I'm a hygienic guy but I get a lot of zits and blackheads on my nose?

[Axel101]

So I basically wash my face twice a day (in the morning when I get out of bed and in the evening). I shower once a day and I don't eat a lot of greasy food, I think it's safe to say that I'm a healthy guy, sport a lot and eat healthy.

I never get any zits or blackheads except on my nose.. For some reason my nose gets greasy very quick and I think that is the reason I get a lot of blackheads and zits on it. I used to wash my face with soap but I've heard it is bad for your skin? (Not sure if it's true or not so lately I've been washing my face with just hot water). Can anyone relate to this problem? How can I prevent my nose from becoming greasy? I obviously can't wash my face 10 times a day.

All tips and tricks are welcome :)

[Snow-Wolf18]

Your nose seems to be the most oily part of your face. When you wash, make sure to use products made for oily skin but also be sure to moisturize after. If you use an oil-free moisturizer, your skin will be kept hydrated and may not produce as much oil. In some cases, excess oil production can be attributed to your skin's way of keeping itself from drying out after washing it. Just try to avoid overly harsh products because they can do more harm than good in the long run. Always be gentle with your skin. Also, use warm water not hot water because hot can strip your skin of moisture when you rinse your face. Some soaps can be bad for your skin because they contribute to dryness or cause irritation and that can lead to more breakouts. That's why it's important to use gentle cleansers.

Anyway, I hope that helps you out a bit. Acne is never fun to deal with.

[Anonymous]

Use a face wash for oily skin?
Soap can be bad for skin, it depends. But if you've not noticed any ill effects from it, it should be fine for you. Some people can't ever use soap on faces, some people must use it daily. The reasons against soap on skin are many, but a lot to go into on here. It's only body soap though, not soap designed for the face.

So, just look for a facial wash that is specifically for people with oily skin. If you notice that it is to drying for your skin, you can try one for combination skin or one for oily to medium skin.
Between the ages of 12-22/23 is when people have the most oily skin on their faces, usually. So with any luck, your problem will fix itself soon. You can exacerbate skin issues if you fiddle with it too much though, so be careful with your products, or just look into natural remedies and oils.

[dartmaul15]

Well, it's because of oil production in your head roots that gets blocked by dirt and such. I believe there exist creams against it...

[Anonymous]

Blackheads are actually non inflammatory acne that got oxidized. U can use or should i say u must use a face wash that is made for acne prone skin. Find a face wash that writes that on their label. Mostly this kind of face wash contains salicylic acid in it. It is one of the treatment for acne. And u should buy face scrub too and scrub ur pores n get rid of all the dead skins that can clogged pores causing acne. If this doesn't work. Go see dermatologist so that they can evaluate the kind of treatment u should have. But the best treatment for blackheads is continuous meticulous care w the right product.

[Stuff_and_stuff]

Use an acne pro dust that dries your face up I guess. I'm unsure. I take care of myself a lot and wash my face regularly and my face is bad :( I wish it would just go away...

[Axel101]

Same problem here :( Thanks for the tip though