Oily skin! I need tips

@vooturi (157)
India
August 4, 2010 8:37pm CST
Hello friends, i'm 20 years old Indian basically my skin is too oily and due to this reason they are too many pimples on my face!! IS this just because of the diet? or should i use anything to control this? Please suggest!! Thank you!!
7 responses
• United States
5 Aug 10
Oily skin can come from a lot of sources and although there are over the counter products that can help dry some of the oil if you are not sure which to use you may dry it too much. Do you eat too many fried foods as this can contribute to oily skin, I would start with a face wash to help with oily skin. However if you notice that this does not help going to a doctor would be your best option as then he can prescribe sometime that will not dry it out too much and or suggest a dietary supplement. Good Luck as at age 20 it is not a pleasant feeling to be breaking out as if you were hitting puberty.
• United States
5 Aug 10
Yes eating lots of repeated daily greasy foods causes oily skin especially on the face, So if you cut that down you notice a difference. I know when I eat things like fries daily I get very oily face. Soon as I stop eating it daily I can notice the change in my facial appearance. I do not mean do not eat it ever, it is eating every day that causes the extra oil. Going to a specialist will definitely help and the specialist is going to tell you about the affects of dietary intake as well.
• India
6 Aug 10
nice advise :)
@vooturi (157)
• India
5 Aug 10
I love fried foods and chicken very much.I guess i have to reduce eating them from now on.Its so irritating having pimples :( :( I gotta consult a specialist as soon as possible Thank you very much hardworkinggurl :)
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
6 Aug 10
I believe it's hormones that's causing your oily skin. I used to have oily skin as a teenager. As I grew older, my skin became dryer and dryer. For now, there's only one area in my face that gets a little oily (in about 6 to 8 hours' time after washing), and that's the nose. There are many products out there specifically made for oily skin, I can't tell you what's best for you because every product works differently for every individual. A product doesn't need to be expensive to be effective. That one thing I've learned after so many years of trial and error. The best remedy for oily skin is to control it, manage it, by washing every now and then. don't overdo it though. and use a cleanser that's gently enough, that won't irritate your skin.
• India
15 Aug 10
1.Drink plenty of water avoid refrigerated cold water 2.Avoid oily foods 3.Use Artistry essentials ballancing Cleanser,toner and lotion twice daily this product is dermatologically tested and suitable for oily skins and is natural and safe made from organic plants your problem will be solved because each use controls the oil for 12 hours
@vooturi (157)
• India
6 Aug 10
" A product dosen't need to be expensive to be effective " I liked this statement very much I started washing my face regularly i hope there'd better results now Thank you very much:)
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
5 Aug 10
Yes, there could be certain things in your diet that causes this, or makes the problem worse. Try avoiding very fat foods as well as sugar for a while to see if this changes anything for you. There are also a lot of really good skin care products for oily skin that you can try. My favorites are products by Neutrogena. If you have them in your country, I can highly recommend them!
@vooturi (157)
• India
5 Aug 10
I do eat lots of sugar!! This time I'll try not eating it. Neutrogena,I'll definetly use it after consulting a specialist Thank you very much :)
• Canada
26 Aug 10
I used to have the same problem. I would have terrible break outs. It was probably because I was eating a lot of fast food, and I also wasn't taking care of my skin. Try Clean & Clears morning burst, I found that really dried my face out a lot, which I didn't think was possible. That's kind of what my oily skin needed. Now I have pretty good skin, haven't gotten pimples in over 2 months.
@PDBME2 (1014)
• United States
5 Aug 10
I used to have acne while becoming a young adult then they disappeared. I am thankful for the oily skin now because as you get older it diminishes. The oil helps lubricate your skin from getting wrinkles. One day you will be thankful.
@vooturi (157)
• India
5 Aug 10
Oh really? I wish that has to be the same with me Thankyou very much :)
@raja26 (154)
• India
17 Aug 10
oily skin preventing us from getting wrinkles?!! happy to hear that because I am having oily skin. :-)
• India
5 Aug 10
Hi vooturi , yes its because of diet and your day to day activities , I suggest you to maintain your diet , also to get a face-pack which make you skin perfect . cause of oily skins are: heredity diet hormones level humidity and hot weather I suggest you aloe vera for your skin. thank you
@vooturi (157)
• India
5 Aug 10
Thanks thepankajnegi! But i hope the face packs have no side effects I'll try them from now! Hoping for best results!!
• Philippines
16 Aug 10
Having oily skin has a lot of factors interplaying.First is genetics. Good skin is not always just because of what products you use, if you have really good genes probability is that you also hava good skin if your parents have that too. Second depends on your hygene and third are the prducts you use. If you have oily skin shy away from using moisturizer or creams that are oil based because you will only build up the oil in your face . make sure to use a water baised moisturizer its a lot better for you. try using blotting papers its the most convenient way to be oil free without clogging your pores instead of retouching with powder or makeup .Have you over tried oatmeal mask?? they are good oil absorbers as well you should do it at least once a week depending on how oily your skin is