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Eight tips on how to get rid of oily skin, acne and pimples

Oily skin has a high chance of leading to acne breakouts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Oily skin can be as a result of genetics, change in hormones and humid environments. This causes over production of sebum which is the natural oil that’s found on the skin.

Having greasy skin is not fun at all. You can literally wash your face and within a few minutes, notice the oiliness starting to peek through. When that happens, your chances of developing pimples and acne are high.

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