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What Could Causes Excess Oiliness After Using Acne Facewash?

i wanted to ask that i am using acne free fash wash.. recommended by doctor..!! its been 3 days em using it..but after 15 or 20 mins when i wash my face.. my skin again gets soooooo oilyyy..!! whyyy? it feels like my face is not washed properly..!! however i do that..!!
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hello. Thank you writing to us at healthcaremagic

Excessive oiliness a short time after face wash is known as 'Rebound oiliness'. This is a common problem faced by those who have oily skin.
Using a face wash that is drying or over drying causes rebound oiliness because sebaceous glands which are already functioning overtime in oily skin try to overcome the dryness induced by face washes and soaps, by over secreting oil.
Rather than using a harsh cleanser for face wash I would suggest a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion twice daily.
A gentle cleanser would remove excessive oil without over drying the skin and therefore there would be no rebound oiliness.

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What Could Causes Excess Oiliness After Using Acne Facewash?

Hello. Thank you writing to us at healthcaremagic Excessive oiliness a short time after face wash is known as Rebound oiliness . This is a common problem faced by those who have oily skin. Using a face wash that is drying or over drying causes rebound oiliness because sebaceous glands which are already functioning overtime in oily skin try to overcome the dryness induced by face washes and soaps, by over secreting oil. Rather than using a harsh cleanser for face wash I would suggest a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion twice daily. A gentle cleanser would remove excessive oil without over drying the skin and therefore there would be no rebound oiliness. Regards