Oily and shiny face?

Question

my normal daily routine is i wash my face with a cleanser with warm water (got from nature store) in the shower then i do my hair then use neutrogena microderm cleansing pads and use cold water (use to get rid of imperfrctions) to remove the oil from blow drying or doing my hair then i use a toner (got from nature store, goes along with cleanser) then i apply my makeup. my makeup is fine for the first hour but then i get so oily. my makeup is non-comedagenic. also i do use clean and clear oil absorbing sheets but i feel like it smudges my makeup.

for my makeup i use physicians formula (concealer and very little foundation) and nyc bronzer powder

how do i not make myself look oily or not be oily at all. what products should i look for or what should i get.

Answer 1

I am really sorry about your plight.  However if you have no acne with your oily skin then you're blessed.  You naturally produce oil in order to keep your skin moist and soft.  The opposite would be dry, cracked, wrinkled skin.  Would you like that?

The sebaceous glands, located in each hair follicle or tiny pit of skin, produce oil that lubricates the skin.  These are found in large number on the face, shoulders, back and chest.  If these are over active, then their functions are better controlled by the foods you eat.

The skin is better taken care of from within, out.  Increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and ensure that lots of raw vegetables is included.  This will help to balance the function of your organs.

Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water per day.

Reduce the amount of refined carbohydrate (sweets etc.) you eat.  If you're a chocolate lover reduce your consumption of this to a minimal.

This should help to reduce the amount of oil your skin produces.

Warning:

Do not use harsh or abrasive products on your skin

Do not use anything that will dry your skin.

  

Answer 2

Iam a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Oily skin can lead to acne and should pretty much be treated to prevent acne depending on your age. I am writing to you about acne which can result from oily skin. I am writing about acne but please know that the same applies for oily skin.

I am including a free website that you can consult with a skin care expert/physician free of charge.

In my experience of 12 years alot of commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK! They contain way too much benzoyl peroxide which over dries your skin and causes irritations. Often they contain too much of what you dont need, or too little of what you do need!

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM if you are under 18, I have a great solution for you!

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 3

I know this isn't the answer your looking for BUT GIRLFRIEND just be Happy you have the oily skin, I use to have the same prob when i was in my 20's & 30's, I   H A T E D  it!!!!   I'm 42 now and because of that oily skin that troubled me so much back then has kept my face Wrinkle FREE******* good luck, kelle*

Answer 4

"If you have oily skin, you have oily skin – it's just something that happens to some people," says Joel Schlessinger, MD president-elect of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery and director of LovelySkin.com in Omaha, Nebraska.

While heredity can play a role – if your mother or father had oily skin you might as well – so do hormones. The good news: Regardless of cause(s) of your oily skin, there are steps you can take to control it. Read the Article:

Answer 5

How about an oil-free foundation topped with pressed powder? The powder will absorb some of the oil. There are also mattifying lotions that you can apply under your makeup. One brand called Origins has something called Zero Matte. It's $12.