Oily Acne Prone Skin

What can I do about blemishes, oily and acne prone skin?

There is no single cause for oily and acne prone skin. Genetics and changes in hormonal activity, first stimulated during adolescence, along with clogged pores and excess oil, play a key role in oily/acne prone skin. Factors such as stress, hormonal fluctuations, hot and humid climates, some medications and certain cosmetic ingredients can irritate the skin and clog pores, which can lead to poor skin health. Because of all these factors, oily/acne prone can is also common in adults.

The Skin Test

• Do you consistently experience spots and blemishes?
• Do you find it hard to control unwanted shine?
• Do you have enlarged pores that often become clogged resulting in whiteheads and blackheads?

Expert guidance for oily/acne prone skin

Avoid rubbing or scrubbing skin excessively or picking blemishes which can irritate skin and lead to scarring. Cleanse skin morning and night to remove excess oil and dead cells.

Use gentle exfoliants such as AHAs to smooth and normalise skin.

Control breakouts and blemishes with skin care that contains salicylic acid and vitamin A, with glycolic.

Use an oil-free moisturiser that will hydrate the inner layers of the skin without contributing to clogged pores.

Use a skin cleansing mask, with natural clay, vitamin A and gentle AHAs and BHAs to clear pore-clogging oil and dead cells and to retexturise skin.

Protect your skin daily with a physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide with SPF 30.

Use non-comedogenic skin care, makeup and hair care to prevent clogged pores and irritation.

Light therapy can help moisturise and balance oily/acne prone skin.