2007-12-05 18:24:28 · 12 answers · asked by Bryan H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
my son has been using pine tar soap for a lil over a month now. it has really helped clear it up. he had it really bad. huge sores on his face, back and some on his arms and chest. you can get it thru your pharmacy. it costs about $4 a bar and a bar can last 3-4 wks.
2007-12-06 18:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by JEN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look into Pro Active Solution products. When i hit puberty i got a decent amount of acne and nothing worked as good as Pro Active Solution products not to mention they developed other products for oily skin. They have a lot of great stuff to offer!
Right now i am 26 years old and get by with Clearasil Daily Face Wash twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. Usually i just use it when i take a shower early in the morning then after working out at night. Good luck and i hope this helps!
2007-12-05 18:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
there is (almost) nothing that will stop your skin from producing oil. but you can but some oil absorbing sheets to wipe your face with often. the only thing that can actually stop the oil from being produced in the first place is a prescription medication used to treat acne, that works by shrinking the sebaceous (oil producing) glands in your skin. a doctor won't prescribe it to you unless you have persistent acne though.
some people say washing too much will make your skin "over compensate" and produce more oil, that is just not true. it isn't good to wash your face too much because it is too harsh and will dry out your skin, but the amount of sebum your skin produces has nothing to do with the how often you wash your face. that is a myth, ask any dermatologist.
2007-12-05 18:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Clinique and Avon make this stuff called mattifier. It is a gel that you apply directly to your skin after washing and it absorbs the oil that your skin makes during the day and keeps it from getting greasy or shiny.
2007-12-05 19:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by Shelly J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE!!!
~~~~~~~~~PLEASE READ BEFORE WASHING~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~ ~~~~YOUR FACE A MILLION TIMES ~~~~~~~~~
If you wash your face waayyy too much you can actually be drying out your skin, causing it to secrete even more oils. The trick is keeping it moist, not dry it out. To fix this try using a cleanser that is less harsh on your skin and maybe ease up on using so much cleanser but still wash your face once in the morning and once at night. Use an oil free lotion. During the day when you become too oily... use oil blotters to soak up extra oils. Over time your body should just naturally realize that your skin doesnt need so much oil.
2007-12-05 18:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Beans 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
DO NOT WASH YOUR FACE OFTEN!!!!
this will just cause your face to produce more oil to make up for what you're washing off. i have very oily skin too, and i use Neutrogena Deep Clean Shine-Free Cleanser to be oil free for at least 8 hours during the day. Also, at night use a light/mild acne cream at night if youre acne prone, and carry around oil blotting sheets for emergencies (paper towels also work for oil blotting).
2007-12-05 18:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by msln2010 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
just have to say PROACTIV sucks!!! you're best bet if you have a greasy or oily face is to see a dermatologist. they have many products and face washes to help tame the oily face.
if you do not want to go see a dermatologist.. i would recommend washing your face twice a day, morning and night time (using Philosophy's "purity" face wash. you should ALWAYS use a moisturizer even if you skin is oily... the best one i have found is "Philosophy's "hope in a bottle," this one actually tames your face and helps with congested pores.
good luck (:
2007-12-05 18:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Buy a "Clinique" bar soap ($7.50). NO chemicals added; wash ur face twice a day n u will c results fast. Do NOT eat greasy. junk food, sodas. Also do NOT pick at ur face.
2007-12-05 18:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by Gambit-Xeneise 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should drink atleast 8 cups of water every day...use products for oily skin such as face wash and lotion...and if you use makeup, make sure it's non-comedogenic (won't clog pores).
2007-12-05 18:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
clearasil...the 3 day stuff...
it kicks ***. haha i had a pimple on my face...and by day 2...it was gone.
its like a red and blue squeeze bottle...i got the blackhead and the cleansing wash...it really works. but my skin is more combination...but it doesn't hurt to try.
don't touch your face...your hands make it more oily.
2007-12-05 18:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋