Acne · 4 min read ·
Oily skin: how to control shine without drying out
Stripping oily skin makes it worse. Balance is the goal.
Quick answer: Use a gel cleanser, salicylic acid, a light oil-free moisturiser and matte SPF, with regular oil control facials or peels.
Why it happens
Hormones and genetics drive oil production.
Do not over-cleanse
Harsh washing triggers more oil.
Helpful ingredients
Salicylic acid, niacinamide and retinoids.
Clinic help
ZO Oil Control facials and the Stimulator Peel.
Common questions
Does oily skin age slower?
Oil can help hydration, but sun protection matters for every skin type.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
