hiys jefsss
its a suject that is close to my heart too and i cngatulate you for taking it onboard
I do think exfoliating properly helps with sebum issues because it help clean the skin surface thus allowing the normal processes to wok better , i dont thikk it is of any real advanage whatsoever to have clogged pores for what ever reason .
Secondly, i completley agree with the poster who said he thought it was great having clear skin because of the self esteem aspect of looking better and people saying that you looked better - i mean tyhats fantastically cool if you thik about it .
Some of the best results i have hhad with cleaning the skin is from using Vitamin C .. basically i use a 100mg VitC pill and mix it with some exfoliating cream (you know the rough stuff that just feels like liquid sand) .. i was staggered with the cosmetic improvement from using VitC compounds .
Another thing to consider using is dissolved asprin on the skin for cleaning purposes ..
anyway jeffss have a look at this link will ya .. i found it and admire the work the person has done to present the information ther and would like to share it ..
http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/aha.html
As far as reducing Sebum production generasll i think the a number one thing y9ou should consider doping is to reduce dietary fats from your meals .. and if you are going to use dietary fats (which you will do cause you have to) choose the good fats above the bad ones .
e.g. Use Cold pressed Oilve oils for salad dressings
I would also if i was you consider supplimenting with Lecithin .which although it is a Fat (lipid) itself is a remarkable one that can healp bring your general metabolism of Fats into a better profile ..
DEfinately check out the VitC and Asprin and make your own facial scrub .. thats my best advise ,, and replace all fried foods and other gross use of especially fatty foods out for a bit .. you might be surprised how much dietary fat sneaks in when you aint looking LOL
Good on you jeffsss you are going to nail this puppy i can assure you