Ghada Hassan, Founder and Editorial Lead at Gentle Glow

Ghada Hassan

I founded Gentle Glow after years of navigating oily and acne-prone skin and learning how sebum production, skin barrier health, and skincare formulation affect the way skin behaves. As Founder and Editorial Lead, I focus on evidence-based skincare, non-comedogenic formulations, and practical routines that help people make informed skincare choices. I believe skincare science should feel clear and approachable, so Gentle Glow simplifies the research and turns it into practical guidance you can actually use to care for your skin.

5 Retinal Products for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin, Matched to Your Main Concern (2026 Guide)

Best retinal for acne-prone skin featuring Paula’s Choice, Medik8, The Ordinary, Geek & Gorgeous, and Peach & Lily retinal products.

The best retinal for acne-prone skin depends on the concern you are trying to address, not simply the highest percentage. Our five picks match different needs by considering retinal strength, texture, supporting ingredients, delivery system, and tolerance. Quick Selection: Which…

How Can You Tell the Difference Between Sebaceous Hyperplasia and Enlarged Pores?

Close-up comparison of sebaceous hyperplasia and enlarged pores on facial skin, highlighting the visual differences between the two conditions.

Sebaceous hyperplasia and enlarged pores are distinct conditions of the pilosebaceous unit that often co-occur on oily skin. Enlarged pores affect the surface opening of the hair follicle due to high sebum production and reduced elasticity. In contrast, sebaceous hyperplasia…

How Niacinamide and Zinc PCA Regulate Sebum Production (2026 Guide)

Niacinamide and Zinc PCA serums for oily skin displayed on a minimalist skincare surface, illustrating sebum regulation and barrier-supporting ingredients.

Niacinamide and Zinc PCA help support balanced sebum production through different but complementary mechanisms. Niacinamide supports the biological processes involved in sebum regulation while strengthening the skin barrier, whereas Zinc PCA combines zinc with Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid (PCA) to support…

The Summer Double Cleansing Trap: When Cleansing Too Much Makes Oily Skin Worse (2026 Guide)

Woman smiling while cleansing her face with foaming cleanser during a summer skincare routine for oily and acne-prone skin.

The Summer Double Cleansing Trap happens when oily and acne-prone skin is cleansed more often than necessary. While double cleansing for oily skin can effectively remove water-resistant sunscreen, long-wear makeup, and other stubborn residues, it is not necessary every day,…

Fragrance and Sensitive Skin: How to Wear Perfume Without Triggering Irritation in Heat, Sweat, and Humidity

Fragrance and sensitive skin during summer heat and humidity as a woman applies perfume outdoors at golden hour.

Fragrance and sensitive skin can coexist comfortably for many people, even during summer. The best way to wear perfume without triggering irritation is to apply it thoughtfully, avoid highly reactive areas of the skin, and support a healthy skin barrier.…

Best Post-Workout Skincare Products for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin (2026 Guide)

Best post-workout skincare products for oily and acne-prone skin displayed beside a gym bag, including a cleanser, moisturizer, hydrating serum, cleansing brush, and water bottle.

The best post-workout skincare products for oily and acne-prone skin help remove sweat, sunscreen, and excess oil while supporting the skin barrier after exercise. Options such as the Soniclear Elite, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Bioderma Sensibio H2O, Michael Todd Beauty…

Why Sunscreen Pilling on Oily Skin Gets Worse in Summer (And How to Prevent It)

Woman with luminous oily skin wearing a wide summer hat by the sea with editorial text about sunscreen pilling during humid summer weather.

Gentle Glow Editorial Team • Updated May 2026 • Evidence-based skincare Sunscreen pilling on oily skin becomes more common during summer because heat, humidity, sweat, and excess sebum interfere with how sunscreen forms its protective film across the skin. When…