Washing your hair once a day is enough to prevent excess oil. What most people refer to as oil on skin is actually sebum, a naturally-produced oil from the sebaceous glands that helps keep your hair and skin properly hydrated. Located beneath the hair shaft, these glands are all over your body, including the scalp. Numerous factors can cause the skin and hair to accumulate too much oil from overactive sebaceous glands. While some of the factors are out of your control, there are ways you can minimize excess oil for cleaner hair and skin. Continue reading