How to Fight Oily Skin
Heredity, diet, hormones, weather and habits such as smoking all play a role in the condition of your skin.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Dried Herbs
- Papayas
- Alpha-hydroxy Lotions
- Chamomiles
- Clay-based Face Masks
- Lavender Oils
- Mild Facial Cleansers
- Multivitamins
- Oil-free Cosmetics
- Oil-free Moisturizers
- Sunscreen
- Alpha-hydroxy lotions
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Wash your face two or three times a day with a mild cleanser that does not include perfumes or additives. Keep your skin very clean, but do not scrub too hard.
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Use an oil-free moisturizer and cosmetics.
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Use a clay-based face mask two or three times a week.
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Choose products containing alpha-hydroxy acids, which remove dead cells and give skin a smoother appearance.
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Mash up a small amount of papaya for your own fruit acid mask. Smear it on your skin, leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse.
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Steam your skin several times a week. Add chamomile, lavender oil or dried herbs such as rosemary, parsley or thyme to the water.
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Keep your skin hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day.
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Reduce fats and oils in your diet. Increase your intake of fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
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Watch your sun exposure. Although the sun may seem to dry your skin, too much heat actually stimulates the production of more oil.
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Supplement your diet with B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc and vitamin E. You can also take a high-potency multivitamin.
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Tips & Warnings
Make your own facial scrub by mixing 2 tbsp. almond meal with 1 tbsp. ground lemon rind and 1 tbsp. powdered milk.
Make your own clay mask by mixing green clay powder with water or honey and applying it to your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse.
Humidity and heat will increase oil production.
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Comments
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punkmarkgirl
Jan 13, 2010
Wow, I've heard that thing about urine before. Can't say I've ever been desperate enough to try it! The Apple Cider Vinegar idea works well - is a great toner to use in the evening to kill bacteria. Also, try a loose powder for oily skin is called Mattify! Powder by Mattify Cosmetics. It is THE BEST I've ever found for controlling oil all day. It goes on clear, just buffs right into your skin and doesn't clog pores. It's so transparent, even men can use it. -
cleonival
May 28, 2009
I have really oily skin, this masked helped me a lot, you only need oatmeal and water, make a paste and heat it in the microwave for about 5 seconds, only let it warm up don't let it get hot, put it all over your face, don't cover your eyes, and let it dry. Once you took it off, splash lukewarm water on your face, use once a week, it can overdry your skin. :)
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Mpftmead
Nov 18, 2008
Please don't rub semen all over your face. Try it on an inconspicuous area first.
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Mpftmead
Nov 18, 2008
Please don't rub semen all over your face. Try it on an inconspicuous area first.
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jiggerrustle
Mar 29, 2008
I have an oily face before but after using my urine to wash my face, this oil started to disappear. You may laugh at me but seriously speaking, I tried it and it really works. My grandmother told me this secret and i want to share it with you. For best result you may mix it with your saliva to cure acne. This saliva contains some enzymes which may help in killing some bacterias that causes acne.
