I have a very serious case of oily skin, how do I tackle it !?

Question

I'm a 18 year old guy and I have an extreme case of oily skin, dunno if its due to puberty but I've had it since I was 13 and its getting worse day by day.

I know using too much of face wash pushes your skin to produce more oil each time, so I use a face wash once a day only! But I wash my face twice a day with just water.

I have used all sorts of products to keep my oily skin under control, from special face washes to astringents to gel based creams for oily skin. I have even tried home remedies like cucumber and tomato, they seem to work but only for like half an hour.

I have used products from all sorts of companies like Nevea, Garnier, etc etc, though one of them i.e Clean and Clear seemed to work, but only for like 15mins...

By the end of the day my face appears to be laminated, like as if I've covered it with cello tape, so darn shiny.

If I collect the oil on my face I can fill up a 20ml bottle, literally.

HELP ME !!!!

Answer 1

Treatment for oily skin

There is no magical cure for oily skin. Regular care and appropriate treatment of oily skin can go a long way in keeping it clean and blemish free. Massage your face with upward and outward motions when cleansing it. Using warm water to dissolve skin oil while washing it is a good treatment for oily skin. But do not use very hot water as it can strip the skin of essential oils. Do not expect results overnight. What is required is a holistic treatment of oily skin - internally and externally.

White or pink clay masks gently cleanse oily skin of excess oil. The darker brown clay masks are stronger and more effective on very oily skins. Apply a clarifying face mask couple of times a week.

Aromatherapy oils such as lemon, rosemary and cedarwood are said to be effective in treating oily skin. A few drops of any of these oils combined with lanolin can be massaged into the skin.

Topical Vitamin derivatives with ingredients such as tretinoin and isotretinoin are prescribed by dermatologists to tackle sensitive oily skins.

Products containing Benzoyl Peroxide also form part of the treatment for oily skin. They unplug pores and reduce bacteria.

Antibiotic creams and lotions such as erythromycin and clindamycin are effective in treating blemished oily skin.

Lotions containing AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) can help oily skin become softer and smoother.

Home remedy for oily skin

Fruit acids have shown a positive effect in oily skin treatment. They remove oil from the skin and yet retain the moisture. Home remedies such as cucumber juice, lime juice and yogurt are effective in keeping oily skin under control. A mask of Aloe Vera, crushed strawberries and yogurt is an astringent for oily skin. Keep it on for about 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Some simple home remedies for oily skin:

1. Puree 1 egg white, 1-tsp. Lemon juice, 1-tsp. Mint and ½ cucumber and apply it on the face for about 15 minutes.

2. A puree of fresh tomatoes works wonders on oily skin.

3. A facemask of tomato, lemon juice and oats must be applied on the cheeks, forehead and chin. Scrub your face with warm water. This home remedy for oily skin is ideal for blemishes.

4. A clay mask is yet another home remedy for oily skin since it draws out excess oil.

5. If your skin is excessively oily, mix in a few drops of eau de cologne. This not only helps keep oiliness away but also helps in refining the pores of the skin by acting as astringent, thereby preventing acne.

Take a diet that is rich in proteins, with plenty of leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. Restrict sugar and high-fat foods and junk food. Supplement your food with wheat germ, nutritional yeast and whole grains, beans and nuts. Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.

Answer 2

It begins with your DIET.

What is excreted onto your skin through your pores is WASTE.

Are you a big meat eater? Do you eat lots of fried foods? Potato chips? French fries? Junk food in general?

Healthy skin begins with a healthy diet. LOTS of fiber and vegetables and fruit.

(sorry!)

Answer 3

avoid oily foods and  take care of ur diet and drink about 2 lit of water everyday and try this mask of fullers earth mixed with rose water this shall help try these home remedies for diff skin types here are some best face masks which u can try they are great and works wonders for the skin and gives a healthy glow and smooth and clear skin and with tips for blackheads

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Answer 4

Your diet plays a part with some foods (nuts, chips, chocolates) adding to your skin's oiliness.  Go easy on those and help yourself to lots of fruits and vegetables.

Answer 5

ugh i hate it when people say it's the foods you eat that make you break out or cause you to have more oil on your skin.

It's not true just as chocolate will not make you break out!

The oil on your skin is caused sometimes by your anxiety.

but water is very important and drink lots of it! also remember to clean out your pores at least 5 times a week with hot water then a non-oil based face wash. then close them up with cold water. clogged pores give out excess oil because the oil tries to clean out the dirt in the pores.

Because of the hormonal shifts of adolescence, oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age. The flow of sebum or oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. So one perk of having oily skin now is that it will age slower than the people around you. and don't beat yourself up too much by it because there is nothing, (unfortunately) you can do but wait. In the mean time find online or at a drug store "Matte Blotting Film." it removes all the oil from your face with a small tissue and it's so thin you can carry this in your walet, pocket or whatever you carry.

Good luck, wish i could give you better news!  

p.s. go to this website it's amazing!

http://1stholistic.com/beauty/skin/skin_...

if it doesn't work then search "causes of oily skin" in google and it should be the first one that shows up! :)