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Oily skin · Manchester

Oily skin treatment in Manchester

Persistent shine, greasy feel by midday, oil that breaks through make-up — treated at the source with medical-grade actives that regulate oil production, not harsh products that strip it.

Doctor-prescribed skincare

Medical-grade actives, right for your skin

Oil regulated at the source

Balance, not stripping

Blue Radiance peels

Oil gland activity controlled

Long-term rebalancing

Results that hold with maintenance

The Skiin Approach

Regulating oil, not stripping skin

Oily skin isn't a skincare routine problem — it's how your skin is built. Genetics and hormones set your oil production, and no amount of harsh cleansing changes that. What does change it is medical-grade treatment that regulates the skin at a cellular level.

That's why our doctors work with salicylic acid skincare — our absolute hero product for oily skin, and the only exfoliating acid that can penetrate oil to keep pores clear and shine controlled. Obagi Blue Radiance chemical peels add a stunning blend of lactic, glycolic and salicylic acid that regulates oil gland activity.

And where oil has been stubborn for years, prescription skincare — medical-grade actives prescribed by our doctors — regulates oil production and rebalances the skin long term, at strengths no shelf product can offer.

The Result

Balanced, matte, comfortable

  • Shine controlled through the day
  • Make-up that stays put
  • Pores clearer and less congested
  • Skin rebalanced for the long term

Oily skin is managed rather than cured — but with medical-grade treatment, management gets simpler over time.

The plan

How oily skin gets rebalanced

01

Salicylic acid skincare

Our absolute hero product for oily skin — the only exfoliating acid that can penetrate oil, keeping pores clear and shine controlled.

02

Obagi Blue Radiance chemical peels

A stunning blend of lactic, glycolic and salicylic acid that regulates oil gland activity — amazing at controlling oil and refining the skin.

03

Prescription skincare

Medical-grade actives, prescribed by our doctors, to regulate oil production and rebalance the skin long term.

The Journey

What to expect

01

Step 1

Doctor's assessment

Your doctor assesses your skin and oil levels, then prescribes products and peels matched to your skin.

02

Weeks 1–8

Rebalancing

Salicylic acid skincare starts controlling shine, with Blue Radiance peels layered in as the skin tolerates them.

03

Months 2–3

Regulated

Oil gland activity settles and the skin rebalances — shine, congestion and break-through oil reduce.

04

Ongoing

Maintenance

A light maintenance routine and occasional peels keep the skin comfortable and matte.

Related concerns

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FAQs

Oily skin questions

Oil production is driven largely by genetics and hormones — which is why over-the-counter products so often fail to control it. The good news is that it responds very well to medically-led treatment that regulates the skin rather than stripping it.

It's our absolute hero product for oily skin — the only exfoliating acid that can penetrate oil, keeping pores clear and shine controlled. Most acids can't get through the oil to do their job; salicylic acid can.

Our Obagi Blue Radiance peels use a stunning blend of lactic, glycolic and salicylic acid that regulates oil gland activity — amazing at controlling oil and refining the skin, course after course.

No — the goal is balance, not stripping. Medical-grade actives prescribed by our doctors regulate oil production and rebalance the skin long term, at strengths matched to your skin rather than guessed at.

Shine control improves within weeks of starting prescription skincare, with in-clinic peels layering in as the skin tolerates them. Your doctor reviews progress and adjusts the plan at each stage.

Oily skin is managed rather than cured — but management gets simpler. Many patients move to a light maintenance routine once their skin is rebalanced, with peels as an occasional refresh.

Cost depends on the prescription products and in-clinic treatments your doctor recommends. Everything is discussed transparently at consultation before you commit to anything.

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