Whilst it might be tempting to go for a squeaky clean feeling with oily skin, don’t reach for the overly foaming cleansers! An important cleansing routine is important. Double cleansing in the evening will help to remove excess oil from your skin. Go for an Oil Cleanser as a first cleanse - oil dissolves oil - so it will help to attract excess sebum from the skin. The reach for a creamy or light gel cleanser for a second cleanse. You can also use a cleanser with salicylic acid in it to dissolve excess oil day to day. Hydration is key in managing oily skin but it’s important to go for lighter textures that won’t clog the skin. Synergie Skin HydroGel and Ling Skincare Replenishing Hydrators are both light hydrating serums. Don’t forget your vitamins; both vitamin A and niacinamide regulate sebum production and are great allies for oily skin.

Clay masks may be old school, but they’ve stayed around this long for a reason! They act like sponges, absorbing the excess sebum and impurities too. Applying oil to oily skin may sound counterintuitive but the right oils can make a real difference. Grapeseed oil is rich in linoleic acid which helps to manage oil production and jojoba oil mimics the texture of sebum, tricking your skin into slowing production. And finally, to exfoliate, salicylic acid is a fantastic option. It’s lipophilic which means it’s attracted to and dissolves oil.