Oily Skin Guide: Controlling Sebum & Clearing Pores

Controlling oily skin requires the right cleansers and astringents to manage overactive sebum glands. From treating oily peeling skin at home to using Vitamin A, discover effective ways to keep your face less oily throughout the day.

Is There a Natural Way to Reduce Overactive Sebum Glands?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Celeigh O'Neil

Oily and combination skin naturally produces excess sebum -- otherwise known as skin oils. For some this creates a sheen on the skin, while others experience blemishes from oil buildup. Skin needs to be balanced in order to minimize oil production without drying out.

Celeigh O'Neil has been writing professionally since 2008. She has a Bachelor of fine arts from the University of Ottawa, as well as degrees in fashion illustration/design, digital arts and certification in hair and makeup artistry. O'Neil was a frequent contributor to Toronto's "Dialog" newspaper and has worked as an instructional writer, creating lessons in fashion, art and English for students of all ages.