Oily skin happens when your sebaceous glands produce too much oil, which can lead to shine, clogged pores, and breakouts. Managing it takes a smart skincare routine, the right ingredients, and in some cases, professional treatments like lasers. With the right approach, oily skin can absolutely be controlled.
What Causes Oily Skin?
What factors influence the amount of oil your skin produces? Let’s take a look: Here’s what contributes most:
Genetics. When oil skin runs in the family, chances are that you’ll have larger sebaceous glands that produce excess oil. Any skin that’s genetically oily is more likely to include clogged pores and breakouts.
Overuse of skincare products. In the quest for younger-looking, smoother, clearer skin, you may over-cleanse, over-exfoliate, and scrub with too much pressure to apply too much product.
Seasonal changes. A rise in heat and humidity during spring and summer can cause the skin’s oil production levels to increase. In contrast, when the air becomes dry in winter, skin can get dehydrated, and excess oil may occur since the skin is trying to overcompensate.
Medications. Hormonal birth control and hormone replacement medications can cause an increase in oil production. Similarly, some medications can cause dehydration, leading to a production of excess oil when skin overcompensates for the lack of oil.
Stress. In response to stress, the body produces more hormones, which leads to oil production.
Unnecessary exfoliation. Scrubbing with a washcloth or using buff puffs cannot only irritate the skin but can also dry it out, causing it to overproduce oil to compensate.
Sun tanning. Tanning is bad for reducing oil. Although it may temporarily dry out the skin, tanning can actually trigger an injury response, which causes the sebaceous glands to surge oil production in order to protect the skin’s surface.
Can I Permanently Get Rid of Oily Skin?
There’s no guaranteed way to stop oily skin permanently, but you can manage it long-term. The right skincare routine paired with clinical treatments like lasers can reduce oil at the source and keep shine under control.
What Is the Best Treatment for Oily Skin?
The best approach to get rid of oily skin is a mix of a smart at-home routine and advanced care. Use a foaming cleanser, exfoliate 2–3 times per week with BHA or salicylic acid, and don’t skip a non-comedogenic moisturizer or SPF. Pair that with treatments like laser therapy to regulate oil from within.
Aesthetic Dermatological Treatments for Oily Skin
Laser treatments are one of the most effective professional solutions for reducing oil and refining skin texture. They work by shrinking sebaceous glands and calming inflammation. Many people see less shine, fewer breakouts, and smoother skin after a series of treatments.
Clear + Brilliant uses a gentle, non-invasive diode laser to resurface the top layer of skin. It creates microscopic treatment zones that stimulate new skin growth and replace damaged tissue. This helps shrink the appearance of pores, reduce shine, and leave the skin smoother and more refined.
Noticeable glow and smoother texture after a few sessions
Series of treatments recommended for optimal results
Ideal for reducing oil while improving tone and radiance
Hydrafacial uses a patented vortex suction system to deeply cleanse the skin, remove excess oil, and extract impurities while infusing hydrating serums customized to your skin. It exfoliates gently without irritation, making it ideal for oily, congested, or breakout-prone skin.
Leaves skin clean, smooth, and visibly clearer after one treatment
No downtime and great for regular oil control and maintenance
Ideal for decongesting pores and rebalancing oily or combination skin
These options can dramatically improve oily skin when paired with consistent home care.
Does Oily Skin Go Away?
Oily skin often improves with age as sebum production naturally declines. However, it rarely goes away completely. The goal isn’t to eliminate oil—but to regulate it in a way that keeps your skin healthy, clear, and balanced.
Why LaserAway?
We’ve committed over a decade to helping people of all skin types discover their best skin ever, with over 5 million treatments performed and new locations opening every month! We use state-of-the-art technology for maximum results, our clinics are supervised by board-certified, industry-leading dermatologists, and our treatments are implemented by registered nurses, nurse practitioners or physician associates who undergo one of the most comprehensive training programs in the business. Our mission is to make our clients feel beautiful by providing the best and most effective aesthetic treatments in the nation in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Ready to invest in yourself? Schedule a free consultation today by filling out a request form or calling the LaserAway staff at (855) 233-9134. Our nurses look forward to making sure your service and skin are as smooth as possible!
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