Concern

Congested, Oily Skin

Congested skin, which is most commonly noted by the presence of lots of blackheads, is caused by the build-up and clogging of your pores with sebum, dead skin cells, and other debris. Therefore, an excess of sebum often equals an excess of blackheads. Blackheads are not inflamed, however if they become inflamed and infected, they can develop into spots.

Oily skin happens when the sebaceous glands that sit in our skin produce too much sebum, which is the oily substance that helps to protect and hydrate our skin by preventing water loss from its surface. Sebum is essential for our skin’s health however when too much of it is produced it can have knock on effects for our skin’s quality and clarity. During puberty an increase in hormones causes an overproduction of sebum which then leads to congestion, blackheads and spots. Alongside hormones, your genetics, age, the products you use on your skin and some medical conditions and medications can also cause or worsen oily skin. A thorough consultation with our doctors will help us identify what is the most likely culprit behind your skin concerns and allow us to the target your treatment accordingly.