Skin types are easily defined: oily skin has excess oil, dry skin doesn't have enough moisture, and combination skin is a combination of both oily and dry skin. Although sometimes it gets a little more difficult to define. For example, some people can have normal dry skin while others can have very dry skin.

Sensitive, oily skin is one of those "in between" types of skin that is neither one nor the other, and 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 that contain retinols (such as vitamin A) or salicylic acid can irritate sensitive oily skin. Instead of using products that contain these ingredients, make sure that you purchase 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 B2 deficiency leads to oilier skin, while Vitamin B5 deficiency produces coenzyme A deficiency which, in turn, leads to an increase in sebum production.

You can increase your Vitamin B intake by incorporating meat products like eggs and dairy into your diet. You can also incorporate flaxseed or flax oil since it is high in Vitamin B.

You can also drink plenty of water to help keep sensitive oily skin under control. Hydration helps balance the levels of oil in your body and skin. Make a special note of this tip, because even slight dehydration can increase the production of sebum.

Sensitive Oily Skin & Skin Care Products

Sensitive facial skin can make it hard to find a wide range of products. So, when you finally find a product that works for you, stick with it. Vitamin B and its derivatives are not the only ingredients you should be on the lookout for.

Gentle cleansers 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 a great way of treating sensitive oily skin. Both of these ingredients are soothing, but make sure that the product is water-based so that it will absorb quickly.

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

Basically, any sensitive skin treatments can work for sensitive oily skin. Just make sure that whichever product you decide to use can also help treat sebum production and acne.