This might sound weird but I got this off of these boards. Milk of Magnesia. I have oily skin and this worked wonders for me. Sometimes I used it as a mask, rinsed it off, then applied makeup. Usually, I applied a THIN layer, let it dry, then applied makeup over it. I've used a few other products-some expensive(PTR max anti-shine--worked great for a while) and cheap(Monistat Chafing Gel-didn't absorb oil) and the Milk of Magnesia was the cheapest and it worked the best. I believe M.O.M is recommended in one of the Paula Begoun books.
Stay away from any kind of skin cleansers or moisturizers that offer extra moisturizer. Use oil-free products. You do not need to be adding extra moisture to your already oily face.
Blotting your face regularly during the day with blotting paper will keep the oil from your T zone down to a minimum. While blotting does not prevent the oil, it lessens the shine.
Avoid greasy foods like burgers, fried foods and chocolate as they will tend to affect your complexion. Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day to keep yourself hydrated.
Toners applied after washing the face are great ways to control the production of oil. However, you will want to be certain that the toner does not contain alcohol, as that will only serve to dry out the skin, which, in turn, causes an increase in oil production. Look for a toner that has something more natural like witch hazel as its main ingredient.
Toners applied after washing the face are great ways to control the production of oil. However, you will want to be certain that the toner does not contain alcohol, as that will only serve to dry out the skin, which, in turn, causes an increase in oil production. Look for a toner that has something more natural like witch hazel as its main ingredient.
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