Get oily skin under control with these easy skincare tips

You know you have oily skin when your sebaceous glands go into overdrive and produces way too much sebum. While sebum is essential for healthy skin, too much of it will lead to oily skin, clogged pores and acne. This could result in skin looking thick and rough, often with a shiny appearance and very large, obvious pores on the skin.

The good news is oily skin can be managed, if you stick to a proper skincare routine. Here’s what you can do to get oily skin under control.

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#1 Cleanse regularly

Washing your skin regularly is vital for getting rid of oil and dirt that has built up on your skin over the course of the day. Then again, you want to be sure that you’re using the right cleanser for your skin type - squeaky clean skin is not the end result we’re after. Cleaned skin should still feel supple, without feeling tight or dry after. If you are, that cleanser is stripping away moisture and is not right for you.

For oily skin types, look for a gentle cleanser that’s formulated with glycolic acid, lactic acid or salicylic acid which are all excellent ingredients for unclog skin and improve one’s complexion.

#2 Use a toner

Using a toner after cleaning your skin is a good step to incorporate as it helps to prepare the skin to better absorb the other skincare products you will be applying to your skin.

Use one that’s suited for your skin type, even better if it contains ingredients to help combat acne. We love Clear Tonic Mint-Infused Clarifying Facial Tonic for its ability to control oil, leaving skin feeling matte and fresh. The active ingredients are also great for fending off pimples and un-clogging skin.

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#3 Moisturise

Just because your skin is oily doesn’t mean you can skip your daily moisturiser. Oily skin doesn’t equate hydrated skin. On the contrary, when your skin is oily, it’s your skin’s way of crying out for help because it’s unable to regulate sebum production. This is where a moisturiser comes into play.

Get a moisturiser that’s light and easy on your skin without clogging pores. Blue Orchid Balancing Moisturiser is a top favourite that’s light and airy without any greasy residue. Formulated with pre and probiotics, this lightweight moisturiser rebalances skin microbiome, calming any skin irritations and restoring skin health.