Oily skin can cause your pores a vast array of problems! The oil in our skin is called sebum and is produced by our bodies' sebaceous glands. Sebum is necessary so that our skin retains its moisture and remains supple and elastic. However, people with an oily skin-type suffer from an over-production of sebum. This results in an oily layer on the surface of our skin. It can give an unsightly sheen and makes applying make-up very difficult.

The biggest problem, however, from excess production of sebum is that our pores can become clogged. This results in spots and blackheads. Sometimes spots can scar our skin and helping our skin to retain a natural oil-balance is vital to keep healthy.

There are many ways to take care of your pores to ensure they stay clear and free from oil and dirt. An excellent way to begin is by opening your pores. This can be done in a sauna, steam room or simply a hot shower or bath. The heat opens our pores to allow our skin to breathe more freely and allows us to remove dirt more effectively.

Once our pores are opened, it is a perfect time to treat our skin using SkinAu's Oily/Acne Affected Skin Pack. This includes a Purifying Gel Cleanser which acts to cleanse deep into the pores and sanitises the skin to prevent the spread of infection. This helps to remove dirt, grime and oil which can become trapped in pores which can develop to spots or acne.

The next treatment to enhance your skin's health is SkinAu's Astringent Lotion. This lotion, whilst also acting as a cleanser to remove blackheads and dirt, shrinks pores back to normal size so that it becomes more difficult for dirt and oil to become trapped and for spots to form.

Following this cleansing and relaxing skin regime ensures that your oily skin is well cared for and well protected by directly tackling problems with pores. Ensuring your pores are clean and free from excess oil can allow the skin to repair and regain its natural pH balance.