To keep skin soft and supple, our body produces natural oil known as sebum. When too much sebum is produced, it may cause acne.

Oily skin type is characterized by:

-Enlarged pores

-Blackheads, pimples, or other blemishes

-Dull or shiny complexion

Two main factors contributing to oily skin are hormones and genetics. During puberty or stressful period, fluctuating hormones can result in increased androgen level. The higher amount of androgens present, the more sebum is funnelled through the pores and it sits on the surface of the skin, creating an oily sheen. This excess oil is trapped in the pore and combine with dead skin cells and bacteria on the surface of the skin and inside the pore, pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes will form. There is also some genetic inheritance in the family that some people will naturally have oiler skin.

-Exfoliate with a gentle scrub once a week to prevent pores from clogging.

-Find the right skincare products for oily skin type.

-Avoid pore-clogging makeup and look for lighter textures and keywords like oil-control or mattifying.