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What causes oily skin is mostly genetics — but habits and products decide whether shine stays manageable or turns into constant grease and breakouts.
The causes
- Genetics: sebaceous gland activity is inherited — oily skin is a type, not a flaw.
- Hormones: androgens drive oil production — puberty, stress and cycles all spike it.
- Over-cleansing: stripping the surface triggers rebound oil — the most common self-inflicted cause.
- Heavy products: occlusive creams on oily skin trap and amplify shine.
How to control it
- Gentle salicylic cleansing: the Anti-Acne Cleanser twice daily — clears oil without stripping.
- Oil-control toner: the Acne & Oil Control Toner after cleansing.
- Niacinamide: the Skin Lightening Serum (around Rs.1,499) regulates sebum over time.
- Light moisturizer only: skipping moisturizer backfires — thin layers of the Moisturizing Cream instead.
The oily-skin upside
Oily skin ages slower — the same sebum that shines keeps skin supple. Manage, do not eliminate — see the full skincare routine for oily skin and best toner for oily skin.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my skin so oily?
Genetics and hormones drive sebum — overwashing and heavy products make it visibly worse.
Does moisturizer make oily skin worse?
Only if it is heavy — a light non-comedogenic layer actually reduces shine by preventing rebound oil.
Can oily skin become normal?
Oil production is genetic — management is the goal, not elimination.
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