The Problem
Oily skin, handled properly
The counterintuitive truth: stripping oily skin makes it oilier. The fix is a boring, consistent routine.
The instinct with oily skin is to scrub it into submission — and that is precisely what keeps it oily, because stripped skin compensates with more sebum. The routine that works is almost insultingly simple: a gentle foaming cleanse twice daily, a niacinamide-led treatment moisturiser, and SPF in the morning. Eight weeks of that beats years of harsh products.
What to stop: alcohol-heavy toners, daily exfoliating scrubs, and changing products every fortnight. Oily skin is a management condition, not a war.
Go Deeper
Dark circles: an honest assessment
Mostly genetics and sleep debt. Here is what product can and cannot do about it.
Sensitive skin without the trial and error
Fewer products, zero fragrance, patch-test everything: the short rulebook for reactive skin.
FAQ
Should oily skin skip moisturiser?
No — that is the most common mistake. Dehydrated skin produces more oil. Use a light, non-comedogenic formula rather than skipping the step.