Cooper’s approach to helping his clients with their oily skin is, as you might expect, pretty involved. “I employ a variety of treatments,” he says. “This includes extraction and oxygenation, which rebalances the skin using ingredients like charcoal to draw out oiliness. This process is complemented with active ingredients that hydrate and eliminate harmful bacteria.

“We also utilise extraction, radio frequency and mid-grade light therapy to enhance collagen production and hydration through hyaluronic acid, reducing over-oiliness and preventing breakouts.”

What all this shows is that trying to ‘fix’ oily skin can be a lengthy (and expensive) process. And because some of the leading causes of oily skin are hormonal imbalances and plain old genetics, it’s not necessarily possible to make permanent changes to your shine-prone skin. It’s important not to let your skincare goals veer into a space that centres around negative self-talk or one that’s harmful to your self-esteem. You might run a little oilier than others, and that’s just the skin you’re in – just like people with dry skin might occasionally feel frustrated by dullness. Crucially, nobody (nobody!) looks perfectly radiant all the time.

“Everyone is always going to want to look glowy, as the glow signifies health and radiance,” says Burton. “However, it should be something we pursue with our overall health and balance in mind. We are all different with different skin types, so there needs to be a level of acceptance of one’s self before we idealise someone else’s ideal, perfect skin type.”

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