Ok so no matter how often I wash my face, it keeps getting all oily. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can use to make it not so oily, cause it is driving me crazy. And keeps breaking out.

The more you wash it, the more oil your skin will produce, because it feels like it's getting dried out with all of the washing. So, stop washing it so often!

Secondly, use a mild facial cleanser--Phisoderm/Cetaphil/Basic are all good, mild cleansers that will also do the job on the oil. I've also heard that the ProActiv stuff really does work miracles!

Make sure you're using a clean washcloth--bacteria grows on wet washcloths pretty fast. Also, make sure you're rinsing completely--it's pretty common to break out around the hairline and face because people don't get all of the cleanser off. Try not to touch your face or pick (I'm really bad about that), because it spreads bacteria.

AnotherLoverToo said:

Look at you, you dermatologist you! Yes, yes, yes to it all! And Proactiv is a miracle worker!

CynthiasSocks said:

I must confess that I have far too many magazine subscriptions, and I read all of those skin articles.

CynthiasSocks said:

Does it really work!?
I thought Puff Daddy was lying!

I was thinking about trying it, but I just haven't done it yet. I'll have to check it out!

My skin is generally alright, but it gets temperamental when the seasons change or when I travel. Any climate, environment change, really. With the wacky weather lately with fall coming here my forehead has broken out.
But it'll go away soon enough.

AnotherLoverToo said:

Thanks,

I have always and religiously used the same Noxzema face wash and never had this problem until now.

spectro derm twice a day

don't put moisturizer on @ night, your skin will replenish itself while u sleep

lots of water

facial masks once a week

applekisses said:

it doesn't work for everyone

it only worked for me for about the first 3 months...then it was back to old pizza face (and i'm back there again now)

SammiJ said:

I knew it was a bad idea

OH TELL ME ABOUT IT!!

I mean- it'z a 'blessing' of sortz- cause ya know you're alwayz gonna look younger when you're older and when it'z at its best- it has a real radiance about it...but let'z not mistake the icky feeling of how oily skin can get (especially during the day!!)

I use Cosmedix skincare as that's what my skin specialist reccomended for me. It wasn't a selling point- it'z just a product she usez in her practice, at it is a medical product, only with natural ingredientz. I use D-oil every second night on my T-zone. Unfortunately it is currently being dicontinued but i believe they have a new product to replace it.

I do still get oily, but it just doesnt feel lick guck anymore.

Anywayz- if my skin specialist reccomendz it- then it has 2 be good- she's done lecturez around the world and i can see why- she is an absolute miracle worker you don't understand I had no idea wtf was goin on with my skin until she explained to exactly what was going on, why, and how she can fix it. Freakin AMAZING.

Oily skin is hard to combat- i know how hard it is!! But i'll say this much- if it'z about takin care of your skin deep down- don't go for off-the-counter shit, cause it may feel nice etc but it only effectz the upper dermi layer of your skin.

unlucky7 said:

yeah i don't do that anymore

and what i try too is midday, when my face really starts 2 get greasified, i just splash some cool water on it and pat dry...
don't rub or scrub, just splash and pat dry, it feels great too

I use consistently Clearasil Face Wash for Sensitive skin.. Its the only thing that keeps me from breaking out. I also use Clinique for sensitive skin toner and astringent and i use a nightime moistorizer by Elemis at night, and an oil free moisturizer during the day under my makeup..

Some products i recoomend that i have used or still do use are Elemis (althought a bit pricey, well worth it)

St. Ives 100% oil free moistorizer....

Use products WITHOUT any oil or oil based products..Try Clinique or Elemis, or St. Ives. Also PURPOSE (a line of skincare) is also great! Use astringents with alcohol or witch hazel to dry out the oils in your skin...

I have extreemly sensitive skin.. I always have to watch what products i use because i break out so easily and my skin becomes irritated very easily...

I hope my ideas help!