Stop OILY Skin - Best Ingredients & Tips | Recommended AM + PM Routine | Control Shine Texture Pores, by Dr Simi Adedeji on YouTube. 19 min 21 s.
- Video length
- 19 min 21 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start by understanding your skin. Sebum is normal and protects your skin, so the goal is control rather than removing every trace of oil.
Look at likely causes. Genetics, hormones, heat and humidity, and harsh over-cleansing can all push your skin to make more oil.
Pick products built around oil-control ingredients such as niacinamide and salicylic acid. A retinoid at night helps texture and pores over time.
In the morning, wash with a gentle foaming cleanser and lukewarm water. Skip soap bars and anything that leaves your face tight.
Press a niacinamide serum onto clean skin and let it absorb. This helps regulate oil and calm redness.
Finish the morning with an oil-free moisturiser, then a light SPF 50 sunscreen. A mattifying or anti-shine formula suits oily skin best.
In the evening, remove makeup and sunscreen with micellar water, then cleanse again with the foaming cleanser.
Apply a retinol serum two or three nights a week, then an oil-free moisturiser. Build up slowly if your skin stings or flakes.
Give the routine six to eight weeks before judging results. See a doctor if oiliness started suddenly or comes with acne, excess hair growth or irregular periods.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not wash more than twice a day, because over-cleansing strips skin and triggers more oil.
Patch test a new serum on your jaw for 24 hours before using it on your whole face.
Keep blotting papers or a light powder handy for shine during the day instead of washing again.
Retinol makes skin sun-sensitive, so do not skip sunscreen the morning after.
Questions
Can I use niacinamide and retinol together?
Yes, but many people apply niacinamide in the morning and retinol at night to keep irritation down. Start with one product at a time.
How often should I wash an oily face?
Twice a day, morning and evening. Rinse with water after heavy sweating rather than reaching for a strong cleanser again.
Will a moisturiser make my skin oilier?
No. Skipping moisturiser can make skin produce more oil, so choose a lightweight oil-free gel instead.
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