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An oily skin has definite advantages; it’s a natural moisturizer that protects the epidermis from in- and outdoor climates so that you won’t age quickly. But excess sebum has its downfalls too. It leaves the skin prone to seborrhoea (too much oil), which brings open pores and break-outs.

People with oily skin tend to overwash and over-stimulate the skin, which only serves to increase the activity of the sebaceous glands, resulting in more sebum production.