OS greasy skin/hair remedy!

funkymonkey849

Hi everyone :hello:

I have terribly greasy skin, and hair (but not quite as bad). I was on the pill for 5 years which calmed it down a bit but since I've come off my skin is sooo oily, makeup just comes off after an hour, and when I wake up in the morning my face is greasy. My skin is also quite sensitive.

I have tried all the clear skin products on the market, I used to use benzoyl peroxide but found it managed to make my skin dry and still greasy!

The only thing I find to work is an egg face mask, but this can be expensive if used on a regular basis.

Anyone know of any OS remedies, thinking something natural may be able to help without irritatating my skin?

Thank you all x

Quasar

Skin condition is usually a sign of nutrients out of balance. Plenty of fruit and dark green or orange vegetables will ensure adequate intake vitamin B and beta carotene, the vitamin A precursor in our body which is especially essential for skin and hair condition. A bit of supplementation might also be advisable but that is best determined by a medical practitioner as I wouldn't wish to be seen as offering inappropriate therapeutic advice.

Any topical applications of cream shampoos etc may alleviate your condition but never address its causes.

funkymonkey849

Hi thanks for your reply

I eat a very healthy diet and am very careful about what I eat. I think it is hereditory because my mum had very greasy skin until she got older.

I don't know how I could improve my diet any more, I eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, the only thing is I could eat more oily fish as I rarely do

Quasar

funkymonkey849 wrote: »

Hi thanks for your reply

I eat a very healthy diet and am very careful about what I eat. I think it is hereditory because my mum had very greasy skin until she got older.

I don't know how I could improve my diet any more, I eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, the only thing is I could eat more oily fish as I rarely do

Dietary needs are also hereditary. Some people require far more of a certain mineral or vitamin than others, because that's their genetic make up, but only qualified professionals are entitled to establish if and when this is the case.

Anyway, omega 3 oils, abundant in oily fish such as salmon, fresh tuna, sardines and mackerel, have a profound effect on the health of the entire body, one of these being a balancing action on skin and hair, conferring a natural lustre without excessive oiliness. Perhaps taking this oil in capsules would be a good start for you, as long as you don't expect results overnight. You can buy it over the counter at chemists or supermarket and the box will give the dosage.

carlsberggal

Don't know really apart from don't use cle$rasil as it strips the skin of grease so so skin sends a message to the brain saying 'I've run out of oil' so brain says 'ok make more' and then you have even greasier skin. Maybe a face pack using oats etc would help? On a positive side, you won't get wrinkles as much when you are older, that's what doctor said to my friend and it's true she's 50 and not one in sight!

sunflower76

There's a thread on the health and Beauty MS Board about using olive oil as a cleanser and moisturiser. I can't do linkys but it might be worth you having a nosey over there for some advice.

LittleMissAspie

Try Fresh Farmacy from Lush as a cleanser and something like rosehip oil or raspberry seed oil as a night moisturiser. For daytime moisturiser you could try Enzymion or Vanishing Cream from Lush or alternatively you could use the oils but put them onto quite a wet face so that you use very little and don't get too greasy.

These are all things that work for me.

But only change one thing at a time and give it a month before you decide how well it's working. Skin can take a while to settle down.

~BamNaggy~

Evening Primrose Oil, balances hormones within 4 to 6 weeks of use.
Also don't put moisturiser on your nose if you have large open pores, this blocks the pores and makes them worse.
Also look at the positives, greasy skin wrinkles a lot less than normal or dry skin, it has a lot more natural protection from the elements and as you get older looks more youthful.

x x

Snuggles

I too have oily skin and have tried many different products to no avail. However, for the last couple of months I've been using the Bodyshop's seaweed clarifying night treatment and mattifying day cream. I am so pleased with it as my skin is far less greasy.

suki1964

~BamNaggy~ wrote: »

Also don't put moisturiser on your nose if you have large open pores, this blocks the pores and makes them worse.

x x

Not quite true

People with oily skin also need a good moisturiser - one that suits their skin and doesn't clog - many of which are available - Liz Earle Light being one

nikki2804

Oily skin equals no wrinkles for longer so it isn't all bad.

I have oily and sensitive skin and I have found that Lush Ultra Bland is very good. Okay I'm still alittle bit spotty just now but I have only been using it a fortnight. Unfortunately can take up to 3 months for skin to show signs of improvement.

I know a lot of people rave about Liz Earle. Its to expensive for my taste unfortunately.