Dealing with oily skin is frustrating, especially if you don’t know where to start. Often causing acne, breakouts, and excess shine, excess oil presents a unique series of challenges that require a focused approach so that your skin stays as balanced and healthy as it can be. 

Oily skin can be caused by a range of factors, from genetics, to your diet, or even the environment. While it may not be possible to will your skin type into changing, there are ways to control excess oil and sebum production in the skin. And it’s not all bad news - oily skin ensures that your skin is thicker, and prevents the early onset of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also possible that your skin’s characteristics change with time, and it’s best to check up and confirm every couple of years.

Whatever the instigator, controlling oily skin comes from using products that affect the sebaceous glands and pores. Often, pores also become enlarged and clogged when sebum mixes with dead skin cells to cause acne breakouts, leading to added frustration. 

Dermatologists recommend washing your face twice a day and after workouts to remove dirt and sweat from the skin regularly. This reduces the possibility of clogging your pores further, as long as you are using a mild face wash and not scrubbing your face, which could potentially cause more harm. Salicylic acid is a great ingredient that gently, yet effectively exfoliates the skin to remove dead skin and sebum from pores, and it can be safely used in cleansers, toners, or serums for the best effects. 

A popular belief is that oily skin doesn’t need to be moisturised, but that’s not true. Regulating sebum levels also involves ensuring that the right amount of oil and hydration remains in the skin, making it important to use a moisturiser twice a day. Dermatologists advise against heavy lotions and creams, as lighter ones are less likely to block your pores and cause further oiliness. 

Ready to start taking care of your skin? These products might help: 

For cleansing an oily, acne-prone face: Botanic Hearth’s Neem, Cica and Salicylic Acid face wash is perfect for restoring healthy and oil free skin. Salicylic Acid effectively unclogs pores and removes dead skin and excess oil. Neem’s antimicrobial properties target bacterial and fungal sources of acne, cleansing and detoxifying the skin. Cica heals and calms the skin, leaving it refreshed and balanced. 

For clearing excess oil: Our Jojoba and Hyaluronic Acid face wash restores healthy oil and moisture levels in the skin. Jojoba mimics the sebum of the skin, allowing it to become a part of the skin’s lipid barrier to regulate oil production and lock in moisture. Hyaluronic Acid further moisturises the skin to reveal a hydrated glow. 

For oily skin on the body: The Jojoba and Hyaluronic Acid body wash is formulated using the same main ingredients as the face wash, but specifically for the body to regulate oil levels.