Your Personal Guide to Oily Skin

Regardless of skin type, it is important to cleanse the skin correctly. Oily skin tends to form blackheads and clogged pores, which is why it is especially important to cleanse your skin both morning and evening. It may be easy to think that oily skin needs extra thorough cleansing with harsh cleansing products. But that is not the case. Oily skin does indeed need cleansing, just like all other skin types. The best cleanser you can choose for oily skin is a cleanser with active ingredients and deep-cleansing properties that can remove impurities and excess oil. Our Cleansing Foam is a cleanser with AHA acids that actively cleanses oily skin.

Moisture is extremely important for a healthy skin barrier. This also applies when you have oily skin, as skin needs moisture regardless of skin type! Oily skin does not mean that your skin is moisturized. Your skin is oily due to an overproduction of sebum, whereas moisture is about returning water to the skin – not oily sebum. A healthy moisture balance can even help reduce the overproduction of sebum in the skin, which is the very best reason to remember to use moisturizer, even if you have oily skin.

Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum — the skin's natural oil. This can be caused by hormones, genetics, stress, or over-cleansing, which can trick the skin into compensating by producing more oil. Apeer products containing active ingredients can help balance the skin and alleviate the problem.

One of the best ways to care for your skin is to treat it with an exfoliating mask 1-2 times a week. The mask will help remove dead skin cells and leave your skin texture smoother with a fresh and even glow.

The best cream for oily skin should moisturize without clogging pores. Apeer’s Lift Day Cream SPF 20 is light, hydrating, and protects against environmental aggressors. It helps balance sebum production and provides a healthy glow without feeling heavy or clogging pores.

Oily skin is often characterized by a shiny surface, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin). Pores may appear larger, and there may be a tendency for pimples and blemishes. Apeer offers targeted solutions to control shine and promote a more even skin texture.

Getting rid of oily skin is about balance, not removing all oil. Use a mild cleanser, such as Apeer Cleansing Foam or Apeer Micellar Water, which gently removes excess oil without drying out the skin. Follow up with light products, such as Apeer Glowing Serum, which provides moisture and glow without being greasy.