How To Take Care Of Oily Skin This Summer

Shiny forehead, clogged pores, melting makeup, greasy face – if all these words resonate with you, then you know you’re stuck with oily skin, which TBH, is hella challenging to tackle. Not to mention, the notorious oily skin comes in a package deal with acne, large pores, blackheads and whiteheads. But, ‘nuf said! It’s time to kick-off oiliness with these tried-and-tested tips that will help you down the slippery road. 

Let’s go!

• Use a salicylic-based cleanser

If there’s one ingredient that oily skin dreads, it is salicylic acid. It can clean up excess oil sitting on your face and keep it in check going forward. This miracle ingredient can also exfoliate the pore lining to rid your skin of blackheads and whiteheads. Not to forget, it’s a messiah for acne, as it can pull out acne-causing gunk and shrink pores. Say ready to bid farewell to oily skin and acne with the Chialeader Shine Control Gel Face Wash, which has the goodness of cactus water, tea tree leaf, and bamboo that detoxifies the skin, and salicylic acid, which is a self-proclaimed hero. 

Oily skin needs a moisturizer – this is a fact, and non-negotiable. Because, when you don’t apply a moisturizer, your skin goes into an overdrive to produce more oil to compensate for the lack of water. So no moisturizer > more oil production > more skin issues. You can put an end to this vicious cycle by adding a lightweight gel-based moisturizer in your routine. The Matcha Better Anti-Shine Moisturizer is what you should turn to in this moment of despair. It has bakuchiol, matcha green tea, and licorice root that firms, brightens and soothes the skin. Sounds like a better replacement for oil, right? 

This all-rounder of an ingredient is a true wonder, allow us to explain why. Niacinamide shape-shifts according to your skin type and concern. For people with dry skin, it helps retain moisture, and for those with oily skin, it can regulate sebum production. Plus, if you’ve got visibly large pores, or blackheads, then nothing is better than niacinamide. The Mesmerice Intense Repair Serum offers the benefits of niacinamide, along with rice water, aloe vera, and vitamin E. It can be a part of your AM as well as PM routine, to give an oil-free, healthy glow! 

• Essence is essential

We know how much you hate layering products on a skin that is already oily, but what if we told you that a product can in fact, give you visibly dewy skin without any greasy or oily feeling? We’re talking about essence. As light as water, it really seeps in to the skin to hydrate and give it a natural bounce. When applied regularly, the Mama Cica Intense Oil Control Essence can improve skin texture, minimize acne, brighten, and promote even skin tone. Thanks to Korean ginseng, sea buckthorn, and lotus root, you’ve got the benefits of vitamin C, B, E collagen, and antioxidants packed into one product. 

• Don’t undermine exfoliation 

Oily skin attracts dirt, pollution and gunk more than any other skin type, obviously. This makes the skin look dull and clears the way for blackheads and whiteheads to take residence on your skin. Which is why, a weekly or bi-weekly exfoliating session can free your skin from all these impurities, allowing it to breathe, and be its healthier self. Glycolic acid is the leading chemical exfoliant that gently sloughs off dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and corrects uneven skin tone to give way to brighter and glowing skin. Our Mama Cica Instabright Peel Pads are a fun and fuss-free way to easily exfoliate, and restore the skin’s healthy appearance! 

Oily skin has its own perks too – less wrinkles, and reduced fine lines, but oh the downside! We hope with these handy tips you’re ready to upgrade your skincare routine and tend to your oily skin’s needs!