Collection: Skincare for oily skin

Oily skin thrives with balance - removing excess sebum without over-stripping, refining pores while maintaining hydration. The right ingredients can help regulate oil, minimise breakouts, and keep your complexion clear, smooth, and refreshed. Explore expert guidance on how to care for and support oily skin below.

Why is my skin so oily?

Oily skin is the result of sebaceous glands producing excess sebum, often due to genetics, hormones, or environmental factors.

While sebum is essential for skin health, too much can lead to shine and congestion. A routine that cleanses without stripping and hydrates without clogging can help keep oil in check. 

How do I stop my face from being so oily?

Balance is everything. Start with a gentle cleanser that removes excess oil without stripping the skin’s natural defences. You’ll want to make sure any cleanser you use is soap free. Follow with a lightweight toner that tightens pores and regulates sebum.

Avoid overwashing or using harsh scrubs, as these can overstimulate sebum production. Use lukewarm water when cleansing to avoid disrupting the skin’s natural barrier.

Hydration is key to balancing sebum, making humectants a wonderful addition to your routine. They attract and bind water to the skin, ensuring moisture without adding excess shine. DNA HP, for example, can carry 10 times more hydration than Hyaluronic Acid.

Add ingredients to your routine that absorb excess oil, like Kaolin Clay. Incorporating a weekly clay mask helps to absorb excess oil, remove impurities, and prevent breakouts while keeping skin calm and balanced. Our Silver-Infused Clay Mask is an ideal treatment to absorb excess sebum while keeping skin calm and hydrated.

You may also benefit from antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients like Silver Hydrosol. That’s because reducing the bacteria and inflammation that cause an overproduction of sebum can help you regulate it.

If midday shine is a concern, blotting papers or mattifying primers can help control oil without stripping moisture.

What ingredients should I avoid for oily skin?

Some ingredients can weigh oily skin down or make matters worse.

Some oils can clog pores. Before buying any products containing oils, check the comedogenic rating of the oil. It will have a rating from 0 to 5, with 0 being non-comedogenic (it doesn’t block pores) and 5 being very comedogenic.

Synthetic fragrances and alcohol-based astringents can strip the skin, triggering even more oil production.

Silicones and petroleum-based ingredients may create a barrier that traps sebum, leading to congestion. 

What cleanser should I use for oily skin?

The right cleanser maintains balance. While you may be tempted to seek a cleanser that strips away oil completely, this can actually make things worse.

When the skin is deprived of its natural oils, it compensates by producing even more sebum, leading to increased shine and potential breakouts. A well-chosen cleanser removes excess oil and impurities while keeping the skin hydrated and calm - skin should feel refreshed but still comfortable, never tight or dry.

Look for terms like 'gentle' or 'hydrating' and avoid harsh ingredients like sulfates and alcohols, which can weaken the skin barrier.

It’s also important that your cleanser is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. Oily skin is more prone to congestion, so a non-comedogenic formula helps prevent breakouts and keeps pores clear.

Our facial cleanser bar is carefully formulated to deeply cleanse while maintaining the skin’s equilibrium. Free from harsh foaming agents, it purifies without disrupting the skin’s microbiome, making it ideal for those with oily skin who want a clear, balanced complexion.

Is serum good for oily skin?

Absolutely. Serums are concentrated treatments that deliver active ingredients deeper into the skin than a moisturiser, making them especially useful for oily skin. 

The right serum can help regulate oil production, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, and provide hydration without clogging pores or feeling heavy.

A well-formulated serum should balance excess sebum while reinforcing the skin barrier to prevent dehydration - a key factor in avoiding reactive oiliness.

Our Silver Serum is designed to support oily skin by regulating sebum production and refining texture without clogging pores. Silver Hydrosol’s antibacterial properties reduce blemish-causing bacteria that can lead to inflammation and increased sebum production. Meanwhile, antioxidant-dense Chaga Mushroom helps to protect the skin from oxidative stress, which can contribute to overactive sebaceous glands. 

By delivering lightweight hydration, this serum keeps skin balanced, clear and refined, minimising shine while maintaining essential moisture. 

Should I avoid moisturiser if I have oily skin?

No - oily skin still needs hydration. Skipping moisturiser can cause the skin to overcompensate by producing even more oil, leading to increased shine and potential breakouts.

Look for a moisturiser that is lightweight and non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. Avoid thick, occlusive ingredients like mineral oil or lanolin, which can trap excess oil and lead to congestion. A well-formulated moisturiser should leave the skin feeling hydrated and balanced, never greasy.