It doesn't matter what season it is, oily skin can attack at any time, even when you've never had a problem before. For most people, though, if your skin is oily, you've probably been fighting with oily skin most of your life. Chances are you've used multiple products for oily skin, but have only met with limited results, or you're worried about all the chemicals. You can learn how to treat oily skin naturally with this guide and avoid the chemicals.

Oily skin alone isn't all that problematic, since you can easily wipe it away and bathe regularly. Unfortunately, though, oily skin might just lead to other problems, like: blackheads, shiny skin, makeup not 'sticking' to your face, acne, blemishes and poor complexion. While there are other causes for all these skin care conditions, oily skin is the most likely culprit for them all. Therefore, controlling oily skin can make a huge difference in your appearance and your confidence.

Products you can purchase over the counter may contain harsh chemicals or words that are hard to pronounce. Often, someone suffering from oily skin finds their face or skin feeling worse--dry, flaky, burned, raw--after using products that zap the skin of its natural oils. Skin has a Ph balance that keeps it healthy, but using these chemicals can upset that natural balance.http://www.dotcomwomen.com/beauty/skincare/ph-balance.shtml

Since that Ph balance is all natural, why not fight oily skin the natural way too?

1. Always use clean hands when working on you face
2. Don't mix chemicals into any of your body products
3. Natural products used should be free from mould.

While it seems strange to think of using an 'oil' on oily skin, essential oils really aren't the same type of oil you think about when using cooking oil. These oils are pressed from the leaves and stems of plants, and they are all natural. If you can find therapeutic or food-grade essential oils, this even further assures they are all natural.

The goal with oily skin is to balance out the Ph, so citrus essential oils, such as lemon, grapefruit, tangerine and orange, can help balance out skin with oily skin problems. The essential oil of the plants is not the same as the fruit you're used to seeing on the grocery store shelves, so these are not harsh and drying citrus acids.

Tea tree essential oil can also be used to help with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that might help to reduce the appearance of blackheads and fight other oily skin problems caused by bacteria.

Blackheads can keep the skin irritated, and that can cause oil production to worsen. Oatmeal pastes can absorb excess oil (think about how they are used for treating poison plant oil rashes), and you can mix the essential oils from the first step in with the oatmeal. Don't use the instant oatmeal packages for skin care, though. It should be the whole oat old fashioned oatmeal. If your oily skin is all over your body, you can pour oatmeal into your bath for a soothing and oil removing soak.

Sweating keeps the skin slick and shiny, and it also causes the sebaceous glands to release certain types of oils that are used to moisturize and lubricate our skin. Sometimes, when we sweat excessively, these glands can make our skin feel oily.http://www.bio-medicine.org/q-more/medicine-dictionary/sebaceous/

Bathing regularly can help with most of this type of oily skin, but if it's excessive sweat, there are some tips to help prevent oily skin and shine:

1. Use anti-perspirant on your face, around the hairline, to lessen oily before applying makeup (you can use an all natural deodorant too).
2. Wash gently, twice daily for face and once daily per body, unless you are extra physical or sweaty. Bathing causes the skin to secrete more oils, so don't over-wash.
3. Wear sweat absorbing clothing, like cotton, to prevent sweat from staying on your skin and keeping it slick and moist.

Most liquid cosmetic foundations are oil and cream based, and when you're skin is already oily as it is, you don't want to add more oil to it. Instead, look for the lines of mineral dusting powders and foundations that will absorb excess oil and actually look better because of it. You can also choose to go without makeup as much as possible, so the skin can be fresh, clean and natural.