Summer Skincare for Oily Skin

With the cool air of Spring fading away and hotter days approaching, it’s time to care about your skin and its requirements. While we may love Summer, we may not like what it actually does to our skin…

Causes of Excessive Oily Skin

With various environmental changes including soaring temperatures and humidity levels affecting us, the sebaceous glands in our skin produce more sebum such that skin looks and feels more oily with a chance of breakouts.

Here’s precisely a guide on how to achieve shine-free, matte skin this summer, using our finest and expert-approved summer skin care tips for oily skin.

Tips For Oily Skincare

Cleanse right: While it is important to cleanse thoroughly, it is important to not increase the frequency of washing your face in summer. Excessive cleansing leads to an increase in oil production by the sebaceous glands and an overall increase in oiliness of the face. It’s also important that you avoid harsh cleansers with Sulphates as these tend to dry out the skin completely, and can lead to more breakouts and oiliness.

Tone skin: Did you know that our skin is 64 percent water and therefore using a hydrating toner to keep hydration levels in check during the summer is an absolute essential! Not only do toners refresh and revive the skin, they also help improve the elasticity of the skin. 

Moisturize: There is a widespread misconception that using any skincare products prepared with oils on oily skin would lead to acne and promote more oil production. Instead, our skin needs a certain level of nourishment in order to avoid the skin trying to compensate for it by producing more oil.

Explore the Best products for Oily Skin 

Forest Essentials face cleansers for oily skin include various Lightening & Brightening Ubtans, which can be blended with Buttermilk as a cooling mixer for Summer, to deeply cleanse and exfoliate skin. 

Alternatively, you could try the Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Neem & Saffron, a sulphate-free cleanser that does not strip the skin of its natural moisture, and leaves skin with a soft glow. 

Include the Forest Essentials Facial Tonic Mist Bela, a facial toner which is especially crafted for oily and acne prone skin, as it helps balance the skin’s oil levels. Our alcohol-free toners are mild on the skin and the best toners for oily skin, and as they do not dry the skin they can be sprayed on the face throughout the day.

Forest Essentials’ Ayurvedic moisturizers for oily skin keep the skin moist and well hydrated without looking greasy. Moreover, the natural SPF also protects the skin from environmental damage and free radicals. While the Light Day Lotion Lavender and Neroli can be used for its therapeutic and healing benefits, the Teenage Day Cream Eladi helps balance sebum production and provides a healthy glow to the skin. Ideally, moisturizers are best applied on damp skin within minutes of cleansing skin, after patting the skin slightly dry and preceded by a natural toner, to lock in moisture.

Well, this is not it – our experts have answered a few FAQs for Oily skin concerns.

How can I control my oily skin naturally?

Remember to follow a proper skincare routine including gentle, natural products which while keeping your skin cleansed and free of excessive oil, do not strip off the skin’s natural oils. Use a muslin cloth for your face to wipe off water after cleansing.

Should I stop using moisturizer if I have oily skin?

Simply, NO! Always use a moisturize for oily skin as it is important to provide the skin with much needed nourishment and hydration. However, opt for “oil-free” or “gel based” moisturizers.

Is Vitamin C good for oily skin?

Rich in antioxidant, Vitamin C is excellent for oily skin as it helps in regeneration of skin cells by repairing damaged skin cells, while keeping the skin firm and plump. It also has antibacterial and astringent properties which naturally heal and detoxify the skin.