Skincare routine for oily skin: the key steps

Oily skin is a completely natural occurrence. With a suitable and skin-friendly routine, your complexion will soon regain its most beautiful radiance. Moving away from harsh formulas, many brands today place particular importance on the composition of their products. Let's take a closer look at these key steps and star products to keep preciously in your bathroom.

Sebum, naturally secreted by the sebaceous glands, is an essential ally for the skin (and also the scalp): it hydrates and acts as a protective shield against external aggressors. Unlike dry skin, which lacks it, oily skin is prone to hyperseborrhea, the scientific term for excessive sebum production.

That's not all! Other factors such as hormones, pollution, fatigue, stress, or diet also stimulate these glands. The result: a noticeable shine on the T-zone, an oily appearance, clogged and more visible pores, as well as the appearance of blemishes or blackheads.

Fortunately, with targeted care, it is entirely possible to regain optimal comfort.

Step 1: Cleansing. Excess sebum can also be linked to the products used daily. If the skin is wearing makeup or an SPF, it is essential to remove any residue and impurities every evening.

Our tip? Prioritize oil-based makeup removers. Don't be afraid! Contrary to popular belief, these formulas won't make your skin oilier. On the contrary, they blend perfectly with the skin's natural lipid film to gently dissolve makeup without stripping the epidermis, which would otherwise trigger excess sebum production. Opt for lightweight formulas with botanical oils and melting textures, like those offered by Dermalogica and Patyka, true favorites for the skin.

Step 2: Cleansing. We continue with this essential step of your routine. Whether you wear makeup or not, and even after using a makeup remover, it is essential to apply a cleanser morning and night. Upon waking, even if your skin was cleansed at bedtime, sweat or nighttime dust stimulate the sebaceous glands.

Some formulas are ideal because they not only cleanse the face but also have the power to reduce imperfections thanks to targeted active ingredients. At Clinique, the All About Clean facial soap, specially designed for combination to oily skin, cleanses deeply, while the gentle purifying foaming cleanser from Clarins soothes skin that is often inflamed. On the K-beauty side, the cleansing gel from Torriden and the sorbet-like balm from Banila Co eliminate excess sebum and clarify pores with their gentle formulas. The skin is definitively ready to receive the other steps of the routine.

Step 3: Hydration. Yes, oily skin can absolutely be dehydrated. Therefore, it is essential to use hydrating treatments, morning and night, but also to favor light and non-comedogenic formulas. Opt for the light version of Absolue cream from Lancôme, here adapted for oily skin, to pamper the skin without overloading it.

To avoid shine throughout the day, mattifying and sebum-regulating formulas, like the mattifying veil from myBlend or the Vinopure hydrating fluid from Caudalie, become your best allies. The hydrating serum from the French brand Oden is also a great choice: a hyaluronic acid and aloe vera duo that deeply quenches the skin, without any greasy effect.

Step 4: Exfoliation. To allow the skin to breathe deeply, exfoliation is a key step. Once a week, on the weekend for example, treat yourself to a scrub: a real purifying boost, it eliminates dead cells and unclogs pores. Often prone to inflammation, oily skin requires gentle and not too aggressive formulas, so opt for formulas without grains.

Payot offers the ideal skincare for an absolutely relaxing moment. This enzymatic scrub reveals a gel texture that transforms into a fine oil on the skin and a creamy milk on contact with water. Its AHA complex stimulates cell renewal to reveal a brighter complexion. Turn to Clinique for daily action. The Exfoliating Lotion 4, to be used morning and evening and specially designed for oily skin, is enriched with salicylic acid: pores can finally breathe!

To perfect your routine, targeted treatments become essential allies. Once a week, treat yourself to a moment of relaxation while enjoying the benefits of a face mask: opt for purifying formulas, ideal for clarifying oily skin. With the purifying mask from Dr. Hauschka, the face is intensely soothed, cleansed and redness is calmed.

When it comes to serums, the English organic skincare brand Pai offers a purifying booster with salicylic acid, which targets facial imperfections such as blackheads and regulates excess sebum. To be used alone on the T-zone or mixed with a moisturizer, it's the perfect example of a tailor-made routine.

Achieving healthy, radiant, and mattified skin always results from a well-thought-out combination. With expert, respectful skincare adapted to the characteristics of oily skin, balance is (simply) achieved daily.