Hey guys, recently I’ve been getting too many requests to help create skin care routines according to skin type. As much as I love doing that, I thought it would be easier for all of us if I created routines according to every skin type. I will be starting with Skincare routine for oily skin, because this is the most requested routine.

Oily skin is the result of excess sebum production. And without a proper regimen the excess sebum can clog the pores result in bacterial growth and thus acne. So here’s a simple skincare routine for oily skin that can help you combat the extra shine as well as acne.

• Oil Cleanser:

Unlike the popular belief that oil can break out your skin, Korean oil cleansers work like ‘fighting oil with oil’. The oil cleansers help get rid of excess sebum and on the plus note: it works like a makeup remover as well. And it gets better. Korean cleansing oils emulsifyies and take a white liquidy form when it comes in contact with water, thus you don’t have to rub your skin with a cotton pad in order to get rid of your stubborn makeup. As the saying goes, you treat your skin like a flower, not a dirty kitchen pan, well, something like that.

Best oil cleanser for oily Skin:  DHC Beauty Deep Cleansing Oil

• Second Cleanser

Once you have removed all the excess dirt, makeup and sebum, get rid of any traces with a second cleanser. While choosing your second cleanser go with a gentle and low pH one. Harsh cleansers with high pH can tamper your skin’s barrier.

My all time favourite second cleanser is COSRX LOW PH GOOD MORNING GEL CLEANSER. 

Contrary to what the name suggest, it can be used both during morning and night.

• Wash Off:

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask  is one of my favourite wash off masks. It sucks out all the sebum from deep within the pores making it a crucial step for oily skin beauties. Can be used 2-3 times a week.

• Toner :

This is one of the most underrated step. Not only does a toner helps balance the pH level of our skin, it also plays a crucial roll in the skincare routine, especially for oily skin beauties. You see excess oil production results in enlarged pores which gets clogged resulting in acne. By using a deep cleansing wash off mask and an exfoliator we are unclogging those pores, and toner helps take care of those pores.

The Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner is a wonderful option for oily skin beauties. I have a normal sensitive skin which tends to get very oily and acne prone during my PMS and Ovaluation period. This is one toner that I reach out to during those days. It fights inflammation helps flatten cystic acne.

• Exfoliator:

Exfoliating is a crucial step, especially if you have oily and acne prone skin. A lot of people are under the impression that people with acne prone skin should exfoliate less often. Here’s the truth, more oil production means, more sebum and more clogged pores, resulting in acne. To fight the acne, you must unclog the pores, that is why exfoliating is really essential for people with oily skin.

Unlike physical exfoliators (scrubs) , chemical exfoliators are milder and gentler, and they deep clean pores to further fight against acne. Physical exfoliators only slough off the dead skin cells on the surface. Chemical exfoliators goes work deep underneath to deep clean and dissolve any impurities from deep within the pores

COSRX BHA BLACKHEAD POWER LIQUID

Or if you want to go milder you can go with the Minimalist Azaclair + Propolis.

*Caution: BHA can sometimes result in initial breakout since it goes deep within the pores and literally push out any bacteria hidden beneath, it’s called purging. So if the BHA is breaking you out, don’t be alarmed, it will calm down in a few days.

• Essence:

If you have oily and acne prone skin, go for lightweight essences and moisturizers. Skipping these steps will result in your skin producing more oil to compensate. So go for the light weight ones.

COSRX ADVANCED SNAIL 96 MUCIN POWER ESSENCE great for all skin types but oily and acne prone beauties can benefit the moist out of it.

• Sheet Mask:

Choosing a sheet mask according to your skin is very important. If you have an oily skin and you use a super moisturizing mask, your skin is doomed.

Choose light weight sheetmasks like tea tree, aloe vera or green tea.

• Moisturizer/Night Cream

Using a mild, and preferably gel based moisturizer is really important. You can use a single moisturizer during your morning or night time regimen, or you can use a moisturizer during the morning and night cream during the night.

Moisturizer:  Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream – can be used both during day and night

Night Cream: KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

• Eye Cream:

Once you’ve reached +25, you must use an eye cream before the damage is already done. Using a lightweight eye cream is preferable.

Beauty Of Joseon Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal

• Sun Protection:

The Axis-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen is a great choice for oily skin bees.

Lastly, I would suggest not trying too many new products at once. The safest way to build a new routine is by not experimenting with more than 1 product in two weeks. That way, you can you can also be sure which one of the new product is responsible for which particular result. Also, do check out the ingredient list before ordering as there might me ingredients that you are sensitive to.

That’s it. That’s the routine for oily, acne prone skin. If you have any queries, or if you have any specific routine request, do let me know.

Till then, bye.

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