How can I have less oily skin and less acne?

Question by MJ: How can I have less oily skin and less acne?
I’ve had very oily skin for a long time. I wear makeup and even when I don’t, after washing I will be shiny within 10 minutes. I’m also extremely oily/shiny when I wake up. I’ve also had issues with acne and haven’t found anything that works for me, so I have bad redness and scars from that also. I’m too insecure to not wear makeup around anyone and I really would like to improve my skin and be more comfortable.

It just seems unhealthy and I really want healthy, good looking skin. I drink lots of water already and eat lots of veggies. Does anyone have any worthy products, vitamins, or successful remedies they would recommend?

Best answer:

Answer by Kathleen
You can order proactive. I hear it works wonderfully. Also try to keep your face clean, wash your makeup off before going to sleep at night with a small amount of soap, try tear free Johnson baby wash or dawn dish soap gets rip of oil. I would also make sure to read lables on the products so you aren’t making it worse. Hope this helped.

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2 Replies to “How can I have less oily skin and less acne?”

  1. I used home remedies with my acne. I started taking zinc for my acne and I have no more acne. Here are other tips that might be helpful:
    1) Tea Tree Oil
    2) Lemon juice
    3) Apple cider vinegar
    4) Bamboo extract or Sarna lotion – good for rosacea, psoriasis, eczema
    5) Bio Oil or BB cream for dark spots or scars
    6) Toothpaste is very effective for acne leave on face for about 20 to 30 minutes then wash.

    Applied lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to face or you can drink it through using it in water a few drops a day. Will help with both acne, and scars as well. Another way you can get rid of acne is by taking bamboo extract something I started when I had the problem really does work. Hope this works for you.

    OR: Here are seven best methods to clear up blemishes.

    Tea-Tree Oil
    Tea tree oil is a popular home remedy for acne. An essential oil is diluted and applied topically to acne lesions. How is tea tree oil believed to work? Tea tree oil contains a constituent called terpinen-4-ol that’s thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil’s anti-bacterial activity. Because tea tree oil can kill bacteria, applying topical tea tree oil to acne lesions is believed to kill Propionibacterium acnes, the skin-dwelling bacteria involved in acne. To treat mild, and occasional breakouts. This is how it works: Distilled from the leaves of an Australian shrub, tea-tree oil contains antibacterial and anti-microbial compounds called terpenoids that help kill the bacteria that, when trapped behind oil in a plugged pore, lead to acne breakouts. Try Burt’s Bees Herbal Blemish Stick ($ 8, burtsbees.com). A roller-ball tube makes for easy application. Studies testing tea-tree oil against the gold-standard acne treatment, benzoyl peroxide, have shown that while the latter works more quickly, tea-tree oil is equally effective over time. And it results in fewer annoying side effects—namely, dryness and redness.

    Sulfur
    If you have sensitive skin.
    How it works: A time-tested, gentle acne fighter, sulfur “acts like a sponge to draw oil out of blocked pores,”. This dries up pimples and keeps sebum production in check, helping to prevent future blemishes. Sulfur has a distinct smell—think rotten eggs. Most preparations that use it contain a masking fragrance. However, to play it safe (and avoid scaring off coworkers), apply these products at night.

    Salicylic Acid
    To treat and soothe red, inflamed blemishes. Salicylic acid can have a calming, anti-inflammatory effect on pimples. “It also breaks down the ‘cement’ between cells in clogged pores to help unplug them,”
    Salicylic acid is less irritating than more potent treatments, so it may be better for those with dry skin. It also tends to work well on stubborn blackheads.

    Retinoid
    Nightly to prevent breakouts.
    How they work: Retinoid, which include over-the-counter retinol and prescription-strength Retin-A, reduce acne by altering the oil chemistry on the skin. “They help stop dense sebum from getting stuck within the pores,” says Gross. Without oil deposits, bacteria can’t grow and cause blemishes. Since retinoid can make skin sensitive to the sun, doctors recommend using them at night (and being diligent about wearing sunscreen during the day). To avoid irritation, apply every other evening to start, gradually working up to nightly use. Bonus benefit: Retinoid have been shown to increase collagen production and plump fine lines, making them a good choice if you’re dealing with acne and wrinkles.

    Blue-Light Therapy
    If you want the latest preventive treatment—and don’t mind plunking down some cash for it.
    How it works: Once or twice a week, you use a handheld device to aim a beam of blue light onto your skin. “It’s wavelength hits and kills acne-causing bacteria,” so any brewing pimples never come to the surface. This method will not address existing blemishes. Doctors typically suggest combining blue-light therapy with other remedies, such as topical treatments. To make things easy, consider a blue-light device that comes in a kit. At-home devices are smart alternatives to multiple costly treatments at a doctor’s office.

    Oral Antibiotics
    If you experience painful bumps below the skin surface and your pimples leave lasting marks. “Oral antibiotics act from the inside to kill the bacteria that cause acne,” says Keri. They also reduce the inflammation associated with pimples, so deep-seated blemishes hurt less and leave fewer scars.

    Doctors usually prescribe them to get a severe condition under control and may then switch to topical treatments. Some antibiotics must be taken on an empty stomach, so read the label carefully.
    http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/face/ways-to-treat-acne-00000000038296/page9.html

  2. try to go to youtube and type “Eshiko” in the search bar. Its a translucent mineral powder and the best face powder right now.

    its a japanese powder with 100% positive reviews by top youtube makeup gurus. Its an invisible powder that makes your skin glowing, smooth, poreless and makes it oil free for 24 hours.

    They have 100 day money back without ever returning the product so its like a free trial.

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