What are your fail-safe ways to keep your skin less oily/dry, and in good condition?

my skin is usually either or... its annoying.


would like to see other peoples ways to keep their skin healthy!What are your fail-safe ways to keep your skin less oily/dry, and in good condition?
i have combination skin, dry cheeks, very oily nose and forehead. I used to a lot of problems with my skin, but now i have pretty good skin, so here's what I do.


After my shower i rub some lotion (aveeno and cetaphil are good brands) all over. It makes you face less oily later since your skin will notice that it doesn't need to produce more oil.


Wait 5 min. and most importantly RINSE OFF EXTRA LOTION. this is were most people get stuck, if you don't wash then the excess lotion will come back out and irritate your skin so you'll have more oil and more dryness.


If you need to rinse you face with water throughout the day, but no soap.


If you shower in the morning/night then use a gentle cleanser at night/morning (cetaphil soap moisturizes and cleans), you don't need a deep clean every time, twice a week is enough.What are your fail-safe ways to keep your skin less oily/dry, and in good condition?
My skin is very very dry most of the time.





In the shower I use the Dove freshness line of body scrub (the yellow bottle) and a luffa. The scrub is awesome for my dry skin and the luffa helps make suds. It exfoliates, while the luffa takes of the top dead layer of skin.





Then after my shower, while my skin is still damp i use a regular body lotion. I like St. Ives, but any regular lotion from a Wal-Mart is good enough. Anything with added Vitamin E or Aloe is also good for the skin.





The only expensive thing is the face lotion i use. Its around $25 at walmart. I use Aveno skin illuminating cream on my face. I put it on after every shower and right before I put my make-up on. My skin is smooth, soft, I dont have any problems with pimples and the lotion has some sun screen in it. It also helps my make-up from drying out on my face.





In the winter time, when the air is really dry, i try to have at least 1 bath a week. It helps my skin keep more moisture.
If it's either oily or dry it could be that you are using too harsh a product. The harsh product overdries your skin then that dry area produces more oil to compensate. I would use a sensitive skin cleanser like Basis. It's wonderful. Or use clinique. Then on your t-zone where it's oily swipe some astringent. Use a mild lotion in areas that are dry but avoid putting in areas that are oily. It's all about balance.
when it gets really dry just dab on a bit of moisturizer. you don't wanna put too much since it can sometimes make your skin too oily %26gt;_%26gt;


when it's oily, you can just go wash your face with water or some cleanser (don't use it too often though), or use when of those oil-absorbing pads.


and don't eat really greasy food. fries are okay once in a while, just make sure you don't survive on mcdonald's trans fat menu.


exercise also helps a lot; you may think all the sweat is gonna clog the pores, but the thing is, when you sweat, you actually unblock the pores with the, uh, sweat. and it's just good for your body in general.


and make sure to moisturize your skin before you put on makeup!!
Have a look at the website www.cresults.com.au, this skincare is fabulous, I would never be without it. It has made such a difference to my skin, hydrated and even skin tone, I was so impressed with this skincare, I became a consultant, only two years old, Aussie owned and made, 60 day money back guarantee. You can order online. You must also eat healthy foods, fresh fuits and vegies, stay away from fats and sugars, plenty of water, take supplements. Exercise and good sleep.
Try finding a product with lavender essential oil in it. Lavender will get rid of the excess oil but also add more oil to the dry parts of your face. It's a great balancing agent.
Don't overwash your face, but it's good to use a gentle scrub (St. Ives, maybe?) to get all the dirt, oils, and dead skin off.
Proactive.


Sun Screen.


No tanning booths.


Don't eat greasy food.


Salmon.


Fish Oil Vitamins.


Vitamin B %26amp; D.
Vaseline works miracles. it feels gross but it works.tyra banks uses it all the time.