oily skin

[Blackisback]

Can anyone help me... over the past few years i have developed oily skin... my face ets realshiny and ive treid matifying makre up. powders, and oily skin treatment and nothings worked i heard mud based products were good but it didnt work anyone had similar problems? maybe know a cure?

 

[PinkPotions]

This isn't a long term solution but i apply a thin layer of baby talc to my skin prior to applying my make-up and i find this helps.

Also always a light powder over your foundation to help seal it all in.

xxx

 

[bexi]

my advice would be to pop into your local dermalogica salon and get face mapped, they'll sort you no problem xxx

 

[rouge]

Personal experience here - don't use harsh astringent products, they will only make it worse as they completely strip the skin of its natural protective layer. You could also try switching to mineral makeup, something like Bare Escentuals, Jane Iredale or Lily Lolo.

And yes, go and see a professional beauty therapist who will be able to recommend products to suit your specific skin type.

Good luck!

 

[louiser]

Also try and treat the problem within. Your skin could also be de-hydrated. Because your skin is lacking in moisure it is over producing sebum (oil) to combat it. By drinking more water the skin doesn't have to produce as much, Hth's x

 

[essentia]

Hi Drinking plenty of (unchlorinated)water is essential to maintain hydration but oily skin usually manifests itself due to:
Hormonal changes (the male hormone androgen directly controls the sebaceous gland) - Biological skin changes - Stress - Poor nutrition
Medication - using incorrect products - climate heat and humidity

Beware of using strong products/agressive treatments that will dehydrate the surface and cause worse problems especially later on in life. I have suffered for seborrhoea since I was 10 and only now I am in my forties feel that I am controlling it. The pill can also be good or bad depending on its effect. Less drastic measures call for gentle but specialised products gel cleanser, enzyme exfoliator, light moisturiser. Please always use suncreen. AHA products work very well, good quality ones should not cause problems. Mineral make up as suggested will help.

 

[Nicki-Marie]

If you decide to find a local salon along with other recommended products, MD formulations is a fab range, and ive had great results with clients and on my own skin so far .. just another brand to maybe ask about. Their main ingredient is glycolic an AHA which does a great job at flushing out the oil and cleaning the pores. x

 

[Blackisback]

thanx for the advice didnt thik id get such a response!!!admitidyl i dont drink water so ill try and change that and invest in some mineral make up.... can i get that in normal shops like superdrug/boots or would i need to be going to a specialist place?

 

[bexi]

Ideally you want to use a brand such as, lily lolo, jane iredale, id essentuals. Be aware that some of the cheaper brands claim they are mineral makeup but then you look at the ingredient list and it is massive!

Its worth spending a bit of money on. I t lasts well. I would also say mineral make up won't clear your oily skin only help with the shine and congestion assosiated with other make ups.

hth

Becki xxx

 

[firemouse]

Oilier skin types do benefit from professional advice, the problem with OTC products is that they can be quite harsh and without seeing your skin it can be a minefield to know what to suggest. I have oily skin but at the moment its quite controlled, I cut out dairy for a few months, this had a massive impact upon my skin, oiliness and congestion.I need to resort back to this. Everyone is an individual and what works for me may not be effective for you. In the past I ve found that the aromatherapy based products are very good,decelor,darphin,eve taylor,elemis,espa. I also steam my skin twice per week for 5 minutes and then mix up my own clay mask,depending upon what skin conditions that are present ,i.e sensitivity,dehydrated etc.
So in essence then the best advice is to book in for a facial appointment and let the therapist assess your skin.
xx