing that does not make my face feel flaky and residue-like afterwards. I was wondering if anyone else who has oily (not combo skin, but oily) skin has this dilemma. I cannot use any other wash, and cannot use facials without that dilemma, and using astringent/witch hazel doesn't get rid of that feeling. Who else can relate?

Answer 1

OMG where should i begin from????My skin..face is super oily...so oily tht at nights when I wipe my hands across it ,my nails come out shinning:P bu tmy scalp is bone dry...so dry tht it has dandruff:P...any ways....I thought it was good if u feel tht tightness around ur face when u use facials...because tht shows all the oil is wiped away from ur skin...tht feeling doesn't last...in the morning I again get super oily...and it gets worst cause im a guy and I play sports...

Answer 2

I used to have really oily skin, and I have some good ideas for you if you are willing to put a little (not a lot) of money into it.

Dermalogica makes a really great facial wash, it is called Dermal Clay Cleanser. It doesn't really suds up like a normal face wash, its consistency is more like a clay and it really sucks up oil out of your face. It gives you a really deep clean feeling, it is so great. They also make a moisturizer that is called Oil Control Lotion. It is also great because it helps control oil production on your face in such a way that your skin doesn't get super dry, and because it is in more of a balance, after a while of continuous usage (for me anyway) your skin will stop over-producing oil.

The other thing I would recommend to you is a mask by Origins. It is called Clear Improvement, and I love it so much! It is a charcoal based mask, and it soaks up oil out of your skin and leaves your pores tight and skin smooth after you take it off. I use this at least 3-4 times a week, it is so awesome.

These things aren't available in a drugstore and are more expensive than stuff you would find in one, but if you are genuinely concerned about your skin, there is a reason why these products are more expensive...they work. The Origins mask is $20, you can get it at any mall beauty counter that carries Origins, or at their website. If you want to buy the Dermalogica stuff, don't buy it in a local salon or spa! They mark up the prices so much it is totally ridiculous. I use a ton of different Dermalogica products and I only buy them from whatgreatskin.com. They offer huge discounts, and the shipping is free above $49. Also, they process and ship your order super fast, the customer service is great.

The Dermalogica stuff lasts a long time too...the big bottle of cleanser usually lasts me about 2 to 2 and a half months.

Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you :)

Answer 3

An oily skin , as the name implies, is one in which the sebaceous or oil-producing glands are over active. As surface grease tends to attract dirt, an oily skin acquires a dirty surface film , that needs to be removed daily. For more details log to http://useinfo-oilyskin.blogspot.com/

Answer 4

you have quite a problem........ if you cant switch washes i would recommend

1st not washing your face more than twice a day

2nd try curel lotion it is less oily than cetaphill and moisturizes just as well
AND

3rd for and dead skin or flaking after washing your face get sugar while your face is still wet and rub it on your face for 30 seconds or so then rinse it will remove and dead skin and leave your face super soft

for in between try using oil blotting sheets : )

Answer 5

YES my skin is oily...but I know people that have VERY oily skin. It's bad cause then you'll get ance BUT it's good because in the future you won't get any wrinkles

WOOHOOO!!!

Answer 6

Wash your face 3 times a day it helps a lot; also drinking a lot of water is very good for your skin...good luck!!! i had the same problem but with this I dont worry about it anymore.!!!

Answer 7

My skin is oily as well especially in the summer as well.