OILY SKIN

Oily skin: understand, treat & choose the right products

Shine, enlarged pores, breakouts… balance is the goal

Oily skin produces too much sebum. The result: shiny T-zone, clogged pores and breakouts. Sebum is useful though! The goal is not removing it but balancing it.

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Oily skin or acne?

  • Oily skin = shine + visible pores
  • Acne = inflammatory spots + clogged pores

Main triggers

  • Hormones (stress, adolescence)
  • Heat & humidity (tropical weather)
  • Harsh cleansers
  • Comedogenic makeup

Key ingredients

  • Salicylic acid: unclogs pores
  • Niacinamide: reduces shine
  • Zinc: soothes inflammation

Quick routine

Morning

  1. Gentle cleanser
  2. Niacinamide serum
  3. Oil-free moisturizer
  4. SPF 50+

Night

  1. Cleanser
  2. Salicylic acid 2-3×/week
  3. Light moisturizer

Recommended products

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel

Purifies oily skin

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10%

Minimizes shine and pores

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CeraVe Foaming Cleanser

Balances while cleansing

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Oil-free Sunscreen SPF50

Non-comedogenic

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Avoid

  • Over-washing
  • Skipping moisturizer
  • Physical scrubs

Balanced skin is healthier skin ✨

Educational content — not medical advice.

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