Natural Remedies

Need Help For Extreme Oily Skin

Posted by Angella (Jacksonville, Fl) on 11/22/2011

I'm a black female looking for a remedy for very oily skin. Someone please help me. I've tried it all. I'm sooooo tired of walking around and looking like I've ran a marathon...

Replied by Lily
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
11/23/2011

Hi Angella, I have extremely oily skin too. On the bright side you will get very few wrinkles and therefore look years younger. I have heard it is caused by a zinc deficiency but I have taken zinc tablets and it hasn't helped. Maybe zinc will help you though. Cheers Lily.

Replied by Vee
Fort Hood, Texas
03/29/2015

I've used zinc supplements several times a week for several months with no clear improvement for oily skin.

I also tried bentonite clay for 2-3 months (mixed with ACV) with no improvement.

Milk of Magnesia worked some but I have to keep applying it throughout the day and since I don't wear makeup, it can leave white streaks on my face once dry and slightly irritated my acne.

Using a store bought toner seems to get excess dirt off my face after washing, but it makes my skin more oily than anything else.

Witch Hazel makes me break out, lemon juice burns and & I saw no improvement. I've kind of given up. I use at least 6 oil absorbing sheets PER DAY. But yeah, I've heard about oily skin sufferers having less wrinkles, but that isn't doing me any good now.

Replied by Mmsg
Somewhere, Europe
03/30/2015

Vee, check out the food connection. Might you be eating stuff that is overproducing oil?

Replied by Marcin
Toronto, Canada
03/30/2015

I would consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. The one place in my city I know has special dermatologic treatments.

Replied by Vee
Ft. Hood, Texas
04/02/2015

I'm not sure what kind of foods could cause oily skin, but I eat pretty healthy. I stopped eating dairy products for several months & when I do eat meat, its mainly fish & chicken. I don't eat out much or eat a lot of fast food so that is out. Still, my skin is oily. I've been dealing with this for years.

I went to a dermatologist and was given antibiotics and creams. Even while taking those my skin was still oily. After switching to a 3rd antibiotic, the doc told me we may want to try Accutane next. Considering that the pills weren't working & my body couldn't handle the side effects, I stopped taking them.

Replied by Anon
Usa
04/03/2015

Oily skin is a sign of ZINC deficiency.