The Real Reason Your Skin Looks Oily and Your Pores Look Bigger

Picture this: you’ve done your skincare routine, maybe even added a touch of powder, and within hours the shine is back. Your skin feels slick, your pores seem to be shouting for attention, and no amount of blotting paper really fixes it.

If you’ve ever felt like oily skin is running the show, you’re not alone.

Why Oily Skin Shows Up the Way It Does

Your skin naturally produces sebum (oil) to protect and hydrate itself — that’s actually a good thing. But sometimes, your skin goes into overdrive.

Here’s why:

• Overcompensation: If your skin feels stripped (from harsh cleansers, skipping moisturiser, or scrubbing too hard), it pumps out more oil to protect itself.

• Dehydration disguised as oiliness: When your skin lacks water, it sends signals to your oil glands to make up for it — leading to that greasy look paired with tightness or rough texture.

• Genetics: Some skin types are naturally programmed to produce more sebum. If oily skin runs in your family, chances are you’ll experience it too. Larger oil glands are often inherited, which can make shine and more visible pores a lifelong skin trait.

• Hormones: Shifts in hormones — like puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or even stress — can stimulate oil glands and cause sudden surges in oil production. This is why breakouts and excess shine often flare up at certain times in your life.

The result? Excess oil that clogs pores, triggers breakouts, and makes your pores look even bigger than they really are.

Pore Myths That Need to Go

🚫 “You can shrink your pores.”
Not true. Pores don’t have muscles, so they can’t open or close — they’re not little doors you can just swing shut. What you can do is keep them clear, which makes them look less noticeable.

🚫 “If I scrub harder, I’ll clear the shine.”
Think again. Scrubbing your face like you’re degreasing a pan only strips your barrier — and your skin will overcompensate by producing even more oil.

🚫 “Moisturiser makes oily skin oilier.”
Skipping hydration tells your skin it’s thirsty, so it ramps up oil production. The right moisturiser actually balances things out.

So What’s the Fix?

The truth is, it’s not about shrinking pores or stopping oil completely (both are impossible). It’s about keeping your pores clear of build-up and controlling the shine so your skin looks balanced, smooth, and confident.

And here’s the exciting part: there is a simple 2-step way to do it. We’ll be sharing more on this very soon — keep your eyes peeled 👀

✨ Bottom line: Your skin isn’t the problem. It’s the build-up and the imbalance. The right approach clears both. Stay tuned — your filter-free confidence is coming.