How do I lessen my body's production of sebum??!
Question:
How do I lessen my body's production of sebum??
I am way too greasy and break out constantly! I don't have health insurance either, so any natural remedies that really work let me know.
Answers:
Unfortunately, you cannot reduce the amount of sebum produced by the skin. Sebaceous glands produce sebum for protection - to waterproof the skin and keep it from drying out and cracking, which would allow for easy access for bacteria to enter the body. Scrubbing your skin with a washcloth or using products that dry out your skin will increase sebum production, because the body will work to replace what has been removed. The best natural remedy for the condition you have described would be a Milk Thistle supplement that includes Dandelion Root. You can get this at any health food store and it's fairly inexpensive. While there are many remedies out there, I can tell you from experience that this works, but give it at least a week to see results. You will see significant results within 2-3 weeks.