Category: Oily Skin & Acne

By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of Naked Chemist | Updated: June 2026 My pores are clogged and oozing oil. No matter what I do, I can’t get it under control.” That email came from a client last year — and it’s one I’ve received hundreds of times over 30 years in the clinic. […]READ MORE

Whilst it's not possible to completely remove oily skin, as it’s genetic, you can jump-start the oily-skin clarifying train with a few easy additions and subtractions to your current skincare routine.READ MORE

Oily and combination skin require balance, not battle. When oil production, hydration, and barrier function fall out of sync, your skin can quickly shift from clear and comfortable to shiny, congested, or reactive. This fluctuation is not a flaw — it is a signal. These skin types and conditions reflect a dynamic interplay among sebum […]READ MORE

Nuking blackheads is satisfying, yet squeezing can be damaging, This guide teaches you how to get rid of blackheads without damaging your skin.READ MORE

Contrary to popular belief, an astringent won't permanently reduce enlarged pores - no matter what clever marketing campaigns try to tell you.READ MORE

Today, more than ever, women are fixated on the size of their pores. It may surprise you to find out that pore shrinkage is actually a myth.READ MORE

In your quest to stay completely shine free it is easy to become disillusioned, but don't despair, there are oily skin solutions available, that will help to keep those midday melt downs at bay.READ MORE

Pores are fast becoming the complexion issue du jour. We are seeing a noticeable shift to clients asking questions on how they can achieve healthier, smoother, and seemingly pore-free skin.READ MORE

Barrier repair – it’s an ambiguous phrase. But it’s super important, because it’s quite literally what stands between you and the outside world.READ MORE

What are the best face oils for oily skin? Plant oils that are healing, balancing, and calming; perfect for over-productive sebaceous glands.READ MORE