Overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous glands as these glands are responsible for oil production in the skin.

Clean your skin thoroughly every morning and every evening
Use a toner containing BHA’s such as salicylic acid as these are oil soluble and will get into the pores to reduce oil production at the source
Cleanse your skin after exercising
Exfoliate the skin 2-3 times to reduce dead skin build up that leads to congestion
Stick to oil free products, avoid moisturiser and don’t apply oil to the skin

Many factors can contribute to oily skin including;
Genetics – overactive sebaceous glands can be hereditary
Age – oily skin presents more in teenage skin due to hormones
Environment – hot, humid climates can lead to an increase oil production
Enlarged pores – produce more oil
Skincare – using the wrong skin care
Lifestyle – poor diet and regular exercise can contribute to oily skin conditions

Oily skin does not tend to go away completely, but as we age the skin produces less of the protein collagen and the sebaceous glands slow down reducing the amount of oil, however this is not the case for everyone.

Diet is unlikely to be the root cause of oily skin but some foods can contribute to it including;
Fatty meats – red meat such as beef and lamb contains saturated fats which contribute to oiliness of skin
Dairy – milk products affect hormones that can trigger oily skin and acne breakouts
Salty and deep fried food- too much oily salty snacks contain trans- fats which can aggravate oily skin
Sugar & alcohol – these are both inflammatory to the body and can contribute to oils skin

Chemical peels – The blue radiance Obagi peel is a professional grade 20% salicylic acid peel designed to control oil production and decongest skin
HydraFacial – Deep cleans and decongests skin, improves overall skin health to help get control of the oil production
Cosmeceutical skincare – Using a thorough skin cleaning routine with AHA’s and specifically BHA’s is essential in control oil production

Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands in the skin secrete too much sebum.

Weather – the cold causes skin to dry out causing oil glands to go into overdrive to compensate. Hot weather can stimulate the secretion of sebum
Skincare – using the wrong skin care, specifically products containing oil
Lifestyle – poor diet and regular exercise can contribute to oily skin conditions

Cosmeceutical/medical grade oil controlling products are the best to get oil production under control. Our best selling product for oily skin is the ZO Skin health oil control pads. They are specifically designed for oily skin, working to remove oil, dirt and normalise pore size. They also contain 2% salicylic acid alongside mandelic and glycolic acid which control oil production, smooth the skin’s surface and reduce irritation.
Every skin is different and can be influenced by many factors so we would always recommend an initial consultation where a full skin analysis will be performed to determine the correct treatment plan to fit your goals, budget and lifestyle.

Every morning and every evening as a minimum. If you have worn makeup, double cleanse in the evening. If you have done intense exercise it is recommended to cleanse your skin after this to prevent bacteria build up from sweat being on the skin for too long.

Do wash skin every morning and evening
Do opt for skin care products which are oil free and noncomedogenic
Do use AHA’s and exfoliators to increase natural exfoliation
Don’t use heavy creams and oils on the skin
Don’t wear heavy makeup
Don’t touch your face throughout the day

While drinking is essential for your overall health, including skin health, there is no definitive research supporting the claim that drinking water will have any impact on oily skin.

Yes and no, people with oily skin tend to suffer more with breakouts and congestion which can be very detrimental to self confidence. However, due to the skin being kept supple, people with oily skin do tend to age slower than those with normal to dry skin types.

Chemical peels – The blue radiance Obagi peel is a professional grade 20% salicylic acid peel designed to control oil production and decongest skin
HydraFacial – Deep cleans and decongests skin, improves overall skin health to help get control of the oil production
Cosmeceutical skincare – Using a thorough skin cleaning routine with AHA’s and specifically BHA’s is essential in control oil production

Have great skin hygiene, cleanse every morning, evening and after exercise
Use skin care products which are oil free and noncomedogenic
Use a BHA daily to control oil production at its source
Use AHA’s and exfoliators to increase natural exfoliation
Avoid applying heavy creams, oils or vaseline to your skin
Avoid wearing heavy makeup
Avoid touching your face throughout the day
Have deep cleaning professional skin treatments like HydraFacial

Prices will vary based upon your location, the quality of the machine being used and the experience of your practitioner. Head to our price list to see pricing of our HydraFacial and Obagi blue radiance peel treatments which are the most commonly recommended treatments for oily skin