Oily Skin Treatment & Care Routine (Chikni Jild)
Face shiny again by midday, however often you wash it? Oily skin means the oil glands in your skin make more oil (sebum) than it needs, most of all on the face. That oil protects your skin, so the aim is to control it, not strip it: the right daily routine, and oily skin treatment at the clinic, where a course of salicylic acid peels cuts shine within a week or two, from about Rs 4,800 a session in a course.
Also known as chikni jild, greasy skin, oily face or seborrhoea.
Is this you?
- Your face is shiny by midday, even after washing
- Make-up slides off or cakes by evening
- Large pores you can see on your nose and cheeks
- Blackheads, whiteheads or pimples that keep coming back
- Your scalp and hair turn greasy quickly too
See a doctor first if you have greasy, scaly patches on your face or scalp, breakouts are deep, painful or leave scars, or oiliness came on suddenly with changes such as irregular periods or new facial hair.
What causes oily skin?
- Hormones Androgen hormones drive the oil glands, so oil rises sharply at puberty; PCOS can raise it in women.
- Men’s skin Men make more oil than women on average, because of higher testosterone.
- Heat and humidity Skin makes more oil in spring and summer and in humid weather.
- Age Oil stays high through adult life and falls only later: after menopause in women, and from the fifties or sixties in men.
- Harsh washing Strong face washes irritate the skin and may make it produce more oil.
How we treat oily skin, step by step
- Very oily skinStep 1 · Very oily skinSalicylic Acid PeelSalicylic acid dissolves into oil, travels deep into the pores and cuts shine within a week or two, over 3–6 peels. From about Rs 4,800 a session in a course of 3.
- 3–6 peels, 2–4 weeks apart
- Mild flaking for a few days
Shine and large poresStep 2 · Shine and large poresCarbon Laser PeelA laser lifts a carbon layer away with oil and dead cells, for less shine and smaller-looking pores. From about Rs 8,000 a session in a course of 3.- 2–4 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
- None: mild redness for hours
Monthly upkeepStep 3 · Monthly upkeepHydraFacialSuction and a mild acid clear oil from the pores, so skin looks cleaner after one session, with no downtime. Rs 6,995.- One visit; monthly for upkeep
- None: back to work the same day
More treatments for oily skin
HD Glow Facial- From Rs 4,900 a session in a course
- Downtime Little: redness for a few hours
- Results last Weeks; monthly visits keep it
HydraFacial for Men“My skin is oily with blackheads.”- From Rs 6,995
- Downtime None; shave again the next day
- Results last A few weeks; book monthly
Red Carpet Facial- From Rs 12,000 a session in a course
- Downtime None: a little pink for hours
- Results last Best over the next few days
Diamond Glow Facial“My skin looks dull and rough.”- Appointment 30–45 minutes
- Downtime None; a little pinkness for hours
- Results last Glow lasts a few weeks
Chemical Peel“I have dark spots, acne marks or dull skin.”- From Rs 4,800 a session in a course
- Downtime Little: redness for hours, light flaking
- Results last Months, with top-up peels
Acne Treatment for Men“I still get acne and it’s leaving marks.”- From Rs 4,800 a session in a course
- Downtime None to a few days, by treatment
- Results last Long-lasting with good skincare
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What results to expect
Oily skin treatment lowers oil; it doesn’t switch it off. For very oily skin, a course of salicylic acid peels usually helps most, and skin feels less oily within a week or two. A carbon laser peel brightens skin straight away, with smaller-looking pores and less oil in studies, and skin looks cleaner after one HydraFacial.
The honest limit: the oil glands keep working, so results need upkeep with regular top-ups and the right daily routine. Oil has a good side too: people with oily skin tend to have thicker skin and fewer wrinkles.
Oily skin treatments compared: sessions and downtime
- Salicylic acid peel: cuts oil over 3–6 peels, 2–4 weeks apart; skin can flake for a few days.
- Carbon laser peel: less shine and smaller-looking pores over 2–4 peels, 2–4 weeks apart, with light redness for a few hours at most.
- HydraFacial: clears oil from the pores in one session, with no downtime; often repeated monthly.
Oily skin, open pores and pimples
They share a cause. More oil makes pores look bigger and shinier, so many people need open pores treatment too. Oil and dead skin can also plug a pore, which is how blackheads and whiteheads start (see whiteheads treatment), and oily skin can lead to more breakouts: if you get pimples on face, your doctor plans for those as well.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology: How to control oily skin
- Oily skin: a review of treatment options
- DermNet: Seborrhoea
- Cleveland Clinic: Sebaceous glands
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Enlarged pores treated with Q-switched and micropulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser with and without topical carbon suspension: a split-face trial
Caring for your skin at home
- Morning: a gentle, foaming face wash, then a light, oil-free moisturiser and an oil-free sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Oily skin still needs moisturiser.
- Through the day: press blotting paper on shiny areas instead of rubbing, and keep your hands off your face.
- Night: take off all your make-up, then wash again and moisturise. Twice a day, and after sweating, is enough.
- A few times a week: a salicylic acid cleanser helps clear oily pores; use it less often if your skin gets irritated.
- On every label: look for “oil-free” and “non-comedogenic”, and choose water-based or matte make-up.
- Skip harsh scrubs and oil-based or alcohol-based cleansers: they irritate the skin.
Oily skin: your questions answered
Straight answers from our doctors to what people ask most about oily skin.
Choosing a treatment 6
01What is the best treatment for oily skin?
For very oily skin, a course of salicylic acid peels usually helps most, because salicylic acid dissolves into oil and travels deep into the pores.
Skin feels less oily within a week or two. A carbon laser peel also cuts shine, and if oil comes with pimples, your doctor may add a prescription cream.
02What is the oily skin treatment price in Pakistan?
The oily skin treatment price in Pakistan at Cutera Aesthetics starts from about Rs 4,800 a session for a salicylic acid peel in a course of 3 (Rs 14,388), or Rs 5,995 for one peel.
A carbon laser peel is about Rs 8,000 a session in a course of 3 (Rs 23,988), or Rs 9,995 for one, and a HydraFacial is Rs 6,995. Prices are the same at all 12 clinics, the consultation is free, and any current offer is explained at the clinic.
03How do I stop my face from being so oily during the day?
Wash with a gentle, foaming face wash twice a day and after sweating, and no more often.
Use an oil-free moisturiser and sunscreen, choose water-based or matte make-up, and press blotting paper on shiny areas instead of rubbing. Touching your face spreads oil, so keep your hands off it.
04What is the best skin care routine for oily skin?
A simple one works best: a gentle foaming cleanser, an oil-free moisturiser and an oil-free sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher in the morning, and a full cleanse and moisturiser at night.
Add a salicylic acid cleanser a few times a week, and look for “oil-free” and “non-comedogenic” on labels. Harsh scrubs and alcohol-based cleansers irritate the skin, and harsh face washes may make it oilier.
05What causes oily skin, and can it be cured for good?
Oily skin comes from overactive oil glands, driven mainly by androgen hormones.
That is why it starts at puberty, why men’s skin is usually oilier, and why it gets worse in hot, humid weather. It can’t be cured for good, because the glands keep working, but treatment and the right routine keep oil under control.
06Does niacinamide or a retinoid cream help oily skin?
Niacinamide has some evidence: in studies, a 2% niacinamide product lowered the skin’s oil output after two to four weeks of use.
Retinoid creams help keep pores clear, but direct evidence that they lower oil is lacking. Ask your doctor before you start either, so it suits your skin.
Cost & results 2
07Does oily skin cause pimples, blackheads and open pores?
Yes, it can lead to all three.
Extra oil makes pores look bigger, and oil mixed with dead skin plugs them, which is how blackheads, whiteheads and pimples start. Keeping oil down helps each of them; for dark dots on the nose, see blackhead removal.
08How many sessions will I need, and how long do results last?
Usually 3–6 salicylic peels or 2–4 carbon peels, 2–4 weeks apart.
Skin looks cleaner after one HydraFacial or carbon peel. Results need upkeep, because the glands keep making oil, so HydraFacial is often repeated monthly.
Safety & recovery 3
09Does oily skin treatment have side effects?
Yes, but they are usually mild and brief.
After a carbon laser peel or HydraFacial you go straight back to your day, with light redness for a few hours at most; a salicylic peel tingles for a few minutes and can flake for a few days. Treatment waits over sunburn, broken skin, recent isotretinoin or pregnancy.
10Is oily skin treatment different for men?
The treatments are the same, but men’s skin is often thicker and oilier, so it can need more regular visits.
HydraFacial for men works around the beard with no downtime before work. Prices are the same for men and women.
11Where can I get oily skin treatment near me?
Oily skin treatment is available at all 12 Cutera Aesthetics clinics in 7 cities, at the same price, with a female doctor at each.
Find a skin specialist near me, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll book your free consultation.
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