Well, I am one of the folks around here with oily skin. I discovered this quickly after shaving my head (you'd think I would have guessed, huh?), and now I'm doing what I can to minimize the effect. I'll post here with my efforts and the results...good and bad!
First, if I don't use anything, my skin is oily and shiny within a few hours. The shine, I don't mind, but the greasy feeling just bugs me.
Banana Boat Dri-BlokI read about this stuff here on the forums. I thought, "Hey, sunblock and it cuts down on the oily skin! Great!"
- Cost: ~$5
- Availability: Very easy. They sell this stuff at many drug or grocery stores.
- Ease of Use: Very easy. Non-greasy. Rubs in fast. Limited in functionality though. It is just a sunscreen, so I still had to put on moisturizer (at least a little).
- Effectiveness: Very effective. Smooth feeling. Dry and actually gave a pretty good matte finish for those that like such.
- Duration: I put it on around 7 am and it is good for 6-7 hours before I can notice any real oil buildup.
- Overall: Good stuff. Cheap, easy to find, and cuts the oil for at least half a workday.
Headlube Matte with SP30I had heard quite a bit about this, so I ordered a bottle. I thought that anything that could keep a matte finish on my head would have to have some effect on the oil production
- Cost: ~$12
- Ease of Use: I found this a lot easier than some folks have said. It rubbed in easily and was gone in no time. This is a moisturizer, sunblock, and a shine killer. Good to combine a few things into one bottle.
- Effectiveness: Not as good as the Dri-Block. It did a great job with the moisturizing, but I still found it to be a bit greasy. It did cut the oily skin, but not as well or for as long.
- Duration: I'd say that it lasted for 5 hours, give or take before I started feeling the greasy skin return. That being said, it is far better than having nothing on at all!
- Overall: Not bad stuff! It combines the moisturizer and sunblock all in one bottle, although I have to wonder how much an oily-skinned guy needs the moisturizer in the first place. However, it is more expensive and hard to get.
Now, let's talk about cleanup.
Bald Guyz Headwipes vs. Cheapo Walmart Version- I bought both types, and they both work great.
- However, personally, I found the regular baby wipes with aloe to be a better investment.
- They both work, neither one was overly "smelly," and the baby wipes were FAR cheaper.
- The Bald Guyz wipes do come in handy little individual packets though. That really did help when I was on the go.
- Also, the baby wipes do get torn up on the stubble.
Next, I'll try the Headlube Shiny version. I've got a freebie tube at home. Anyone else have any suggestions?
Hi Smoof,
I have the same issue. My scalp get's quite oily throughout the day. I usually wipe it down with the towel I wipe my hands with after using the restroom. This helps for a brief time but, the greasy feeling comes back and it drives me nuts as well.
I'm going to have to pick up a bottle of Banana Boat Dri-Blok and give that a try. I received some samples of the Headblade products when I bought my HB. They worked OK but not well enough to justify the cost.
Smoof,
Give the Bald Guyz Moisture Gel a try. For me, this seems to work the best for keeping the oil build-up to a minimum. You can pick up a tube at CVS / Wallgreens for around $6.00.
Big-N-Bald: It works, man. I'm keeping some sunscreen at home and in the car these days. Makes it easy to do a touchup at lunch if I feel the need.
Dawgfan: Will do!
Now.... HeadLube Shiny!
HeadLube GlossyI tried the Matte, and they sent me a free sample ... so I thought I'd try the Glossy, too!
- Cost: ~$9
- Availability: Same as the Matte SPF30. I had to order this through the Internet. No stores that I've found here in Dallas carry it.
- Ease of Use: Easy. More of a greasy feel than the matte, and it took a bit more time to rub in. Limited in functionality though. No sunscreen in it. I could add some on top, but that would interfere with this mirror finish I am currently sporting.
- Effectiveness: Better than nothing. Within an hour or so, I could feel the oil buildup starting.
- Duration: Very minimal. Then again, it was never really marketed as an oil-reducer, so... *shrug*
- Overall: Good stuff as far as making the dome glow! For oil reducing, though, it is pretty much a no-go.
I am now, *gasp*, going down the path of asking some women I know about products they've used for this purpose. In the meantime, I'll flip back and forth between the Matte SPF30 and the Dri-Blok.
Has any one tried this product?
OC Eight Professional Mattifying Gel 1.6 oz. by OC Eight