Originally Posted by carolinaw /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I use oil-controlled facial cleanser and moisturizing products. I choose moisturizing products because I read a artcle that if skin lacks of water, it will be oily. I don't know if computer makes my face more oily, but it is more oliy when i use computer.
and I tried exfoliating one time each week because it will hurt my skin if I use more often on my thin face skin.
Originally Posted by Dragonfly /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I'm curious if anything else was introduced into your life, the same time you started sitting in front on your computer - new birth control or another prescription. Also, computer mouse are horrendous for harbouring bacteria - do you clean yours regularly. Does anyone else sit at your work station?
I've battled acne for more than 30 years - I have never heard of skin lacking water equates to oily skin.
Oily skin is caused by oil glands being over active, hormones, blocked pores. In my case, heat and humidity also has the affect of increasing oil production.
You will drive yourself crazy reading "beauty articles" that can't substantiate anything they claim.
When in doubt, always talk with your physician to get facts.
Originally Posted by carolinaw /img/forum/go_quote.gif
And, firefox7275, everyday I have regular breakfast and eat more fruits. No matter where I sit in office I have the same feeling, oily because we have change the set several time. A little stress for me to work, but I don't buy and eat any snacks as I don't wanna be fat again. If there is need to go out, I make up. One thing you are right, I like put my face in my hand and my hair covers the whole forhead, not the face. So what's the matter? Is it related?
I don't know if my work environment makes me more oily, but I believe oil caused by my disorder skin more than the work space. I have regular diet except I don't like meat.Originally Posted by Firefox7275 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So it is not only in front of the computer it is your entire work environment? Is the whole place air conditioned, overheated and/ or are you getting sweaty? Your hair or hand could be transferring the oil around, or residues of hand wash/ cream or hair styling products could be irritating your skin and causing it to produce more oil. However my money is still on the oil control and oxfoliation products playing a role.
What do you mean by "fat again", have you been overweight before? If so are you currently eating a balanced diet that consistently meets or exceeds all of your government's recommendations for healthy eating or are you omitting food groups? Oil production can be a sign the skin is stressed, this can be from products or from something in your lifestyle including a restrictive or unbalanced diet.
Originally Posted by Ricci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Try a oil face blotter for a temporary quick relief. Mary Kay has the soft papers, I find other brand are way too rough on my face. Sorry I couldn't be much more help
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