The Best Skin Care Routine For Acne and Oily Skin

If your skin looks like a glazed donut by 3pm, then it might be time to adopt a routine designed for oily skin.

Don’t get us wrong, there are actually many benefits to having oily skin. That oil or excess sebum actually keeps your skin softer, and smoother for longer. That being said, oily skin can also lead to more congestion and sometimes even acne.

To help you take a step in the right direction is our Brand and Content Manager Hannah Furst, who has put together a routine using products geared towards oily skin types.

Oily & Acne Prone Skincare Routine For 30s

Tips for Oily & Acne Prone Skin:

• If you have oily or acne prone skin, it’s important to cleanse diligently without stripping the skin. Stripping the skin will only encourage further oil production, which can lead to more breakouts. We recommend double cleansing, a technique where you remove makeup with an oil based cleanser, before going in with a gel or foam cleanser to remove the last traces of product. 

• Use an oil based cleanser on dry skin to remove makeup, as oil separates with water.  

• When you begin using a Retinol try building up slowly in strength, introducing it to the skin gradually. 

How do I minimise and prevent breakouts?

One of the biggest issues with oily skin is the experience of breakouts, which can occur when the skin’s overproduction of sebum begins to clog the pores.

Some of the best ways to deal with these issues are improved and regular cleansing, changing your exfoliation game, upping your hydration to balance your oils and using skin care products catered to oily skin. 

We recommend making these changes as a preventative measure, as acne can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which can be difficult to lift.

Hannah’s step-by-step guide to managing oily skin:

In this routine Hannah will show you the right products to keep your oily and acne prone skin under control. 

☾ Night Skin Care Routine for Oily Skin

☀ Morning Skin Care Routine for Oily Skin

Remember, SPF is only one part of sun protection! Always seek shade, and wear sunnies, a hat and protective clothing. Use sufficient sunscreen for all unprotected areas and reapply sunscreen as directed. Frequent re-application or use in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection. Always read the label. Prolonged high-risk sun exposure should be avoided.


This routine was transcribed by India Williams