Skip to main content
Neutrogena Master Logo copy
  • Clear Skin
    Anti-Age
    Even skin tone
    Hydro Boost®
    Bright Boost
    Skin Detox
    Hand Care
    Hand and Body Care
  • Find out more about us
  • Expert advice

Do you have oily skin?

Folder : Skin with imperfections

 Its mechanisms 

During puberty, the production of hormones brings about hyperseborrhea or the excessive secretion of sebum. Produced in excess, it remains on the surface of the skin. It then becomes oily and shiny.

visuel de visage et eau

 Its mechanisms 

During puberty, the production of hormones brings about hyperseborrhea or the excessive secretion of sebum. Produced in excess, it remains on the surface of the skin. It then becomes oily and shiny. An oily skin is not necessarily synonymous with spots, although it can be a cause.

 Its factors 

Apart from hormonal changes related to adolescence, other factors are favourable for the secretion of sebum, notably, heredity or environmental factors. Heat and humidity are, for example, aggravating agents.

 Its manifestations 

Oily skin is mainly shiny and thicker. It is equally characterised by enlarged pores and blackheads located in the median area of the face or T-zone, notably on the forehead, nose and chin. It can also be accompanied by white or red spots.

 How to deal with oily skin? 

To help clear oily skin, it is essential to clean it twice a day, with specific care. It is also advisable to use an exfoliant. This will deeply unclog the pores, remove excess sebum and leave the skin looking healthy and soft. A moisturising lotion can also complete this cleansing process to help tighten the pores..

Apart from washing, you should choose products for oily skin, which reduce excessive sebum, control the shiny effect and leave the skin clean.

Back to top of section

Recommended products

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Daily Exfoliator

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Daily Exfoliator

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Facial Wash

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Facial Wash

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Daily Exfoliator

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Daily Exfoliator

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Facial Wash

NEUTROGENA® Oil Balancing Facial Wash

rituels beauté et bien-être
Our daily beauty routines
Read more
visuel de visage
Spots
Read more
the-fam-rage_0-en-za-Neutrogena
We’re making skincare clearer!
Read more
Company
  • Find out more about us
  • The birth of NEUTROGENA®
  • Contact us
  • Site map
Products
  • Our products
  • Hand Care
  • Spot free skin
  • Rejuvenated skin
  • Even skin tone
Learn
  • Expert advice
  • Our daily beauty routines
  • Skin with imperfections
  • Dry hands
  • Our key ingredients and technologies
  • Nomzamo Mbatha, NEUTROGENA® ambassador
Legal
  • Privacy Notice
  • Legal Notice
  • Animal Testing Policy

© Kenvue SA Proprietary Limited. This website is published by Kenvue SA Proprietary Limited which is soley responsible for its content. It is intended for a South African audience. Last updated: 06 May, 2026 - 11:23