Oily face and Acne

What is the best way to remove oil from the face?

Many individuals who have acne tend to have oily skin. The best way to rid of excess oil besides washing skin is the use of mild acidic agents. Most of these mild peeling agents can be bought from any pharmacy without a prescription. Agents like benzyl peroxide, salicylic acid or glycolic acid can remove excess oil and also act as mild peeling agents. Always test the chemical on your skin prior to use to ensure that you do not have any type of contact allergy. Using these mild acids daily for a short period will help prevent acne and keep the skin clean. The one thing to avoid is DO NOT GO to a salon or a clinic for a chemical peel with stronger acids. 

Chemical peels are not a treatment for routine acne and should be avoided. Thousands of people with acne have had permanent scars from strong chemical peels. Spas and salons generally are rip off for people with ACNE-there is not a single treatment in a spa or salon that can help a person with ACNE. The people who run these clinics generally do not know the mouth from the ARSE.