Unsure how to get to grips with oily skin? Before you get too frustrated, know that oily skin has real unsung benefits. Rich in natural lipids it’s strong, supple, plump, and resilient. Because it’s well protected it’s less likely to be prone to the roughness, sensitivity and fine lines that are the hallmark of dry skin. The obvious downside? It’s more prone to blocked pores, blackheads and blemishes.

And this leads to the biggest mistake people with oily skin make – harsh regimes that make the problem worse. Oily or blemished skin needs a gentle approach.

Here are our 3 simple need-to-knows for oily skin…   

1. Why Over-Cleansing Makes Oily Skin Worse

You might love the squeaky-clean feel of a freshly-washed face but too much cleansing or using harsh detergents makes oily skin even oilier. How? Sebum helps seal in moisture and protect skin. Strip it away too often, and your glands respond by producing even more. It also destroys the microbiome, the ecosystem of friendly bacteria that helps keep skin calm and healthy. The result? Skin is even more prone to breakouts.

DO: Wash no more than twice a day with mild foaming cleansers.
Try: Six Gldn Botanical Cleansing Gel

2. Hydration Is Essential — Even for Oily Skin

You might be tempted to miss this part, but adding hydration won’t overload oily skin. In fact it’s essential. Oil and water play separate — but equally vital — roles in skin’s defense system. Oily skin needs moisture to stay plump and healthy. Humectants like hyaluronic acid, which draw water to the skin, are ideal. 

DO: Use lightweight hydration and hyaluronic-based serums daily. Avoid occlusive formulas containing mineral oils or petrolatum that seal skin and clog pores.

Try: Six Gldn Essential Moisturizer

3. How Face Oils Can Help Balance Oily Skin

Adding the right oils to your regime can help restore balance and calm skin’s oil output. Nutrient-rich plant oils are rich in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, along with fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and soothing antioxidants. 

DO: Use lightweight oils that leave skin fresh and don’t clog pores or leave a greasy residue. The best oils for oily skin? Jojoba, technically a wax ester and the closest thing to human sebum, is rapidly absorbed and can help regulate oil production. A natural source of linoleic acid and antioxidant polyphenols, grapeseed oil is anti-microbial, purifying, soothing and astringent. And what's on the no list? Coconut oil. This popular oil is too heavy for oily skin and can block pores.

Try: Six Gldn Nourishing Face Oil

Managing oily skin isn’t about stripping it bare. Using gentle, supportive ingredients, you can rebalance, soothe irritation, and enjoy a clearer, more resilient complexion.