Oily skin on your face results from genetics, hormones and a process called the end organ response. Hormones called androgens that kick in at the onset of puberty affect your skin by working to enlarge and stimulate the end organ, your sebaceous, or oil glands. This stimulation causes oil glands to work overtime. According to SkinCareRX.com, the nose area is especially susceptible, as oil glands around your nose are already the largest and most active oil glands on your face. Taking care of oily skin on your face is essential to prevent clogged pores that can lead to acne.
Cleansing
Step 1
Wash your face two to three times a day using lukewarm water and an oil, wax and lipid-free cleanser. Massage, rather than rub when washing to avoid irritating your skin. HealthySkinCare.com recommends looking for cleansers that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid functions to remove dead skin cells and retard oil production, while benzoyl peroxide works to kill bacteria.
Step 2
Apply a liquid toner, also called an astringent, to help reduce oil secretions. Toners function to firm and tighten your skin, lower its pH to help fight bacteria and remove any remaining traces of dirt and oil from your face.
Step 3
Finish with an oil-free moisturizer. Although this may sound counterproductive, cleansers and toners can have a drying effect on your skin. Unless your skin is very oily, using a light, oil-free moisturizer can help prevent your skin from feeling tight and dry. This is important, because according to HealthySkinCare.com, dry skin triggers oil glands to produce more oil.
Treatments
Step 1
Follow-up your daily skin care routine with a clarifying mask two or three times a week. TargetWoman.com recommends using a white or pink clay mask as a gentle cleanser and a brown mask if your skin is very oily. Clay masks function to absorb dirt, dead skin cells and excess oil as they dry on your face.
Step 2
Apply an antibiotic cream that contains erythromycin or clindamycin to problem areas to kill bacteria and act as inflammatory agents.
Step 3
See your doctor or dermatologist if you cannot get your oily skin under control. Prescription medications containing ingredients such as tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A, function to help unclog skin pores, according to MayoClinic.com.
Using Cosmetics
Step 1
Apply an antiseptic cream or lotion to your face before applying cosmetics. According to TargetWoman.com, this will temporarily halt oil secretions, keeping them under control.
Step 2
Select oil-free cosmetics or cosmetics designed for oily skin. Powder-based cosmetics, such as loose powder and powder blushes are good choices for absorbing excess oil.
Step 3
Pat a tissue or oil absorbing cloth on your face a few times a day to absorb excess oil and maintain a matte finish to your face.
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