How do I get my face to stop being so oily?

I wash my face twice daily with an apricot scrub. I also use a gentle make-up cleanser. Throughout the day my face gets so greasy. How can I stop this?

How do I get my face to stop being so oily?
SOAP -------- YOU CAN USE THE OTHER STUFF TOO BUT SOAP IS BEST..TRY CASTILE SOAP OR NEUTRAGENA
Reply:try using powder
Reply:use a clay mask twice a week. it keep grease at bay
Reply:Dial soap is great for oily skin in teenage years. Also, what someone above said is true - if you don't moisturize your skin at all, it can overproduce oil and make you break out more. What I would suggest, is using Dial soap followed by a super light moistiruzer made for oily skin, morning and night. If you don't use any moisturizer at all, the harsh soap could shock your skin and make it produce even more oil.



In fact, that might be exactly what's happening now. Using a scrub on your face daily is too much. You might be shocking your skin and making it create too much oil to compensate. If I were you I'd only exfoliate once a week.



Drinking more water can also balance your skin out when you're having problems. Water is a universal cleanser and balancer for your body and will do nothing but good for your skin!



If your worst problem is in the middle of the day, you can also get little blotting sheets to blot some of the oil off. Mary Kay sells them and I think you can get them at Sephora too.



Good luck!
Reply:Well you should just use soap to wash your face. It gets off the bad oils on your face. You should atleast try it. :)
Reply:i went to a dermatologist and got a perscription for my face truelly though what works for people with oily faces that i havent seen fail( if your not allergic) is to every night wash your face with your body wash( i use dial because it is a little more ruff and it makes me feel a little cleaner , make sure oyu clean out all the soap if not it will clogg your pores) in the shower, then make sure ALL of your makeup is off( they make make up removing wipes you can get at walmart) and take a cotton ball and wet it with rubbing alchohol and rub your T-zone area or problem areas with it (dont get it too close to your eyes!) it might sting a tiny bit and it stinks but if you look at the cotton bal after wards you can see all the dirt and oils from your face ( it kinda grossed me out) even after you take all of your make up off... if oyur face gets to dry in the morning after you brush your teeth put on a moisturizer ( i use Olay's complete all day moisture lotion with SPF 15 Light non greasy for sensitive skin ) it comes in a white 4 oz bottle it will help with the dryness and it will also help to keep your face from getting sun damage because it has sun screen in it ( you cant tell) dont put too much on though even though it is light and non greasy because it will clogg oyur pores and give you even worse acne ... if you have problems with your back or shoulders or chest you can also do the same thing for those areas even if oyu dont have acne there it helps keep it clean especially with all the sweating you do durning the day...
Reply:apply a base to before your make up it really helps...search it at http://www.sephora.com



:)
Reply:Hmmmm. perhaps you should see a dermatologists and see

what they say. Or mabey you should try different soaps. Mabey you sweat too much. could be anything. I would see a dermatologist.
Reply:There are these neat little blot pads you can buy at drug stores super cheap. What they do is you blot your face with them it it removes oil without messing with your make up. You can bring them with you and use them mid day as well!



You can find them at:



http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/product...



or at drug stores!







Good luck!
Reply:your face might be oily because you don't apply moisturizer to your face. your skin produces oil to make the skin not dry. so if you add moisturizer your skin will stop being as oily.
Reply:Don't use a scrub daily, its too hard on the skin. Especially not an apricot scrub as the bits will scratch the skin surface. Use a gentle cleanser, soap and oil free daily and if u must, use a synthetic scrub(the round bits are smooth and doesn't scratch the skin surface) 2x a wk. The gentle make-up cleanser is fine. Keep clean %26amp; clear oil removal sheets during the day to remove oil instantly!
Reply:1-Use ur apricot scrub ONLY weekly...that's why your skin gets oily so fast !..Actually when u rub your skin too much your oil glands become more active...hope u get it.

2-Wash ur face with a face wash ..neutrogena...avoid soap.

3-Don't use the towel...let ur face air dry.

4-Use astringent face pads..like noxema once a day.

5-Drink 7 glasses of water/day.

6-Avoid chocolates n nuts.

7-Use mudmask twice a week.
Reply:Use this product: Therma Del Sol Detoxifying Body Facial – this is a clay based mask that helps to absorb toxins in the skin as well as help control oil and clear the pores of residue.



Also this daily regimen:

Daily regimen in A.M. and P.M.:



All Clear? Cleansing Gel / All Clear? Body Wash

Wet skin and apply a small amount to face and neck using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly and gently blot dry. Follow with All Clear Skin Solution.

All Clear? Skin Solution

Shake bottle well. Clean skin thoroughly before applying. Saturate cotton applicator pad. Wipe gently over entire face if you have oily skin. Apply to T-zone only if you have combination skin. Follow up with skin moisturizer. Do not use on broken skin.



All Clear? Moisturizer

Use fingertips to apply a small amount to face and neck.

Weekly Treatments – 2 to 3 times per week:



All Clear? Self-Foaming Cleansing Treatment

Apply a thin layer to clean, dampened skin. Allow product to foam for 2-5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Follow with All Clear Skin Solution and Moisturizer for optimal results



All Clear? Acne Outlook? Sulfur Acne Masque

Apply to clean, dry face and neck. Allow to dry for up to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.



All Clear? Scrub

Wet skin and apply a small amount to face and neck using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly and gentle blot dry. Follow with All Clear Skin Solution and Moisturizer.



Use twice a week. For extremely oily skin, use three times a week.

WARNING: Do not use on broken skin. Avoid contact with eyes and eyelids. Stop use if skin irritation or sensitivity develops.