I have tried SB's emu oil, SB's squalane, olive oil and grape seed oil and they ALL clog my pores. I use a very, very small amount and I get these small, white pumps. I am at a total loss.

It appears that your skin is producing a large amount of oil. Exfol Serum works well to keep pores open.

Thank you Dr. Pickart. If I use the Exol Serum, can I then use the oils or should I hold off entirely on any oils.

P.s. Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear G:

It might be best to hold off on the moisturizing oils if you have oily skin with enlarged pores.

Instead of using an oil moisturizer, some clients with oily skin but who also have patches of dryness will use one of our lighter creams such as Protect & Restore Classic or Super GHK Cream very lightly on drier areas.

This is a way to combat dryness without sending too much oil/lipids to the area and ending up with excess sebum that can turn into small white bumps.

Best Wishes,
-Skin Biology