I have pimple problem since 10 years of age. My skin is oily. If I wash my face, then my skin becomes dry. What should I do?

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Hello Lybrate User,
Oily skin - This type will leave blots of facial oil on the tissue, particularly from the cheeks, nose and forehead. This type of skin has overactive sebaceous glands, producing more oil than necessary. Oily skin can be caused by hereditary factors, diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, unsuitable cosmetics and stress, leading to acne flare ups and enlarged pores. Oiliness can change depending upon the time of year or the weather.
Follow these tips to take care of oily skin:
* Wash it no more than twice a day and after you sweat a lot.
* Use a gentle cleanser and don't scrub.
* Don't pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. They'll take longer to heal.
*�A healthy diet, plenty of water, regular sleep, exercise and being sun smart are the starting points to maintaining and improving your skin?s health. No matter what type of skin you have, these tips will keep it looking its best. Healthy daily lifestyle habits can be just as important as a good skin care routine. For better results consult me on lybrate privately. Take care.

Shubhangi Kumbhar · Accepted Answer

Hello Lybrate User,
Oily skin - This type will leave blots of facial oil on the tissue, particularly from the cheeks, nose and forehead. This type of skin has overactive sebaceous glands, producing more oil than necessary. Oily skin can be caused by hereditary factors, diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, unsuitable cosmetics and stress, leading to acne flare ups and enlarged pores. Oiliness can change depending upon the time of year or the weather.
Follow these tips to take care of oily skin:
* Wash it no more than twice a day and after you sweat a lot.
* Use a gentle cleanser and don't scrub.
* Don't pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. They'll take longer to heal.
*�A healthy diet, plenty of water, regular sleep, exercise and being sun smart are the starting points to maintaining and improving your skin?s health. No matter what type of skin you have, these tips will keep it looking its best. Healthy daily lifestyle habits can be just as important as a good skin care routine. For better results consult me on lybrate privately. Take care.

Dheeraj Kumar · Answer

Follow these simple home remedies to balance oily skin and reduce pimples:
TEA TREE OIL: Use tea tree oil facewash twice a day followed by tea tree toner and an oil free moisturizer.
LEMON JUICE: Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area with a cotton ball. Leave it on for around 10 minutes then rinse with cool water.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water and use the mixture as a toner. Apply on your face with a cotton swab.
ALOE VERA: Aloe Vera has burn-relieving properties and can promote healing, fight infection, and even reduce scarring. Scrape out the gel from an aloe plant with a spoon, and apply to your face.
HONEY AND CINNAMON: Add half teaspoon of cinnamon powder with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply on face. Leave it for an hour, or if possible leave it overnight. Then wash off.
CHAMOMILE STEAM: Make 2 cups of chamomile tea and add fresh rose petals to it. Then take this soothing steam while it is still hot. (Put a bath towel over your head to prevent the steam from escaping)
MINT LEAVES: Blend fresh mint leaves with some water to make a paste (pudeena ki chutney). Rub the paste on your face and leave for 5-10 minutes. Then wash thoroughly with cold water.
PAPAYA: Mash up the flesh of a fresh papaya and apply to your skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse off completely with warm water.
BESAN: Mix 1 teaspoon of chickpea flour (chane ka atta) or gram flour (besan) with enough water to make a paste, and wash your face with this mixture. Follow with almond powder mask and a moisturizer.
ALMOND POWDER: Mix almond powder with a little water, and apply the paste to your face. Let it dry and remain on your skin for up to half an hour, then rinse it off. (You can easily make the almond powder yourself in a grinder.)