Oily Skin

sadiej_2

I had what I would consider to be 'normal' skin up until I reached my 30's. Since then I have started with Oily Skin. I have tried various products which claim to reduce oil production but none have worked for me. I find it very unslightly and slightly embarassing sometimes. Can anyone recommend a product to combat this problem please?

Hughjass

Do a search on here for using Milk of Magnesia (MoM) as a primer

julessays

I have ridiculously oily skin (have had since I was a teenager) and up until a year or so ago had terrible acne. Dermatologist prescribed me a 6 month course of roaccutane which dried my skin out and cleared it up, but within a few weeks of coming off it the oil was back with a vengeance!

I've started watching lots of Lisa Eldridge make up/skincare videos:

She has oily skin and so always touches on this in her videos. I've found the ones on Make up removal and Favourite Skincare products (parts 1 & 2) particularly helpful.

Sorry, can't post the links as I'm a newbie but you can google, or she has a channel on youtube!

mamamags

I know it sounds odd but google oil cleansing method it is a great way to cleanse oily skin. For the first few times you may get a small out break of spots but in the long term it will improve your skin. I have got out of the habit of doing it but plan to restart as it made a huge difference to my skin. I didn't use anything fancy just ordinary extra virgin olive oil. Good luck with it.

julessays

mamamags wrote: »

I know it sounds odd but google oil cleansing method it is a great way to cleanse oily skin. For the first few times you may get a small out break of spots but in the long term it will improve your skin. I have got out of the habit of doing it but plan to restart as it made a huge difference to my skin. I didn't use anything fancy just ordinary extra virgin olive oil. Good luck with it.

This terrifies me but have read so many good things about it! Have you ever tried mixing other oils in?

Yornaldo

Hey friends. My ski is so oily. It makes me upset specially in summer season. I want to make my skin dry. What should i use on my skin to get rid of this oily skin. Reply and share with me some great ideas.

FitnessFan3

I would recommend going into Lush and asking for the best products to use (toner and face masks). They all chemical and animal testing free.

Since I have used them, everybody has commented on how good my skin complexion is.

mamamags

julessays wrote: »

This terrifies me but have read so many good things about it! Have you ever tried mixing other oils in?

I haven't but if you google it you will find that others have and with good results. Actually am going to go and OCM just now as haven't done it for ages and my skin is very dry! I don't use hot hot water to rinse as I have mild rosecea and the heat can aggrivate it but usually my skin is much healthier looking when I OCM.

jenniewb

OP have you seen your GP about this? I know its not a life or death issue but you mentioned it in relation to your age and I can't help thinking its hormone related. Of course all pretty not-harmful stuff but if it bothers you, your GP could suggest products which could help regulate your hormones again.

If you try also keeping a note of certain foods you eat quite regularly, it could be worth looking at any effects they may have on your hormone levels (hormone levels can often affect your skin) and also stress levels and dealing with stress. It may only make small effects but could have a knock on result over a week or two. I know when I cut out a certain food (which I wont mention because I don't want to influence you) I managed to deal with many issues related to my hormones, chronic period pains being the number one issue, I didn't take hormone tests but cut the food out and replace it on recommendation of someone else once I decided that the bulk of my diet was based on it.

Doubledrop

Hughjass wrote: »

Do a search on here for using Milk of Magnesia (MoM) as a primer

This method has changed on life, to say I was paranoid about my greasy skin is an understatement. I've been using MoM as a primer for 6 months now, I hardly suffer from spots, my make up stays on all day and doesn't have to be touched up and I've saved so much money.

My £7.00 bottle from amazon has lasted me 6 months, only just ordered another bottle.


Previous to this I'd tried loads of different lotion's and potions

poorly_scammo

I too have oily skin and use Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Cleansing and Toning Lotion. It seems to work and doesn't dry my skin out as much as some other brands which of course have made my skin worse as it tries to overcompensate for the dryness by producing more oil.

One thing I would like to say about Milk of Magnesia is that yes, it can help with oily skin but just like some skincare products which are quite harsh in nature, it too can make the problem worse. MoM is very drying I've found so I tend to use it as a facepack once a week and avoid it the rest of the time.

I'd also avoid anything with sodium laureth sulfate in it and friends, as this can irritate the skin and dry it out too much.

My overall advice is to check with your doctor to make sure there are no underlying issues and try not to overuse/use harsh products on the skin because this can become a vicious circle as described above.