Care for sensitive and oily skin?

i am 15 and i got realy oily and very sensitive skin. i am a redhead and have freckles so i have enuff to be selfconcieus about without acne or oil on my face. is there anything advice yall can give me so i can get a more smooth less oily skin. my face and neck are also sorta red and i really want to get rid of that to? please help...

Care for sensitive and oily skin?
Do you have overproductive sebaceous glands, which are responsible for oily skin? The good news is this skin type is generally slower to show fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. The downside can be more frequent breakouts, large pores and a greasy appearance. The following steps can minimize the negative effects.








Steps:


1. Stick with the basics: The experts suggest cleansing your face two or three times daily with good old soap and water. Pack a premoistened cleansing pad if you won't be around a water basin throughout the day.





2. Understand that dermatologists and aestheticians often disagree on which types of soaps or cleansers to use'but all agree that once you find a product that works well for your skin, you should continue using it.





3. Follow the recommendations of dermatologists and shower or bathe in tepid rather than steaming-hot water. Hot water can strip your skin of needed moisture, while cold water can shock your skin.





4. Avoid using cleansers that tend to overdry skin. This paradoxically causes your skin to produce even more oil than usual.





5. Use only noncomedogenic moisturizers and sunscreen products'this means they're oil-free and won't clog pores.





6. Talk to your dermatologist about a class of drugs called retinoids, which reduce production in oil glands and shrink their size.





7. Keep in mind that oil glands are very sensitive'stimuli such as hormones, heat and (some say) fatty food can trigger them.





8. Remember that your efforts to keep your oily skin clear can only go so far, as some studies indicate that oily skin is hereditary.





You have stated that your skin is not only oily but is also very sensitive. If so follow the followig schedule for taking care of the over sensitiviy.





Care for sensitive skin











If you've found that your skin is reacting to some skin products and showing signs of irritation or redness, you probably have sensitive skin. Read on to find out how you can stop blotches and irritation.








Choose makeup, moisturisers and sunscreens that are hypo-allergenic and fragrance-free.





Minimise the amount of products you put on your face.





Don't overwash your face (i.e. more than twice a day.)





Don't use exfoliants.





Use an astringent on oily areas only, but discontinue if redness occurs.


Use a mild, soap-free cleanser.





When choosing make-up, especially foundation and blusher, buy oil-free products. Make-up that is water-based and non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging) is the best option. There are also oil-absorbing foundations that help keep oil off the face.





Use a daily sunscreen that is not oil-based, preferably a gel, as it's less greasy.





Be sure to use a minimum SPF of 15.





If you have breakouts, use a cleanser with salicylic acid to help exfoliate pores. Salicylic acid in moisturisers can also be beneficial.
Reply:I am also a red head with lots of freckles. YOU HAVE TO TRY PROACTIV!!!!! IT'S AMAZING...MAKE SURE YOU DO EACH STEP EVERYNIGHT AND YOU WILL HAVE WONDERFUL SKIN
Reply:See a Dermatologist. The best way to get rid of oily skin is to wash it constantly with cold water and a bar of soap (ivory bar).
Reply:I would suggest to you ProActive, but i'm not sure about the sensitive skin. Something from ALmay maybe.
Reply:i suggest going to the store and buying





pads that clean blackheads..





they also dry up the skin without overdrying.. also.. in the middle of the day take some water and pool it in your hands then throw it on your face then towel dry..





goodluck man
Reply:cleanse your face on a daily basis with a mild facial wash/ cleanser... (ex: biore- available in drug stores but any brand can do...) make sure u choose the ones that say sensitive and oil skin..certain cleanser can make your skin too dry thus creating even more oily skin... so read labels carefully...
Reply:check out www.acne.org, its the easiest way to get valid information and help you decide which products will be best for your face.
Reply:I have sensitive skin and see a dermatologist. Maybe this will help you.


I like using Biore's triple action astrigent for my oily skin and I've noticed that I only have to use it once a day because it basically stops my skin from being so oily.


You might want to try tea tree oil if you ever develop acne.


If you want something really drying (for sensitive skin and it's not bad at all) use the Neutrogena bar of soap. It's less than a dollar. The liquid form is also great for getting read of oil.


Face masques will also help shrink those oil glands of yours. I use Queen Helene Masque: Grape Seed Extract but I recommend that you use the Mint Julep. It's a favorite among acne prone folks.


I recommend that you see a dermatologist. For your reddening skin he or she will give you a cream to get rid of it. If you have insurance, the visits will be completely covered. I think you will also be treated with a laser to get rid of the over oil production you have going on (your oil glands will be shrunken).





By the way, I just have to mention that I hate ProActive with a passion. It bleaches cloths and did nothing to my acne. %26gt;=O
Reply:I am a licensed Esthetian and I hope the info I give is helps you. If you are cleansing too often or using a cleanser with the wrong ph balance, you cause you skin to be too dry. The oil glands respond by producing more oil-endless cycle. One, wear only mineral make up like Bare Essentials, Jane Iredale.....Two, buy a professional skin care line specific to your skin. Its expensive but well worth it and lasts much longer than store bought crap. Pevonia has a sensitive cleanser that is great or you might even try products targeted to rosecea because they are made to be very gentle and healing.


I hope this helps.
Reply:tea tree oil-oily
Reply:prabhakar has a good answer, see it for yourself!
Reply:some tips for oily skin:





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