Oily Skin Tips

Many people are cursed with over productive  sebaceous glands and are annoyed by it. Thegood news is, those with oily skin do not develop wrinkles as fast as those with dry skin. However, if your skin is too oily for comfort you should followthese simple rules:

Wash your Face

Washing your face three times daily is suggested for those withvery oily skin. Never use steaming hot water while washing because this onlydamages your skin and strip it off its much needed moisture. You should uselukewarm water.

Cleansers

Do not use skin cleansers that will make your skin very drybecause it only makes your skin produce more oil to keep it moisturized.

Moisturizers

If the usual cream moisturizer just makes your face look andfeel oily, you should get a water-based moisturizer. Water-based moisturizersare more advisable for people with very oily skin because they do notexacerbate the production of oil on the surface of your skin.

Retinoids

If you think you cannot fix your oily skin with the oneslisted above, you should talk to your dermatologist and ask for retinoids. Thisdrug reduces the production of oil in your skin. They are not sold over thecounter so it is best to consult your dermatologist first.