Very oily skin and horrible breakouts due to stress.

Aug 30, 2013

Sarah B.

I have really, really oily skin, I use products that are supposed to stop the oil, but they only seem to work for a couple of hours, then my skin gets oily again. What are great products that actually work to stop oily skin?

Also, I've been stressed for the past three months, it's my first year of college...I started three weeks ago and the stress has just continued to grow. Throughout the past three months I've broken out very badly on my chin, obviously due to stress because I've never broken out this bad before. What should I do? Nothing seems to work. I mean there will be days where it's better, but overall it's still really bad. I just need some help!!

Aug 30, 2013

Brittany F.

Benzoyl peroxide. By far the most effective and most researched ingredient for fighting acne, as well as tea tree oil. These two work amazing together.

Also, try and calm down. Find a regular routine to settle into so your life doesn't feel so hectic and push out unnecessary stress

Aug 30, 2013

Liz B.

Do you moisturize on top of the oil control products?

Aug 30, 2013

Sarah B.

I use an oil controlling moisturizer..Like I said it'll work for a couple of hours then the oil will come right back

Aug 30, 2013

Robyn W.

Stress has nothing to do with it!! :/

Aug 30, 2013

Caramel H.

Try using the Olay foaming face wash for oily/combo skin, it works really well for me. :)

Aug 30, 2013

Jennifer T.

Try blotting your face once it gets oily! It will soak up all the oil. Good luck!

Sep 1, 2013

Milly H.

As a long term/gradual help to your stress problem, drink lots of water and eat healthy food and do some yoga! Like Jennifer said- to reduce the appearance of oiliness when you're wearing makeup, use blotting paper to soak up excess oil. Generally the origin of break outs on the chin are hormonal problems, so the acne you're getting there IS probably very much so due to stress. Good luck with college!