Oily and Shiny Skin

If you have oily skin, it may be due to a range of factors our of your control. Genetics, hormones, and your environment play a role. 

Many people with excessively oily skin inherit this trait from their parents, and it can often be traced back through their ancestry. Hormonal changes, such as puberty and, for females, menstruation or pregnancy, are also linked to excess oil production. 

Other factors that can cause an increase in oil production include medication, skincare routines, cosmetic products, and nutrition. The great news is that you can take control of all of these. If you’re on medication that is causing your skin to produce excess oil, consider speaking to your doctor about alternatives. Similarly, if your skin is reacting badly to your cosmetics and producing more oil or becoming clogged (a trend which is more common with lower quality alternatives), it might be time to switch to another manufacturer. 

Without effective treatment, oily skin can cause a number of other skin conditions like acne and blackheads. These occur when pores becoming clogged with oil and impurities. 

You may also unintentionally worsen the condition by over-washing or skipping moisturiser out of fear of creating more oil. In this way, you could encourage your skin to produce more oil to compensate for the natural oil that has been cleaned away.

Washing your face in the right way (and using the right products) is the key to improving the quality and texture of your skin, but if the condition does not improve, or starts to affect your self-confidence, it might be time to seek out a more targeted solution.

Oily skin can be difficult to treat and may require a specific approach to balance the oil content. If you’re struggling to find the right blend of ingredients for your skin, it might be a sign that professional treatment is needed.

This is particularly important if your skin reacts poorly to skincare products, or if you’ve developed a habit of touching your skin and spreading oil and dirt around.

Oily skin can also create a range of other unwanted skin conditions, and if you notice the beginnings of acne or blackheads, the right treatment will help to restore a healthy balance to your skin.