According to the Mayo Clinic, excessive oil production is a major cause of skin blemishes, so acne prevention and treatment are ongoing concerns for people with oily skin. While serious acne may need prescription medication, people with mild or...
An overproduction of oil by the sebaceous glands in the skin causes oily skin. This overproduction may be caused by genetic or hormonal factors, or may result from chronic overstimulation of the skin by harsh soaps, frequent exfoliation or other...
Toner used to be a standard part of skin care regimens, but since the advent of cleansers that don't leave behind greasy residue, toner has become optional. If you have oily skin, however, toner's ability to remove potentially pore-clogging debris...
Oily, blemish-prone skin is often treated with retinol, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. But if your skin is sensitive, these products can be too harsh and drying. Enter natural skin care products. Not only are natural remedies often less...
If your skin tends to get shiny within a few hours of washing your face and your makeup runs because of excess oil, you probably have oily skin. Though oily skin may be slower to show signs of aging -- which are exacerbated by dry skin -- it's...
Combination skin is dry in some spots and oily in others. The area that is usually oily is often referred to as the "T" zone area. The "T" zone is identified as such because the oily area (which is the forehead, nose and chin) is shaped like the...
Whether you have oily skin year-round or just when the weather gets hot outside, preventing acne breakouts and eliminating shine are likely to be your major skin care goals. Everyone's skin produces oil, which is necessary to keep your skin...
Chronic oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands increase production of sebum. In healthy quantities, sebum keeps skin smooth and hydrated, according to the website WomenFitness.net. But certain triggers, such as stress, diet and hormonal...
Keeping oily skin under control can be challenging, but it is possible to do it yourself at home. According to the New Zealand Dermatological Society, oily skin, or seborrhea, is caused by overproductive sebaceous glands, a condition that can be...
A makeup and skin care expert shows you how to care for oily skin in this free skin care video.
