Skin types are defined in very precise terms: oily skin has excess oil, dry skin does not have enough moisture and combination skin is a combination of oily and dry skin. Although sometimes it's not so easy to recognize which is which. For example, some people have normal dry skin and other people very dry skin.

Sensitive, oily skin is one of those "in between" types of skin. Since it is neither one nor the other, it may be difficult to treat. Let's have a look as some ways that you can deal with this problem.

How to Treat Sensitive Oily Skin

As with normal oily skin, sensitive oily skin is also very prone to acne breakouts. However, traditional acne products usually contain retinols or salicylic acid which can easily irritate sensitive oily skin. Instead of looking for these ingredients, prefer choosing products that contain Vitamin B.

In fact, for years it has been believed that there is a link between acne and Vitamin B deficiency. Vitamin B5 deficiency produces coenzyme A deficiency which leads to an increase in sebum production while Vitamin B2 deficiency leads to oilier skin.

You can increase your Vitamin B intake by consuming meat products such as eggs and dairy. Flaxseed or flax oil are also rich in Vitamin B and a great incorporation to your daily intake.

Also try to drinking plenty of water to help control sensitive oily skin. Lack of moisture causes imbalances in the levels of oil in your body and skin. Even slight dehydration can increase the production of sebum.

Skin Care Products for Sensitive Oily Skin

Sensitive facial skin can make it hard to find a wide range of products. So, once you've discovered a product that works for you, stick with it. Vitamin B and its derivatives -such as niacinamide - are not the only ingredients you should look for.

Gentle cleansers may include products that contain tea tree oil. This ingredient is more gentle than benzoyl peroxide and known to help treat acne. If you decide to use products with this ingredient, make sure to start slowly because it can cause a bit of irritation.

Moisturizers and sensitive skin lotions that contain oatmeal or aloe vera are also a good solution for sensitive oily skin. Both of these ingredients are soothing. Just make sure that the product is water based so that it absorbs quickly.

Another thing to note is the alcohol and filler content of your sensitive skin products. Stay away from products that contain alcohol in the first five ingredients. These products will inevitably dry out and irritate your skin.

Basically, sensitive skin treatments don't have to contain a secret ingredient to work for sensitive oily skin. Just make sure to find a product that can treat sebum production and acne as well.