What are the steps for oily skin care?
The key steps for oily skincare are: cleanse , tone, serum/retinol, eye cream, night cream and Vitamin C Elixir. And at night: cleanse, tone, serum/retinol, eye cream, night time moisturiser, Vitamin C Elixir.
Do and don'ts of oily skin?
If you have oily skin, it’s best to avoid the following ingredients so you don’t worsen this skin concern:
PETROLATUM (PETROLEUM JELLY)
Petroleum jelly is a by-product of a form of crude oil. It's classed as an occlusive emollient, meaning it forms a protective hydrophobic barrier that sits heavily on the skin.
A greasy, waxy substance like this can worsen oily skin, clog your pores, and cause breakouts and skin irritation.
Top tip: Other occlusive emollients to avoid include beeswax, mineral oils and paraffin.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is a drying ingredient, and while it might seem like a good idea to dry out oily skin, it can worsen matters.
When you have oily skin, aim to use ingredients that keep it hydrated. Doing so will stop the sebaceous glands from trying to overcompensate for lost moisture with excess oil.
NATURALLY DERIVED OILS HIGH IN OLEIC ACID
Natural face oils high in oleic acid are more likely to sit on the skin, making them potentially comedogenic. Comedogenic products (including face oils with a higher concentration of oleic acid) are likely to clog pores and encourage breakouts.
The following natural oils are high in oleic acid. Try to avoid them if you have oilier skin:
• Coconut oil
• Hazelnut oil
• Camellia oil
• Sunflower oil
ARTIFICIAL DYES
Artificial dyes tend to be used in makeup like blushers, eyeshadows and lipsticks. The dyes are typically derived from coal tar or petroleum. We've already identified petroleum as an ingredient that worsens oily skin by clogging the pores, and coal tar can do the same, making artificial dyes one to avoid. Synthetic dyes have also been linked to acne breakouts and scarring in the cheeks.
Top tip: Look out for monoazo anilines, indigoids, and fluorans, as these are some of the worst artificial dyes for oily skin.
What is the best night routine for oily skin?
Mastering your double cleansing routine is half the battle. You need to choose cleansers that are pH balanced to the skin and will effectively cleanse the skin removing oil, dirt and impurities without stripping and drying the skin. Using a double cleanse at night is particularly important to make sure that you are thoroughly removing make-up, SPF and impurities from the skin. We recommend using a balm or milk cleanser for a first cleanse as these types of cleansers are particularly efficient at removing make-up and build up from the skin and follow with a targeted cleanser for oily skin, one that will really assist in removing excess oil from the skin.
Follow up with your toner, serum or retinol, eye cream and night time moisturiser to complete your evening routine and wake up with glowing rather than greasy skin.
Which serum is good for oily skin?
The Vitamin C Elixir is a powerful serum for oily skin because it helps it retain moisture effectively. When your skin is sufficiently hydrated, it prevents the sebaceous glands from overproducing sebum. Vitamin C is also proven to manage acne-causing bacteria.
What to apply on an oily face before sleeping?
Before going to sleep, oily skin types should apply: cleanser, toner, serum/retinol, eye cream, night time moisturiser and Vitamin C Elixir.
Definitely don’t skip the retinol.
Retinol is a vitamin A derivative frequently used in skin care. Retinol has been shown to speed up cell turnover (the skin's ability to shed and replace dead cells with younger ones). Cell turnover is a natural form of exfoliation that reduces excess skin oil and unclogs pores.
A retinol serum for oily skin can balance and renew your skin while you sleep, so you wake up with a healthy, and most importantly, not greasy glow.
Should I moisturise at night if I have oily skin?
You should definitely moisturise at night if you have oily skin.
The biggest myth we want to debunk is that oily skin types shouldn’t use a moisturiser as it will just add more oil to the skin. Even with the excess oil production, it is still very important to apply a moisturiser, as they help to maintain healthy hydration levels in the skin and often include antioxidant ingredients that protect the skin from free radical damage. It’s the choice of moisturising product that is key here. Oily Skin Types should avoid heavy moisturisers that will be too rich and cause congestion and instead focus on moisturisers such as gels, oil-free solutions or lightweight moisturisers.