Oily Skincare 101: The Ultimate Guide to Taking Care of Oily Skin

Oily skin can be frustrating, especially when it leads to breakouts and acne. But with the proper skincare routine, it’s possible to control excess oil and keep skin healthy and clear. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of an effective oily skincare routine and give you tips for choosing the best products for your skin.

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What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Oily Skin?

To set one thing straight in advance – healthy skin needs oil production in order to stay hydrated, elastic, and protected. However, the problem happens when your skin goes into overdrive, resulting in skin that’s greasy and acne-prone. To help you gain control over the situation, follow these practical steps:

Best Skincare Routine for Oily Skin

1
Choose water-based, non-comedogenic products

Oily skin is prone to acne breakouts. That’s why it’s important to choose products that won’t clog your pores. Look for products labeled “non-comedogenic” and made with water-based formulas. These will be less likely to cause irritation or lead to excess oil production.

Use the same principle when it comes to makeup, especially things like foundation. Always go for water-soluble formulas.

2

Cleanse twice a day, morning and evening

Regardless of the underlying cause, oily skin is a result of excess sebum production. This makes your skin more prone to acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. To prevent this, we recommend cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser twice a day, in the mornings and the evenings. 


Product suggestion: The NUME-Lab Switzerland Deep Exfoliating Cleanser

3

Don’t skip the moisturizer

A mistake we see way too often is people with oily skin skipping the moisturizer out of fear of even greasier skin. Please don’t do this! All you need is the right type of moisturizer – a water-based one!

Oily skin needs just as much moisturization as dry skin. The only difference is in the products you should be using. 

If you’re on the lookout for a quality moisturizer, check out our great water-based moisturizer based on Snail Mucin Extract that fits all skin types – the NUME-Lab Switzerland Advanced Renewal Face Cream.

4

Exfoliate regularly to prevent buildup

Regular exfoliation can help prevent the buildup of sebum, dirt, and dead skin cells in your pores. As a result, it will significantly improve acne breakouts and the overall size of your pores. 

For the best results, we suggest starting slow by exfoliating once a week. If you’re comfortable at that pace, increase it to twice a week. Avoid over-exfoliating your skin since you risk disrupting your skin’s natural oil barrier

5

Use a serum to keep sebum under control

A good serum can help regulate sebum production and keep your skin looking clean and matte. Look for serums that contain ingredients like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or niacinamide. Our Resurfacing Night Peel Serum with 10% of glycolic acid could be the perfect product for this use

6

Add a toner if necessary

In most cases, exfoliators and overnight serum treatments are enough to keep oily skin under control. 

However, if you feel your skin is still oilier than you’d prefer, you could add a toner to your routine. A toner can help balance your skin’s pH and remove any remaining impurities after cleansing.

7

Regularly apply SPF

It’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays, even if you have oily skin. Look for oil-free, water-based, non-comedogenic sunscreens that won’t clog your pores or cause breakouts.

8

Try BHA or AHA-based products

Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) can help exfoliate the skin and regulate oil production. That’s why they’re great for oily or acne-prone skin. Great examples are salicylic acid, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, etc.

9

Control acne with retinoids

If your skin is prone to acne or breakouts, you might benefit from ingredients like retinol in your skincare routine. Another solution is natural ingredients like Snail Mucus. The benefits of Snail Mucin for acne and breakouts are known for ages. So, if you aren’t ready to start using retinol, look into Snail Mucin Extract skincare cosmetics.

10

Always choose toxin-free products

The last thing oily skin needs are more harsh toxins and substances penetrating the pores. To keep your skin as healthy as possible, we recommend sticking to clean beauty skincare brands. 

For instance, our entire NUME-Lab Switzerland collection contains zero parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oils, formaldehyde, DEA, TEA, MEA, methylisothiazolinone, alumina, or similar derivatives.

What Are the Best Skincare Ingredients for Oily Skin?

Here’s a list of your winners:

What Are the Worst Skincare Ingredients for Oily Skin?

And now, here’s a list of occlusives and NO-NOs:

 

  • Alcohols
  • Petroleum
  • Paraffin wax
  • Coconut oil
  • Lanolin
  • Mineral Oil
  • Silicones

Regardless of skin type, skin hydration is a must-have. In fact, “oily skin doesn’t need hydration” is a common skincare myth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Choose water-based, oil-free, non-comedogenic skincare and cosmetics;
  • Regularly cleanse your skin twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening;
  • Exfoliate regularly and use products with AHAs, BHAs, retinoids, or Snail Mucin Extract to control your skin;
  • Don’t skip your moisturizer or SPF just because you have oily skin;
  • Opt for clean beauty skincare that’s toxin-free and non-irritant;
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Check out the Minimalist Skincare Routine

From the first touch, this minimalist skincare routine helps improve the health of your skin from the inside out. By boosting your skin cells’ regeneration and providing 24/7 hydration, this regenerating anti-aging treatment set will immediately reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, brighten dark spots, and illuminate your skin to get that revitalized, youthful glow you’ve always wanted.  

STEP 1: CLEANSING to deeply cleanse the skin, remove impurities, unclog pores and minimize their size, protect from environmental factors, and prepare the skin to absorb better any treatment that follows.

STEP 2: TREATING/MOISTURIZING to brighten dark spots, repair skin photoaging damages, restore skin firmness by activating elastin and collagen, and get a plump and moisturized skin with an even complexion.

STEP 3: EXFOLIATING to resurface the upper, healthy layer of the skin, minimize scarring, dark spots, remove blackheads, and stimulate fibroblasts to produce increased amounts of collagen.

STEP 4: EYE CARE to nourish, regenerate, depuff your under eyes, diminish the appearance of dark circles, restore skin firmness, relax your expression lines and reduce wrinkles.

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