Oil Control 101: Why Some Skin Types Produce More Oil

When it comes to oily skin, understanding why your skin may produce excess oil is key to achieving balance. Sebum, the oil produced by your sebaceous glands, plays an essential role in keeping skin hydrated and protected. But when production goes into overdrive, it can lead to unwanted shine, clogged pores, and even breakouts.

Why Some Skin Types Are Oily

Several factors contribute to oily skin. Genetics play a primary role, but things like diet, stress, environment, and even seasonal changes can also influence your skin's oil production.

• Genetics: If your parents have oily skin, there’s a higher chance you will, too. Genetics influence the size of your pores and the amount of sebum your glands produce.
• Hormones: Fluctuations in hormones during puberty, pregnancy, menstruation, and stress can all increase oil production. These changes stimulate your sebaceous glands, leading to oilier skin.
• Climate: Those living in warm or humid climates tend to have oilier skin, as heat and moisture can increase sebum production.
• Diet and Lifestyle: A high-glycemic diet (sugar and refined carbs) has been linked to increased oiliness and acne. Stress also plays a role as it elevates cortisol, a hormone that can cause an uptick in oil production.

What You Can Do to Manage Excess Oil

Managing oily skin effectively involves more than just washing your face. Here are dermatologist-approved tips to help control oil without stripping your skin:

• Cleansing: Start with a targeted cleanser like the Peace Out Acne Gel Cleanser, which includes 2% salicylic acid to keep pores clear of oil and impurities without over-drying.
• Exfoliate Regularly: Use the Pore Perfecting Stick with ingredients like kaolin clay and 5 Acid Blend to help with two types of exfoliation to clear pores.
• Use an Oil Control Tool: The Oil Control Roller, infused with Dragonite™ Halloysite Clay, absorbs excess oil instantly without disturbing your makeup. Its antimicrobial packaging reduces bacterial transfer by 92%, making it an ideal tool to keep skin fresh.
• Add a Weekly Treatment: Try the Peace Out Pores Strips to help extract oil and impurities deep within your pores, keeping them clear and refined.

Understanding what drives oil production and incorporating these products into your routine can help balance your skin for a fresh, shine-free look.