There isn't anything that really works for oily skin except seeing a dermatologist. This is because oily skin happens from a horomonal imbalance. I've tried flaxseed and omega 3 and frankly nothing worked. I can wash my face and in less than an hour I will get oily skin that covers my whole face. The only thing thats seems to be working right now is prescription medications like spironolactone.

[QUOTE=kesae;2969447]There isn't anything that really works for oily skin except seeing a dermatologist. This is because oily skin happens from a horomonal imbalance. I've tried flaxseed and omega 3 and frankly nothing worked. I can wash my face and in less than an hour I will get oily skin that covers my whole face. The only thing thats seems to be working right now is prescription medications like spironolactone.

I have super-oily skin, too!

Kesae, I agree... give me an hour after washing my face and it's shining again :p
I haven't tried the Omega 3 supplements, but I think I'll look into that.

One elderly lady told me a long time ago to appreciate my oily skin b/c when you get older, you'll wish your skin had some kind of "oil" to it; it tends to become "dry", from what she said.

@@Sap,
You like that Omega 3? It really works? I hope it does... I'm willing to try it.

@@Denise,
I don't know if this is still on the market, but my sister used to use a product called "Cornsilk". She said it was a foundation that was pretty good at keeping oily skin under control--if you use make-up.

For face wash, I use Neutrogena Oil-Free Fash wash. If you're already using a product with benzoyl peroxide, don't use it. It may irritate your skin.

I have very oily skin, even post tane! The only thing that has helped, but not cured my oily skin is Diane 35 along with 100mgs/day of spironolactone.

Washing your face to much will not get rid of oil, it will cause your skin to produce more oil to counteract the dryness you cause from overwashing.

Moisturzing daily with an oil-free, non comedogenic (sp?) moisturizer may help also.

Good Luck!