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I have really oily skin thanks to birth control I am coming off of. I now use proactiv and my skin just keeps getting oilier, is there anything i can do?

Is there a way to decrease the amount of oil your body makes?

Unfortunately certain hormones such as testosterone, increase oil production. This is a natural and normal occurrence. You need to get your skin in a balanced and healthy state.

Is there a way to decrease the amount of oil your body makes?

Are you eating a lot of fried foods or high fat content foods (chips, burgers, hot dogs, snack cakes, etc). In the past I've found that this causes my skin to be so much oilier and as soon as I cut them out the oil decreased.

Also, some foundations will irritate your skin and make it seem oilier. I've found that mineral makeups help this problem.

Is there a way to decrease the amount of oil your body makes?

I would go to the dermatologist and get some medicine. Your skin might be flaky at first, but it will get better.

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