Extremely oily skin
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Jun 7, 2015
Taylor K.
I'm new to this but I figured if I need help why not ask! I've had extremely oily skin for years and nothing seems to help. I was on Accutane and my skin was amazing and then when I got off of it, the acne and the oily skin came back. I was just wondering if anyone had tips or recommendations.. It really lowers my self confidence! I was thinking about Accutane again but that's really a last resort. Please help!!
Jun 7, 2015
Justine S.
Do you live in an area that has really bad air quality? That used to make me break out until I moved.
Jun 7, 2015
Taylor K.
I live in the country part of Ohio. We have well water and I thought maybe that would be a factor but I don't know! Nothing helps :( thank you though!!
Jun 7, 2015
Amy H.
I've just started using the Cetaphil oily skin cleanser and lush's cupcake face mask but it's made my skin so much less oily. I use the Cetaphil moisturizer as well because it was on special when I brought it. It's good for the price but there's other ones that I prefer.
Jun 7, 2015
Madison C.
Sorry unhelpful but I'm in Ohio too! Lol the humidity is a struggle.
Jun 8, 2015
Brittany F.
Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands produce more oil than usual, leading to an imbalance in your system. Some excessive oil production is hereditary, but other factors that can lead to oily skin are stress, hormonal shifts, high humidity, travel, pollution, certain cosmetic products, birth control pills, poor diet, and improper skin care. Be sure you're only washing your face in the morning and before you sleep. Washing your face too often prompts the sebaceous glands to produce even more oil. The oil in your face (technically known as sebum) is there because it lubricates and protects your skin. When you wash your face too often, your glands respond by producing more oil to protect it. Cold or hot water dries up your skin so it is important that you use neutral lukewarm water to rinse off any facial cleansers. There are lots of products out there specifically for oily skin so look around and read labels, if you use a line specifically made for oily skin it will help reduce the problem even if it is gentle and the ingredients aren't super active. I recommend trying diluted witch hazel as a toner as well, it has antibacterial properties and also absorbs some of the excess sebum on your skin. To avoid your skin looking oily throughout the daily, try a mattefying face cream (murad has one which works awesome) or any face cream as long as it is oil free. Even though you have oily skin you still want to be sure to moisturize to restore your moisture barrier.
Jun 8, 2015
Taylor K.
Thank you guys so much!