We all want our skin to be glowing and radiant but we certainly don’t want that glow to be a layer of oil making our skin feel and look wet and shiny. If you’ve ever rubbed your forehead and felt moisturize when you weren’t sweating or wet, you probably have oily skin. While skin that is oily versus dry does help keep skin moisturized which is great for preventing wrinkles, it can also cause acne.

Why is my skin oily?

Oily skin can actually be hereditary. For others, it can come about due to hormonal changes whether it’s the natural fluctuations of the teenage years, pregnancy or menopause, it can also be caused by hormonal changes due to medications.

The hormones responsible for oil production are called androgens. They tend to increase when the body goes through puberty, but also just before a woman’s monthly cycle, during pregnancy and again when a woman goes through menopause. It can be a bit of vicious cycle always trying to find a balance to keep skin at its sweet spot between oily and dry.

How to get less oily skin.

• Find the perfect cleanser for you.

There’s really no one size fits all when it comes to skin care products, especially cleansers. We have a range of skin care products available in our office that we would love to help you peruse to find which one will work best for you. If we don’t have one that is ideal for your skin type, we would be happy to schedule you a consultation with Dr. Davis to discuss which types of products you should be looking for to help your skin stop drowning in oil.

• Drink more water.

We know you’ve heard it time and time again but drinking enough water every day can literally change your life. It allows your body to operate at maximum hydration and efficiency and can help with everything from oily skin to sleep problems.

In addition, eating a well-balanced diet and supplementing with vitamins after speaking with your doctor can help the body in its natural process to rejuvenate skin and keep it healthy.

• Come in for a treatment.

Dr. Davis is a skin expert! At Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center, we offer many treatments that can help with oily skin. Microdermabrasion, for example, can help by reducing the size of pores and rejuvenating skin to create healthier, more balanced skin.

If you are ready to take your skin to the next level with one of our treatments, call our office at 817-778-4444 to find out which treatment is right for your skin care goals.