Question by Omar Ishtar: Oily Face, what to do??
My FACE is very oily, it causes to me a lot of acne and a big deal of embarrasment too, like it be very shiny, I wash my face about 6 times in 1 hour and still! is there any cure for it or anyway to make it less oily ? thanks in advance
– Omar
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Answer by ohioisforamy
If one by blood is oily skin, he or she may have little scope to improve the condition. The person would have to resort to some medicated cosmetics to reduce the oily content of the skin.
One can control one’s diet to get rid of oily skin. A general avoidance of fatty food in daily diet would considerably dry out the skin. Take adequate protein. Have restriction on sugar, salt and fluids. Deficiency of Vitamin B2 makes the skin oily. Take plenty of water to flush out the toxins. Do not drink soft drinks. Consumption of too much of alcohol and smoking are also not good for skin.
It is by doctors’ help, one can normalize one’s hormonal imbalance. But for adolescence oily skin, one need not worry. It would normalize automatically.
Oily skin requires more cleansing than normal skin. Skin should be washed with warm water to prevent the pores from getting clogged. Use of harsh products, which may turn the skin dry, is bad for health. The dryness is temporary, as oil glands would overwork to make the skin oilier later.
Do not use moisturizer if your skin is extremely oily. You may require moisturizer once you start ageing. Before that, your oily skin needs no artificial shine.
Regular massaging proves to be very good for oily skin. Massaging would circulate the blood on the face more forcefully and the resultant heat would dry out the extra oil from your skin. A massage of face with fingertips in upward and outward direction would keep the wrinkles out for a long period of time. It would also leave no scope for the pores to be clogged by dirt.
Some facials are good for oily skin. Mask made of clay and honey takes out the extra oil from the face. After removing the mask, use some anti-septic cream on the face, so that no bacteria grow. You can also apply a mesh of cucumber and lime on the face as a facial. This is good for oily skin as it cleanse the pores leaving no scope to grow acne. Witch hazel is very good for absorbing oil.
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The great advantage of oily skin is that it ages at a slower rate than other skin types.
Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the oil glands work overtime to compensate for the loss of natural oils.
Avoid skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. They cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink. This restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and breakouts.
To cleanse oily skin, use oil-based products as they dissolve sebum effectively. Opt for oil-free moisturizers to maintain a shine-free complexion.
Keep your skin very clean. Limit washing your face to two or three times a day. Too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil.
Choose your cleanser with care. Avoid heavy cleansing creams. Avoid the use of harsh soaps or cleansers. Use a pure soap with no artificial additives. Try an antibacterial cleansing lotion or a lightly medicated soap, and use it in combination with a water rich in minerals, not tap water. Do not use cleansers or lotions that contain alcohol. After cleansing, apply a natural oil-free moisturizer to keep the skin supple.
Use hot water when washing your face. Hot water dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water.
If your skin is extremely oily, three or four daily cleansings may be in order and little or no moisturizing necessary before you are 30 years old. After that point, the skin around your eyes and mouth and on your throat may benefit from a nightly moisturizing, plus a mere touch of moisturizer in the morning.
When cleansing, massage your face well with your fingertips, using an upward and outward motion. Be careful not to rub soap into the skin; it can clog pores.
If your oily skin is scaly, you can often correct the problem by using a deep-cleaning exfoliant on alternate nights, and following the treatment with a light coating of moisturizer.
Try using a clay or mud mask. If you have sensitive skin, use white or rose-colored clays.
Use a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you wish, and apply a clarifying mask one or two times a week.
Choose cosmetic and facial care products specifically designed for oily skin.
Before applying makeup, use an antiseptic day cream with active ingredients that diminish sebaceous secretions. Look for benzyl peroxide in the list of active ingredients.
Use a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you wish, and apply a clarifying mask one or two times a week
do you use face wash for oily skin? i have oily skin too and that helps a lot just because its made to help with the oily. Though also the kind of moisturizer would help because from what I was told, Your skin reducing oil to naturally moisturize your skin and so by using a moisturizer[one with no shine{it should say}] your skin will need to create less oil. I have this stuff I us that the main ingredient is E vitamin.