Oily skin

With its characteristic shine and acne-prone face, oily skin is one of the most common skin types.

It occurs when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil or sebum, usually in adolescence but also in adulthood.

Oily Skin & Benefits

Although it is associated with acne, irritation and the unsightly pimples that come with it, oily skin also has many benefits for the skin.

Oiliness protects and lubricates the skin, and it is typical that people with oily skin show fewer wrinkles.

On the face, oily and dry skin can coexist, making up the mixed skin type, as it is called where the oiliness is mainly located on the forehead, nose and chin (T zone).

Oily skin usually occurs with:

Enlarged pores
Shiny or dull skin
Black spots or the well-known pimples

The causes that cause increased oiliness in the skin are:

Genetic reasons
Hormonal reasons
High glycemic index diets
The stress
The humidity

Oily Skin & Time

Oiliness and the amount of sebum we produce changes throughout our lives.

Sebaceous glands are present at birth, so they show an upward trend in production, which then declines and spikes again in puberty.

The key to oily skin is the balance between excess oil and the moisture that is needed.

Visiting the dermatologist will help you follow the appropriate treatment and care for your face, which should be noted that it may take time to see results.

Frequent Questions

I have oily skin, do I need a moisturizer or will it cause more oiliness?

Oily skin definitely needs hydration with a light cream. Skipping it will dehydrate your skin and it will quickly compensate by producing more oil, opening a vicious cycle of oiliness.

What skin care products should I use for my oily skin?

You should prefer oil-free products – cleansing, moisturizing and make-up, and they are "non-comedogenic" so that they do not clog the pores of the skin, causing acne. Also avoid products that contain alcohol.