Balanced skin, without stripping it.
Shine, congestion and an oily T-zone mean your skin is making more oil than it needs. Harsh products often make it worse. We bring oil back into balance, so skin looks clearer and feels comfortable.
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Why skin gets oily
Oil glands sit under every pore. They make sebum, the oil that keeps skin soft and protected. Oily skin makes more than it needs.
Genes and hormones set how much oil you make. Heat, humidity and stress can add to it.
Combination skin is oily through the forehead, nose and chin, and normal or dry on the cheeks. It needs a routine that treats both.
Stripping oil with harsh products backfires. Skin gets irritated and congested. Balancing oil takes about 4 to 8 weeks of the right care.
The common causes
Hormones
Hormone changes tell oil glands to work harder. Common in teens, before periods and in pregnancy.
Harsh products
Stripping cleansers and alcohol toners irritate skin. It can respond with more oil.
Heat & humidity
Warm, humid weather raises oil flow and shine.
Heavy products
Rich creams and some makeup can clog pores and trap oil.
The treatments we use for oily skin
In-clinic treatments clear congestion and calm the skin. Homecare keeps oil in balance. Your therapist matches them to your skin at consultation.
BroadBand Light (BBL) HERO
Light energy calms redness and inflammation around oily, congested areas. Skin looks clearer and more even.
Lira Skin Peels
A professional peel clears oil and dead skin from pores. Skin looks smoother, with less shine and congestion.
The HydraFacial
Cleanses, exfoliates and extracts in one visit, then adds light hydration. Skin looks clearer straight away.
Prices as shown on theskinboutique.com.au, 24 Oct 2026. Your plan is confirmed at consultation.
Your plan, stage by stage
Consult
We map where your skin is oily, where it is dry, and what is driving it.
Settle
Weeks 1–2. A gentler routine stops stripping. Skin starts to settle.
Clear
Weeks 2–8. Peels, facials or BBL clear congestion. Shine and breakouts ease.
Maintain
Regular facials, daily oil-free SPF and the right homecare keep oil in balance.
What to expect: skin often looks clearer after one facial. Balancing oil takes around 4 to 8 weeks. Results vary by skin.
What you do at home matters
Oily skin still needs moisture, just a lighter kind. Your therapist prescribes a routine for your skin. Oil-free SPF every day protects without shine.
Not sure where to start?
Choose your concern. We'll suggest treatments that suit it. It takes under two minutes.
Your oily skin questions, answered
Should I skip moisturiser if my skin is oily?
No. Skipping it can make skin produce more oil. A light, oil-free moisturiser keeps skin balanced.
Can oily skin be fixed for good?
Oil levels are mostly set by genes and hormones. Treatment and homecare keep oil in balance, so shine and congestion stay down.
How long until I see a difference?
Skin often looks clearer after one facial. Oil usually settles over 4 to 8 weeks of the right homecare.
Is there downtime?
The HydraFacial has no downtime. After a peel, skin may flake lightly for a few days. After BBL, skin may look pink for a day or two.
Do I need SPF if my skin is oily?
Yes, every day. An oil-free SPF protects your skin without adding shine.
Start with a consult
We assess your skin and explain your plan, stage by stage.