{"id":112756,"date":"2026-05-01T04:04:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/oily-skin-needs-structure-the-exact-routine-dermatologists-want-you-to-follow\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T04:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:05:40","slug":"oily-skin-needs-structure-the-exact-routine-dermatologists-want-you-to-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/oily-skin-needs-structure-the-exact-routine-dermatologists-want-you-to-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"Oily Skin Needs Structure\u2014The Exact Routine Dermatologists Want You to Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that finding products that match well with different skin types can be quite a hassle. Between thousands of cleansers, hydrating moisturizers, sunscreens, and everything else in between, calling it a trial and error process would be an understatement. This is especially the case with oily skin as the goal is often to eliminate excess sebum without completely drying out your skin.<\/p>\n

But what triggers excess sebum? “Although sebum is essential for protecting and hydrating the skin, overproduction can lead to shine, enlarged pores, and pimples,” says board-certified dermatologist Christina Collins, MD. “The biggest drivers are genetics and hormones, especially androgens, which stimulate oil production, as well as stress, humidity and use of overly harsh skin care that disrupt the skin barrier.”<\/p>\n

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