Oily Skin

During adolescence the Androgen hormone is in abundance and because it controls the sebaceous gland, more oil is produced. However, oily skin can affect anyone at any age. The t-zone of the face will often be more oily than other areas as there are a greater number of hair follicles in this area.

Because water cannot remove oil from the skin, often the top layer of skin does not ‘shed’ as it would normally. This can lead to a build-up of dead skin cells. The skin can also take on a thickened appearance. Oily skin requires regular exfoliation with products which will penetrate the pores and help clear any dead skin cells and excess oil.

Oily skin, it doesn’t automatically mean you will suffer from acne. Although those with oily skin will typically experience some spots, acne symptoms are far more severe and can often have different hormonal influences.