Most spots are caused by excess sebum production, which can be influenced by your lifestyle as well as your hormones. An increasingly common cause of mild acne in women of all ages is stress ...

While the connection between certain foods—think dairy, sugar, refined carbs, and fried foods—and excess sebum production isn't entirely clear, Pratasiewicz agrees that studies, including this ...

More women than men are prone to hormonal acne and it is affected by the monthly menstrual cycle, pregnancy and childbirth, ...

Finding the best shampoo for greasy hair can be challenging, as what works for one person may not work for another. However, ...

hyperkeratinization—the excess production of keratin protein coupled with decreased sloughing of dead skin leading to blocked pores; 2. excess sebum production—which further clogs the pore ...

Many people think that stripping away all oil will help, but this actually triggers a cycle of excess sebum production,” says Kersch. And while a targeted topical skincare routine can go a long ...

While we know it sounds a bit… weird, charcoal can actually be a very beneficial skincare ingredient for those who deal with excess sebum production. “Charcoal is especially good on oiler skin ...