NIGHTTIME SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR OILY SKIN

Unfortunately, oily skin is a common skin concern and everyone tends to produce a little extra oil on their skin. Sebaceous glands, or glands that produce oil to keep your skin healthy, can produce too much oil from time to time. Excess oil on your face can lead to clogged pores, acne, and other blemishes.

To help get rid of oily skin and keep it looking fresh throughout the day, you need to commit to an oil-busting nighttime skincare routine. Dirt and impurities can build up on the surface of your skin during the day, so make sure to thoroughly wash your face at night. Your pores will thank you in the morning! To help keep excess oil in check, follow this easy nighttime skincare routine for oily skin.

The first step in any proper nighttime routine is to remove all of your makeup. This step means removing foundation, concealer, bronzer, mascara—all of it! Leaving your makeup on overnight is one of the worst things you can do to your skin because it can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.

Take off your makeup using a gentle makeup removing cloth. Take special care when removing eyeshadow and mascara from the eye area, especially if you have sensitive skin. Avoid scrubbing your face to remove makeup and instead use a gentle makeup remover that helps dissolve makeup.
 

After removing your makeup, use a daily face wash to help remove dirt and excess oil that is trapped in your pores. Try using a gentle charcoal cleanser. When used in skincare, charcoal can help absorb and remove excess oil from the skin.

However, avoid overwashing your skin—even if you have oily skin. Washing your face too much can cause your sebaceous glands to produce even more oil.
 

Oily skin is often accompanied by large pores that can easily become clogged with dead skin cells and other material. Using a facial exfoliator regularly can help improve oily skin by removing dead skin cells. It also helps to improve the overall texture and appearance of your skin.

However, be wary of harsh scrubs and exfoliants. Use a gentle exfoliator, but avoid using it every night. Daily exfoliation is usually too harsh on your skin and can irritate it. Instead, add exfoliating to your routine once or twice a week.
 

If you have oily skin and large pores, you're also more likely to get blackheads and clogged pores. Instead of squeezing your pores to get rid of blackheads, safely remove them with a pore strip. Pore Strips that use scientific technology, and not glue, to unclog pores are essential for safe, effective, and instant blackhead removal. Use a pore strip once a week after cleansing your skin. After removing the pore strip, gently rinse off any residue from your skin and apply toner to refine your pores further.
 

Toner is an essential part of an oily skin routine because it helps refine your pores. Try a toner with salicylic acid as an active ingredient. Salicylic acid in skincare products helps improve your skin's overall appearance by gently pushing out dead skin cells, sebum, and other pore-clogging debris. Apply toner with a cotton ball or pad after you have thoroughly cleansed your skin.

Since toner can be drying, start by using it once a day as part of either your morning or evening skincare routine. Depending on the oiliness of your skin, you may want to apply toner 1-3 times a day.
 

As you’re winding down before bed, use a clay mask to detox the day away. Face masks help penetrate deep down into your pores to cleanse your skin and absorb excess oil. When looking for the best mask for oily skin, look for one that’s non-comedogenic to help purify your skin without clogging pores.
 

All skin types need moisturizer, even oily skin. Even though you may not have dry skin on your face, oily skin types can still benefit from a moisturizer. Apply a light, hydrating night cream or lotion to your face and neck as the last step in your nightly skincare routine. Avoid rich, thick creams as they may clog pores. Gel-based moisturizers are often the best option, especially for oily skin types.

You can keep your skin healthy and clean by completing these steps each night. Keep your routine consistent! Find the best products that work for your skin type to reduce and control excess oil! It’s that simple! Now that your skincare routine is complete, catch some Zzz’s!