Tips for Oily Skin

Sebum is an oil made by skin glands that helps protect the surface. When more sebum reaches the skin, the face may look shiny and feel greasy, especially around the forehead, nose, and chin. Hormonal changes, heat, stress, genetics, and some products can affect oiliness. Oily skin can occur with blocked pores and acne, but oiliness by itself does not establish a diagnosis. Flaking or redness around the nose, eyebrows, ears, or scalp may fit seborrheic dermatitis and needs different care.

Wash with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser and lukewarm water; cleansing after sweating may be helpful, but scrubbing and repeated washing can irritate the barrier. Choose moisturiser and sunscreen labelled non-comedogenic, and remove makeup before sleep. Blotting papers can reduce surface shine without rubbing. Introduce one active product at a time, using it less often if stinging or peeling develops. Do not squeeze spots. Acne treatment can address blocked pores, while hormonal acne may need a clinician’s assessment. Isotretinoin treatment is reserved for selected cases and requires medical supervision.

Arrange a review for painful, deep, widespread, or scarring spots, persistent redness and scale, or oiliness that began after a medicine. Seek prompt care for sudden skin changes with facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or a severe blistering reaction. A clinician can match treatment to acne, dermatitis, or another cause and help prevent irritation from an overly drying routine.

Is my oiliness linked with acne, hormonal acne, or seborrheic dermatitis? Which ingredients should I use or avoid? How should I introduce treatment? Could any medicine or cosmetic be contributing?