What should you know about Drunk Elephant and oily skin?

Oily skin means the sebaceous glands are producing more surface oil than you would like. It can be a normal skin pattern, but shine with clogged pores or inflamed spots may occur with acne. Oilier areas with flaky scale around the nose, eyebrows or scalp can fit seborrheic dermatitis. Breakouts that follow a cycle or cluster around the jaw may have a hormonal component. Oil alone does not identify a diagnosis, and harsh drying can leave the barrier irritated without solving the source of shine.

Cleanse gently after waking and before bed, use a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturiser, and wear sunscreen. Blotting paper can reduce surface shine without repeated scrubbing. Introduce exfoliants or retinoid products separately, and reduce frequency if stinging, tightness or peeling appears. If acne, scale or persistent oiliness continues despite a simple routine, a dermatologist can match treatment to the pattern. Prescription isotretinoin is reserved for selected cases and requires medical supervision; it is not a general-purpose oil-control product.

Arrange an appointment for painful deep spots, scarring, sudden severe oiliness, persistent facial scale or symptoms that affect sleep and confidence. Seek prompt help for a rapidly spreading rash, marked swelling or signs of infection such as increasing warmth, pus and fever.

Ask whether your pattern fits acne, hormonal acne or seborrheic dermatitis, which ingredients may be irritating your barrier, and how long to trial a routine. If isotretinoin is discussed, ask about monitoring, side effects and pregnancy precautions.