Oily Skin? Here's Your Perfect Routine

Plot twist: oily skin needs hydration too! Over-stripping with harsh products actually makes your skin produce MORE oil. Here's how to balance your skin properly.

The Golden Rules for Oily Skin

Hydrate, don't strip - dehydrated skin overproduces oil

Use lightweight, gel-based products

Don't skip moisturiser - ever!

Double cleanse at night to properly remove SPF

Morning Routine

Step 1: Gel Cleanser

A gentle gel cleanser removes excess oil without stripping:

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser (£12.50 at Boots)

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel (£14.50 at Look Fantastic)

Step 2: Niacinamide Serum

This ingredient is your best friend - it regulates oil production:

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (£5.90 at Superdrug)

Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster (£43 at Cult Beauty)

Step 3: Lightweight Moisturiser

Yes, you need one! Go for oil-free, gel formulas:

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel (£10.49 at Superdrug)

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel (£32 at Boots)

Step 4: Mattifying SPF

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine (£18 at Boots)

Paula's Choice Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30 (£33 at Cult Beauty)

Evening Routine

Step 1: Oil Cleanse (Yes, really!)

Oil dissolves oil - trust the process:

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil (£27 at Cult Beauty)

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm (£12.99 at Cult Beauty)

Step 2: Second Cleanse

Follow with your gel cleanser.

Step 3: BHA Treatment (2-3x per week)

Salicylic acid keeps pores clear:

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (£32 at Cult Beauty)

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution (£5.50 at Superdrug)

Step 4: Light Night Moisturiser

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors (£7.70 at Superdrug)

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream (£62 at Space NK)

Remember: shiny skin can be beautiful too - it's giving dewy, not greasy!