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.

How to Clean Oily Skin to Remove Whiteheads & Blackheads

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Sharin Griffin

Oily skin poses a higher risk of blackhead and whitehead formation, which could develop into acne flare-ups. According to the Doctors Book of Home Remedies, oily skin is hereditary as well as a result of hormonal imbalance during puberty, pregnancy or menopause.

Sharin Griffin has been a freelance writer since 2009, specializing in health-related articles. She has worked in the health-care industry as a certified nursing assistant and medical technician. Griffin's medical expertise encompasses bariatrics and geriatric care, with an emphasis on general medicine. She is completing an associate degree in health-care administration from Axia University.