Many people are cursed with over productive  sebaceous glands and are annoyed by it. Thegood news is, those with oily skin do not develop wrinkles as fast as thosewith dry skin. However, if your skin is too oily for comfort you should followthese simple rules:

Wash your Face

Washing your face three times daily is suggested for those withvery oily skin. Never use steaming hot water while washing because this onlydamages your skin and strip it off its much needed moisture. You should uselukewarm water.

Cleansers

Do not use skin cleansers that will make your skin very drybecause it only makes your skin produce more oil to keep it moisturized.

Moisturizers

If the usual cream moisturizer just makes your face look andfeel oily, you should get a water-based moisturizer. Water-based moisturizersare more advisable for people with very oily skin because they do notexacerbate the production of oil on the surface of your skin.

Retinoids

If you think you cannot fix your oily skin with the oneslisted above, you should talk to your dermatologist and ask for retinoids. Thisdrug reduces the production of oil in your skin. They are not sold over thecounter so it is best to consult your dermatologist first.

To keep your skin healthy, you should nourish it from withinand this means you should eat healthy. Aside from avoiding oily food anddrinking lots of water, what else should you do? Here are a few tips on how toeat the right food for your skin:

Sweet Potatoes

If you love sweet potatoes, you should be happy because thisroot crop has a lot of Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is your ticket togetting rid of those wrinkles. Studies show that sweet potatoes are loaded withHyaluronic Acid.

Essential Fatty Acids

Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs are fatty acids that ourbodies cannot produce. There are 2 types of essential fatty acids: Omega 6 andOmega 3. The latter is the one that should be included in your diet becausethis is what your skin needs. But where do you get Omega 3? You can get Omega 3from a wide range of products such as sardines, salmon, tuna, nuts, flaxseeds,prawns, and soya beans.

Going Nuts on Nuts

Eating lots of nuts means you are loading your body with antioxidantsand this is good not only for your overall health but for your skin as well.  Eat brazil nuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts –thesenuts are full of antioxidants and can help in the prevention of degenerativedisease and will also keep your skin look clear and beautiful. The mostimportant antioxidant that nuts have is Vitamin E. This vitamin is a powerfulnutrient that fights against free radicals.

Drink Your Milk

Remember what your mother used to say? Whole milk and butterare good for you. They may be fattening but these products will keep your skinclear and healthy. Whole milk and whole butter has a lot of vitamin A and thisvitamin is a very good way to keep your skin looking young and supple. You canalso get vitamin A from liver, oily fish, dark orange and dark green vegetablessuch as carrots and broccoli.

Vitamin C

Having a dose of vitamin C a day is essential but it isbetter if you get this from what you eat. Eating lots of citrus fruits such aslemons, oranges and grapefruits is a good start. Tomatoes and potatoes alsohave vitamin C so do not feel guilty if you eat hearty meals with these in theingredients. Papaya, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, black currants, kiwi, peas,cauliflower and strawberries are also great sources of vitamin C.