Oily, blemish-prone skin is often treated with retinol, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. But if your skin is sensitive, these products can be too harsh and drying. Enter natural skin care products. Not only are natural remedies often less expensive, they can also help you avoid the redness, stinging and irritation that may result from commercial oily skin treatments. If you have sensitive oily skin, it is important to take proper care of your skin not only on the outside but on the inside as well.
Step 1
Steam your face once or twice a week to remove impurities and treat blemishes without harsh abrasives or medications. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to a pot of boiling water for blemish-fighting power. Remove the pot from heat, put a bath towel over your head to form a tent, and steam for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Wash your face with a mild, unscented glycerin soap to cleanse thoroughly without drying. Use a soft washcloth to gently exfoliate dead skin cells that can clog pores.
Step 3
Use plain witch hazel as a toner. It fights blemishes without drying your skin like an alcohol-based astringent.
Step 4
Take a daily B vitamin complex tablet. You can also add flax seeds or nutritional yeast to your diet. Look for acne products containing niacin for topical application of vitamin B.
Things You'll Need
- B vitamin complex tablets
- Flax seeds or nutritional yeast (optional)
- Tea tree oil
- Unscented glycerin soap
- Soft washcloth
- Witch hazel
- Large cooking pot
- Bath towel
- Topical treatment with niacin (optional)
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