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Ewan Cow asked in Beauty & StyleMakeup · 1 decade ago

Why do we need our icky gooey oil in our face?!?

Any scientific reasons on why do our faces excrete oil too much...

For what purpose?

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favourite answer

    Perspiration and also because that is how our skin keeps moisture. Having some oil on your face is definitely a good thing! If you ever feel uncomfortable with your skin being too oily, use oil blotting sheets (clean and clear makes some good ones, same with a bunch of other brands) and that will help keep you from being "greasy".

    Philosophy also makes a line of skin care for oily skin that I have heard works really well and minimizing shine. I can't say I have used it myself though, but the reviews on makeupalley.com are great!

  • 1 decade ago

    What happens with your skin is if you don't use a moisturizer, you will automatically reproduce and excessive amount of oil to the skin to compensate for the protection. So try a good oil free moisturizer or even one that has a little hydration base. That will usually fix the problem and block your oil ducts from producing as much!!

  • Rae.
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Because the hormones are making an evil plot against us.

    Guys? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=An1IN...

  • 1 decade ago

    for cooling reasons, and to get it out of the body...

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