Beauty

[pommom]

I am at my wits' end.  Even though I'm 71, I still have oily skin.

Here's the issue:  

I cannot find a moisturizer that will not produce even more slick and shine in a matter of minutes.  I have tried Clinique, Cetaphil, Cerave, Simple, June Jacobs (facial cleanser & toner) w/o moisturizer, iT, LG, Borghese, JM's argon oil ad infinitum.  Am wondering about Tatcha, but oddly enough - like Clinique's formula for oily skin - I get dry patches and itchiness and some reviews claim the same issue when using Tatcha.

If I don't apply moisturizer, oftentimes I'm itching all day due to dryness esp around my mouth & on my cheeks.  Eventually, flakiness sets in.  Such a vicious cycle.

What's a gal to do???  Recs please.

[Sweet_Serenity]

Though I no longer have oily skin mine is dry and sensitive now. Sixty next month attest to skin changing with age. Considered checking hormone levels. This can often attribute imbalances in our bodies. Good luck! 

[SilleeMee]

I know you probably didn't want to read this but maybe a dermatologist can help you. Sounds like you have come to the end of your road and have very few options left. 

[Ifeelwicked]

My friend swears by Oil of Olay. Another thought would be a moisturizer used with a powder-based foundation. Not a liquid or cream. IT Celebration Foundation would be my recommendation. I understand your frustration. Good luck.😊

[pommom]

@Ifeelwicked

Powder-based foundation exascerbates the flakiness - and I exfoliate regularly.  Thanks for your input.  Will give Oil of Olay a shot.  Why not?  The only thing left that I haven't tried.  (The "Oil" makes me wonder....)

[JeanLouiseFinch]

@pommom- before getting to the moisturizing step, I'd address your cleanser and anything else you're using within your skincare routine.  If you are using oil-free products in your cleanser and toner, those can look like they've worked immediately after cleansing, but they actually cause your patchy dryness and send a signal to your brain to "send oil" to repair them.  The problem is that the oil doesn't arrive just at specific places.  It then becomes a vicious cycle.  I used to have a similar problem with combo skin well into my 50's.  Several years ago I tried a cleansing oil (Dr. Young Camellia Deep Cleansing Oil - bought on Amazon - similar concept to Tatcha only more reasonably priced) and in a very short time, my oil production normalized.  It's still my favorite cleansing oil today.  I do prefer a lighter weight lotion consistensy for an AM moisturizer but am able to use something thicker at night without a problem.  My AM moisturizer is Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion and my PM is Skinn Pep 40.  

[I am still oxox]

I am 63 and my skin is still oily I swear by Skin Cecuticals B5 Gel, there is a dupe you can get on Amazon, this was given to me by my dermatologist years ago

[LTT1]

@pommom@Ifeelwicked@SilleeMee@Sweet_Serenity

just got back from a long-awaited derm appt this morning.

Have you tried these?

“CETAPHIL DermaControl foam wash and oil-absorbing moisturizer.” Nearly every place is out of the moisturizer in this town, maybe it is good.

I have been having the same issues: extremely sensitive; seemingly very dry and scaly on the surface. When I add any creams/moisturizers it just makes the scales worse or it makes my face break out.

RX: minocycline and elidel

he is also going to do a scalp biopsy in 6 weeks and thinks possibly my thyroid may be involved.

[Mombo1]

Hello... I am close in age with the same issues and have tried most of the products you mentioned.  I now use Philosophy's Take a deep Breath.  It is perfect for skin like ours.  I think you would be happy with this.  

[LUVNLIFE]

@pommom-

The way you are describing your skin (oily, shiny) and then (dry and itchy) after using products for oily skin-I think you have dry skin not oily skin.

When your skin is dry(doesn't mean that it is flaky or itchy to begin with) just kind of greasy and shiny.

Your skin is over producing oils to compensate for the dryness but you are creating a worse problem by using products for oily skin.

 Try products for normal-dry skin for a week, consistently and see if this helps. Oil of Olay Regenerist in the red jar is a good moisturizer and also has an option for sensitive skin if you need it but I like the regular one. Use it morning and night.

Best of luck. I really think this will help you.