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Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:37 pm  |
As from the topic title, I'm interested in tackling the root of the problem, which is the oil glands under the skin. I don't want to use blotting papers or mattifying powders of the sort because my skin just doesn't like those things and ends up producing more oil because I've stripped everything from it.
So has anyone had or heard of any success stories in which certain ingredients help with oily skin? |
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Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:40 pm |
So daily BHA or AHA should help reduce oil production (IME after a month or so); and Retin A is supposed to, but could take a year or more (I haven't gotten there yet).
Oral codliver oil with its Vit A might slightly decrease/normalize oil production, and the prescription isotretinoin (Accutane) does the same with more of a punch. Spironolactone is an anti-androgen than can help some women, and certain BCs are better for oil than others. |
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30-ish, sensitive fair skin, oily and acne-prone, faded freckles; tretinoin since Oct 2010 |
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Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:09 am |
| I wonder if your testosterone level is a bit high. |
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Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:56 pm |
The only thing that has ever helped my skin with oil production is Accutane (isotertinoin.) Rockhugger mentioned it in her post. It is taken orally and available by prescription only. It's highly controversial and should only be used under a doctor's supervision.
I took it in my 20's when I suffered from cystic acne and uncontrollable oily skin. It was a real life saver for me! |
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Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:01 pm |
Can you reduce sugar- or carb-consumption?
I know of people who experienced a decrease in oiliness while on low carb diets, and sugar is definitely said to stimulate oil production.
Just research any possible hazards if you you want to try a more radical version like Atkins...
I was just reading the testimonials of that wonderbar someone else started a thread on. There are self-reports of "normalized' skin from that, though othrs claim bad results. Still if you have $ to blow on an experiment with a little cleansing bar, you might look into that too... |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:45 am |
Cutting sugar is a good idea. Some of us have skin cells very sensitive to insulin, even though we may not be diabetic. And for that matter, some hormones in milk are precursors to DHT, an androgen linked with oiliness and acne.
Another possible solution: Some levulan-bluelight combos are thought to shrink oil glands, brands including FotoFacial. |
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30-ish, sensitive fair skin, oily and acne-prone, faded freckles; tretinoin since Oct 2010 |
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gracehath
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Mon May 30, 2011 4:30 am |
Skin, like the rest of our bodies wants to remain balanced and healthy. As you have found out for yourself the worst thing you can do is blot away or strip away the natural oils your skin produces to protect against dehydration. As soon as the skin’s surface is sensed to be dry the oil glands will respond by pumping out more oil to redress the balance.
The answer is oil - oil to combat oil - sounds unlikely but makes sense when you think about what the skin is trying to do for you.
Not just any oil, you want skin friendly plant oils and essential oils which are naturally anti-bacterial.
My favourite for all types of skin is 20% Vitamin E oil from glowing-skin-naturally.
It smells divine, feels fantastic on the skin and soaks in a dream. The trick for oily skin is to use a tiny amount, just enough to be absorbed and not a hint left on the surface.
Hope this helps, the good news is while oily skin is a bit of a hassle now as you get older your skin will remain far less wrinkled for longer especially if you give it what it needs now rather than treating it like a battle field. |
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Mon May 30, 2011 10:20 am |
| You can try the pearl powder which is good for oil absorption. You can mix it with you day cream (better not mix with sunscreen). Or if you wear make up, you can use it as loose powder or mix it with you loose powder. |
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Mon May 30, 2011 1:37 pm |
| Retin-A tremendously reduced my oil production, But you also have to compensate for it by applying a moisturizing sunscreen during the day. |
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Mon May 30, 2011 5:43 pm |
I need help with this also...I am 38 and have very oily skin  |
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Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:17 pm |
Oil cleansing and using a nice facial oil as a serum at night is how I balanced my skin. I use Tsamma Melon oil, which also keeps my skin decongested.
Adding oil to the skin calms down the oil production in the skin. Drying your skin out will just cause the oil production to go into overdrive. |
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Fair skin, mature, hazel eyes, combo/dry, tend to congestion, use mostly natural products |
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Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:51 am |
| I was just comparing photos of me two months ago versus now, and it looks like I'm less oily now, more glowy and not so shiny! I think maybe the tretinoin is kicking in for reducing oil... |
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Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:37 am |
| I just thought of this....when I was taking high doses of B5 for acne it totally cut my oil production. I didn't have super oily skin though. This was several years ago, I dont remember the specifics,dosage etc, that I took. |
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:01 am |
My internist is very prone to prescribing meds for offlabel use. During an appt for something totally unrelated, he asked me if my oily skin bothered me. He gave me a prescription for Aldactone, which is a diuretic used primarily to treat high blood pressure. It was a low dose - I didn't even notice the diuretic effect. I also remember it being very cost effective - the pharmacist chose to not use my insurance because paying the cost of the item was cheaper than my co-pay! I did notice a reduction in oil production.
Obviously prescription drugs aren't for everyone, but I thought I'd mention it. People with less creative doctors may want to suggest it. |
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:28 am |
| 2nd, or 3rd or 4rth?, the tretinoin. I'm pretty sure my oil production has lessened. |
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Olive, normal/oily skin. Using rinse-off ocm, Vit C, Tretinoin since Nov/10, GHK since Feb/12, Niacinamide & glucosamine, alternating, & now skipping nights! Concerns include oiliness, hyperpigmentation from occasional zits, 11's & nasolabial folds. |
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:39 pm |
GirlieGirl, how much B5 were you taking?
I took it about a year ago and I can't say I noticed a difference or not. However, I am very oily especially with summer coming. I am ready to give this another try since I know what my skin is like without the supplement of B5. |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:20 am |
It can also be sensitivity to testosterone that causes it. Retin-a, diet, stress management & hormonal therapy ie BCP or BHRT are your best bets.
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| I wonder if your testosterone level is a bit high. |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:51 am |
| I wonder if anyone tried using Finacea to reduce oil production. My skin gets drier almost immediately after I apply Finacea gel. |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:24 am |
| Skitahoe wrote: |
GirlieGirl, how much B5 were you taking?
I took it about a year ago and I can't say I noticed a difference or not. However, I am very oily especially with summer coming. I am ready to give this another try since I know what my skin is like without the supplement of B5. |
It was several years ago, as mentioned I don't remember the details exactly. It was a high dose that I started with though. I think I did follow the recommended dosages, which was to start at 10 grams if I remember correctly. |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:45 am |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
| Skitahoe wrote: |
GirlieGirl, how much B5 were you taking?
I took it about a year ago and I can't say I noticed a difference or not. However, I am very oily especially with summer coming. I am ready to give this another try since I know what my skin is like without the supplement of B5. |
It was several years ago, as mentioned I don't remember the details exactly. It was a high dose that I started with though. I think I did follow the recommended dosages, which was to start at 10 grams if I remember correctly. |
Was it vitamin b5 or b3? I've heard of b3 (niacinamide) helping with oil production and acne, but not b5 |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:23 pm |
| The recommended daily supplementation of Pantothenic acid (B5) is 15-400 mg for women. |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:32 pm |
| oasisjc wrote: |
Was it vitamin b5 or b3? I've heard of b3 (niacinamide) helping with oil production and acne, but not b5 |
B5. Google "B5 and acne" you will find info.
| RussianSunshine wrote: |
| The recommended daily supplementation of Pantothenic acid (B5) is 15-400 mg for women. |
Thats correct for regular supplementation. The B5 and acne plan is not meant to be used at high doses forever. Its a treatment plan. |
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