How to Reduce Oil Production in the Face

The amount of oil your face produces is largely genetic, but many other sources can be factors as well. If you follow some basic instructions about hygiene and health, you should be able to reduce the amount of oil your skin produces without having to purchase too many expensive skin cleansing products. Reducing the amount of oil your face produces can reduce your likelihood of receiving a pimple or blemish.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Fruits and vegetables

Instructions

1. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. This is going to help flush out the bacteria in your body, including the oil produced by your facial skin.

2. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables every day. There is nothing better for your skin than the vitamins that come packed in health food.

3. Avoid greasy foods, such as fast food or fried food. Although it may taste great, the food can have an adverse effect on your skin. This can cause your face to break out.

4. Bypass anything with a lot of caffeine. Although this may be difficult if you are used to coffee or soda in the morning to help wake you up, the caffeine increases the amount of oil produced by your skin.

5. Stay out of the sun. Sun exposure is going to dry out your skin. When your skin dries out, your pores are going to produce more oil.

References

• Reduce Oil on Face