Shine can appear within hours of cleansing, usually across the forehead, nose and chin. Removing oil aggressively often leaves skin less comfortable rather than less shiny. Start with how your skin behaves through the day and what you are using on it.
Understanding oily skin.
How your skin is made
Over-cleansing
Weather and season
Product choices
A closer look.
Oily and tight can happen together
Shine is not the same as congestion
Treatments to discuss.
A facial to discuss when cleansing and surface care are the priority. Mention how quickly shine returns.
Worth asking about if your skin feels tight as well as oily, so hydration is not left out of the conversation.
Realistic expectations.
Oil production will not stop
Daily care does the most
Some shine is normal
You don’t have to choose a treatment on your own.
Should I skip moisturizer if my skin is oily?
Usually not. Skipping it can leave skin feeling tight. Bring what you currently use and we can talk through whether the texture suits you.
Will a facial stop the shine?
Not permanently. A Detox Facial addresses the surface on the day, and a Hydro Facial is worth asking about if tightness comes with the shine. How your skin behaves over the following week depends mostly on your routine.
Is oily skin the same as acne-prone skin?
No, though they can occur together. If spots are part of what you notice, mention them so the conversation covers both.
How often would I come in?
There is no fixed schedule. Discuss how your skin responds, what you do between visits and the total cost before deciding on another appointment.