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Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:43 pm

I'ma 19 year old male, and my skin gets incredibly oily after an hour (I have to wipe it off with tissue. Would rice paper make any difference?)

I'm also starting to see some signs of aging on my face as well. Two faint lines on my forehead, and deepening of my nasolabial folds.

Besides these, I also have a scatter of small blemishes, and my forehead sometimes feels 'grainy'. My face usually has 1-2 mild 'developing' whiteheads, and my nose always has a few blackheads.

My regimen includes:
Morning--
*Nubian Hertiage Black Soap
(Shea Butter, Palm Ash, Plantain Peel Extract, Papaya Enzymes, Salicylic Acid)

*Witch hazel.I use this as a cleanser.

*Nubian Heritage African Black Soap Extract Oats & Aloe Shea Butter

*Badger sunscreen

For the nights, it's the same, except of Shea Butter, I use retin-a and topical sulfur 15%.

Would using sulfur for a prolonged amount of period do anything to my skin?

I jumped on the 'organic' bandwagon some years back, and still have bits of these products remaining. Are organics really "safer" and more effective? Are these products effective for my oily skin?

I've also heard plenty on these vitamins, Vitamin A and C. How is Vitamin A different from retin-a? What kind of skin types work best with them?

I've also brought a derma-roller recently, would it be well to use for retin-a?

I'd like to go back to using the oil cleansing method, but from my last time, I was coated in greasy whiteheads. (I've done several things wrong, using undiluted castor oil).

Are there any better regimens for my skin type? (Better moisturizers, better facial washes, etc)

free skin care · Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:28 am

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DiamondDog wrote:

I'ma 19 year old male, and my skin gets incredibly oily after an hour (I have to wipe it off with tissue. Would rice paper make any difference?)
If you're asking whether or not rice paper would control oil, then no it won't. It can only remove oil the same way that tissue does. There really isn't a "better" oil sheet unless some type is making you breakout.

I'm also starting to see some signs of aging on my face as well. Two faint lines on my forehead, and deepening of my nasolabial folds.
Consider copper peptides, Vit c serum or chemical exfoliants

Besides these, I also have a scatter of small blemishes, and my forehead sometimes feels 'grainy'. My face usually has 1-2 mild 'developing' whiteheads, and my nose always has a few blackheads.
Could probably get rid of the grainy feeling by using something like the Clarisonic or Olay ProX brush. Scrubbing gently with a wash cloth may help too. Otherwise, consider a chemical exfoliant.
Can't help you too much on the white/blackheads as they are pretty hard to control. I have a tough time dealing with them as well, but AHAs and BHAs help

My regimen includes:
Morning--
*Nubian Hertiage Black Soap
(Shea Butter, Palm Ash, Plantain Peel Extract, Papaya Enzymes, Salicylic Acid)
Never heard of this product, but since it's a face wash, the SA isn't really effective since you wash it off too quickly for it to do anything.

*Witch hazel.I use this as a cleanser.
Good antioxidant, but can be irritating. never heard of it being used as a cleanser

*Nubian Heritage African Black Soap Extract Oats & Aloe Shea Butter

*Badger sunscreen
I find this to be a very emollient/occlusive sunscreen. Perhaps this is what is making you oily so quickly. Try BurnOut or EcoLogical brands if you prefer physical.

For the nights, it's the same, except of Shea Butter, I use retin-a and topical sulfur 15%.

Would using sulfur for a prolonged amount of period do anything to my skin?
Yes, sulfur can be quite irritating to the skin as well. 15% also seems a bit high, but I can't be too sure.

I jumped on the 'organic' bandwagon some years back, and still have bits of these products remaining. Are organics really "safer" and more effective? Are these products effective for my oily skin?
It's safer for the environment, but not necessarily for your face. I find that organic skincare products contain a lot of irritating essential oils which can be bad for your skin. They are not always effective, but it depends on the person. Poison ivy is organic/natural, but no one rubs that on their skin. Synthetic ingredients can easily be just as effective, if not better (e.g. many drugs we take are synthetic). Whether or not they are effective for oily skin depends on the formulation and not if it's organic/natural or not.

I've also heard plenty on these vitamins, Vitamin A and C. How is Vitamin A different from retin-a? What kind of skin types work best with them?
Vitamin A is vitamin A, and retin-A is a supercharged version of retin-A making it highly reactive - so much so that it can be irritating to many of the people who use it. Both work with all skin types, although I don't see many people applying vitamin A to their skin

I've also brought a derma-roller recently, would it be well to use for retin-a?
Probably not. Depends on your skin though. Retin-A already works to thin out the outer layer of skin. Adding a dermaroller would be overkill in my opinion and potentially further sensitize your skin.

I'd like to go back to using the oil cleansing method, but from my last time, I was coated in greasy whiteheads. (I've done several things wrong, using undiluted castor oil).
Many many people will experience some sort of breakout with OCM. You just have to be patient and get the right formula that suits your skin.

Are there any better regimens for my skin type? (Better moisturizers, better facial washes, etc)
Again, everyone is different. You may want to consider a skincare line that has more options for oily/acne prone skin. There are LOTS out there and it all depends on which one you like. I can't really say which one is best for you so you will have to experiment on it yourself

Phew, hope that answered most of your questions!

free skin care · Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:29 am

See the bolded replies

DiamondDog wrote:

I'ma 19 year old male, and my skin gets incredibly oily after an hour (I have to wipe it off with tissue. Would rice paper make any difference?)
If you're asking whether or not rice paper would control oil, then no it won't. It can only remove oil the same way that tissue does. There really isn't a "better" oil sheet unless some type is making you breakout.

I'm also starting to see some signs of aging on my face as well. Two faint lines on my forehead, and deepening of my nasolabial folds.
Consider copper peptides, Vit c serum or chemical exfoliants

Besides these, I also have a scatter of small blemishes, and my forehead sometimes feels 'grainy'. My face usually has 1-2 mild 'developing' whiteheads, and my nose always has a few blackheads.
Could probably get rid of the grainy feeling by using something like the Clarisonic or Olay ProX brush. Scrubbing gently with a wash cloth may help too. Otherwise, consider a chemical exfoliant.
Can't help you too much on the white/blackheads as they are pretty hard to control. I have a tough time dealing with them as well, but AHAs and BHAs help

My regimen includes:
Morning--
*Nubian Hertiage Black Soap
(Shea Butter, Palm Ash, Plantain Peel Extract, Papaya Enzymes, Salicylic Acid)
Never heard of this product, but since it's a face wash, the SA isn't really effective since you wash it off too quickly for it to do anything.

*Witch hazel.I use this as a cleanser.
Good antioxidant, but can be irritating. never heard of it being used as a cleanser

*Nubian Heritage African Black Soap Extract Oats & Aloe Shea Butter

*Badger sunscreen
I find this to be a very emollient/occlusive sunscreen. Perhaps this is what is making you oily so quickly. Try BurnOut or EcoLogical brands if you prefer physical.

For the nights, it's the same, except of Shea Butter, I use retin-a and topical sulfur 15%.

Would using sulfur for a prolonged amount of period do anything to my skin?
Yes, sulfur can be quite irritating to the skin as well. 15% also seems a bit high, but I can't be too sure.

I jumped on the 'organic' bandwagon some years back, and still have bits of these products remaining. Are organics really "safer" and more effective? Are these products effective for my oily skin?
It's safer for the environment, but not necessarily for your face. I find that organic skincare products contain a lot of irritating essential oils which can be bad for your skin. They are not always effective, but it depends on the person. Poison ivy is organic/natural, but no one rubs that on their skin. Synthetic ingredients can easily be just as effective, if not better (e.g. many drugs we take are synthetic). Whether or not they are effective for oily skin depends on the formulation and not if it's organic/natural or not.

I've also heard plenty on these vitamins, Vitamin A and C. How is Vitamin A different from retin-a? What kind of skin types work best with them?
Vitamin A is vitamin A, and retin-A is a supercharged version of retin-A making it highly reactive - so much so that it can be irritating to many of the people who use it. Both work with all skin types, although I don't see many people applying vitamin A to their skin

I've also brought a derma-roller recently, would it be well to use for retin-a?
Probably not. Depends on your skin though. Retin-A already works to thin out the outer layer of skin. Adding a dermaroller would be overkill in my opinion and potentially further sensitize your skin.

I'd like to go back to using the oil cleansing method, but from my last time, I was coated in greasy whiteheads. (I've done several things wrong, using undiluted castor oil).
Many many people will experience some sort of breakout with OCM. You just have to be patient and get the right formula that suits your skin.

Are there any better regimens for my skin type? (Better moisturizers, better facial washes, etc)
Again, everyone is different. You may want to consider a skincare line that has more options for oily/acne prone skin. There are LOTS out there and it all depends on which one you like. I can't really say which one is best for you so you will have to experiment on it yourself

Phew, hope that answered most of your questions!

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