Oily Skin

Over-active sebaceous glands in this skin type produce an excess of sebum, making the skin look shiny and waxy. The excess sebum also tends to trap dirt, which can lead to blackheads, irritation and breakouts. On a more positive note however, oily skin does not wrinkle as easily as dry skin. Frequent cleansing is important, to remove excess oil and keep blackheads and blemishes at bay.

The Herbjar offers a cleansing oil for frequent use and a clay and seaweed face mask for deep cleansing and gentle exfoliating. Cleansing, and especially deep cleansing, will strip the skin of its sebum content, which may stimulate sebaceous glands into over-production. To avoid this potential problem and also to relieve any skin tightness, we recommend applying a thin layer of natural face cream immediately after cleansing.