How To Tackle That Excess Oil On Your Face?

One of the major skin issues faced by the majority of us is the amount of excess oil on our face. No matter how regularly or how thoroughly you cleanse your face, that shiny texture on your face remains constant throughout the day. In fact, the problem of oily skin tends to increase with the growing years of your life. To control this particular issue, some certain tips and hacks be used along with a specially curated skincare routine for your regular use. But before we start with the recommended skincare products, let me first give you a few harsh facts on your face: 

- There is absolutely no problem with your skin if it tends to get oily within a few hours of your CTM routine. It is normal. 

- You need to be very careful while selecting the best products for your oily skin because your wrong choice might lead to breakouts and pimples. 

- Oily skin can be a result of genes, environment, over washing, makeup, hormonal changes poor diet as well as medication.

- People with combination skin can use products made for oily skin. (If you are still confused, you can read this blog to know more about your skin type: https://cafeglam.blogspot.com/2020/08/do-you-know-what-is-your-skin-type.html)

- There is no need to panic. The excess oil on your face can be easily tackled with the help of a regular CTM routine and a healthy diet! 

(Read my previous blog: https://cafeglam.blogspot.com/2020/09/explore-best-skincare-products-for-your.html) 

Top 3 Facewash For Oily/Combination Skin 

1. Plum Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash – This face wash is one of the best cleansers available for oily skin. Being an SLS-free, 100% vegan and paraben-free foaming face wash that has been specifically designed for acne-prone and oily skin. The green tea extracts act as an antioxidant to remove excessive oil and clear out the blocked pores. The facewash comes in a 75ml package for Rs 345. 

https://www.nykaa.com/plum-green-tea-pore-cleansing-face-wash/p/23988?ptype=product&productId=23988&skuId=23988&pps=1 

2. Himalaya Herbals Oil Clear Lemon Face Wash – If you want to try out a product that is extremely affordable but works wonders for your skin, then you must not miss out on this one. The Himalaya oil clear lemon facewash is a formulation that is soap-free and comes with lemon extracts. Lemon works as the astringent and the honey works for offers nourishment to the skin. In short, this is a holy grail facewash for many! You can find it in 4 different size brackets: 50ml for Rs 65, 100ml for Rs 120, 150ml for Rs 146 and 200ml for Rs 190. 

https://www.nykaa.com/himalaya-herbals-oil-control-lemon-face-wash/p/7821?pps=3&productId=7821&ptype=product&skuId=8903 

3. Wow Skin Science Apple Cider Vinegar Foaming Facewash – One more bomb product from the Wow banner is definitely this particular face wash. Apart from the Himalayan Apple Cider Vinegar, it is blessed with the goodness of Aloe vera extracts as well as Hyaluronic Acid. The facewash comes with a built-in brush which is made up of soft silicon and helps remove dead skin cells and impurities from the skin. It also boosts up the blood circulation of your facial skin for the added glow. This facewash comes at a price of Rs 399 for a 100ml package. 

https://www.nykaa.com/wow-skin-science-apple-cider-vinegar-foaming-face-wash-with-built-in-brush/p/524330?ptype=product&productId=524330&skuId=524330&pps=1 

Top 3 Toners For Oily/Combination Skin

1. Biotique Bio Cucumber Pore Tightening Toner – This toner is known to be one of the best low-range toner available in the market. With the purifying and cooling effects of cucumber, the toner reduces skin tiredness and puffiness and restores the freshness of your skin. It is blended with coriander, berberry, nutgalls, peppermint, freshwaters of the Himalayan foothills and helps in maintaining the pH balance of the skin. The 120ml bottle is priced at Rs 175 which makes it easily affordable for everyone. 

https://www.nykaa.com/biotique-bio-cucumber-pore-tightening-freshner/p/13386?ptype=product&productId=13386&skuId=13386&pps=6

2. Dermafique All Important Skin Toner – Dermafique is a new player in the beauty industry but it has definitely made its mark in the last couple of months. Its most popular product is the All Important Skin Toner which cleanser the pores and soothes the skin effectively with regular use. The toner is alcohol-free (which is a blessing!), paraben-free and adds a subtle glow to your skin. You can get a 150ml bottle for Rs 399 which will last you more than 2 months approx.

https://www.nykaa.com/dermafique-all-important-skin-toner-150ml/p/305497?ptype=product&productId=305497&skuId=305497&pps=13

3. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water -  This toner is a blessing in disguise for oily, acne-prone skin. The Rosewater acts as a natural astringent that tightens the pores and maintains the pH level of the skin efficiently. It is an alcohol-free toner which makes it a must-have in every girl’s vanity. In fact, men can also use it as an aftershave. Since most of the aftershaves are made up of perfume and alcohol, they tend to damage the skin in the long run. So this toner can come to your rescue! The toner comes in 2 different sizes – 50ml for Rs 300 and 200ml for Rs 1150. 

https://www.nykaa.com/kama-ayurveda-pure-rose-water/p/28273?productId=28273&ptype=product&skuId=28274 

Top 3 Moisturizers For Oily/Combination Skin

1. Ponds Superlight Gel – No matter how many times I say this, but this moisturizer from Ponds India is a bomb! It is so light and non-greasy which makes the skin super glowy and bouncy. You can literally feel the difference on your skin as soon as you apply this moisturizer. It is enriched with Vitamin E, glycerin and hyaluronic acid which provides immense hydration to the skin without making it sticky or heavy. All skin types can use it, but it suits best for oily and combination skin. You can either buy the 73gm tub which is for Rs 149 or the 147gm tub which is for Rs 299. 

https://www.nykaa.com/ponds-super-light-gel-moisturiser/p/502719?pps=1&productId=502719&ptype=product&skuId=502718

2. L’oreal Paris Hydrafresh Genius Multi-Active Essence Cream – This moisturizer comes with a triple hydration power to enhance the skin nourishment and helps in locking the elasticity of the skin. The aloe water and hyaluronic acid provides an instant boost of freshness and glow to the skin. It can be used at any time of the day and it will give your skin the exact amount of hydration it needs. The 50ml tub comes at Rs 599. 

https://www.nykaa.com/l-oreal-paris-hydrafresh-genius-multi-active-essence-cream/p/257909?ptype=product&productId=257909&skuId=257909&pps=1

3. Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel/Good Vibes Watermelon Gel – When it comes to moisturizer for oily/combination skin, it is always better to choose a gel-based one instead of cream. This is because gels are light in texture and do not pile up on the skin making it super greasy after a few hours of application. So in this case, my two favourite and most effective gels would be Patanjali Aloe Vera gel and Good Vibes Watermelon Gel. 

Patanjali Aloe Vera gel works well for pimples and excess oil on the skin. It provides nourishment and glow to the face. The Good Vibes Watermelon gel is enriched with inflammatory properties which soothe the skin and keeps it hydrated for a really long time. 

The 60 ml pack of Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel comes for Rs 45 and the 150ml comes for Rs 90. 

https://www.patanjaliayurved.net/product/skin-care/face-wash/saundarya-aloe-vera-gel/546

The 100gm tub of Good Vibes Watermelon gel comes for Rs 215. 

https://www.purplle.com/product/good-vibes-watermelon-gel-100-g 

All the suggested products are best suitable for oily/combination skin type. You can easily mix and match to prepare your own CTM Routine and follow it regularly. I always keep reminding everyone around me about how important it is to keep ourselves happy during such VUCA times. A little bit of self-love and pampering would not hurt anyone, but it would brighten up your day and bring a smile on your face. So, make sure that you take care of yourself before anything else! 

Happy Skincare 💝