Best routine for oily and blemish-prone skin
Oily skin and breakouts are common, especially in warmer and humid areas. The key to clearer, balanced skin that doesn’t start to shine by midday is a daily routine that balances natural oil production with keeping your skin hydrated.
The secret is using products with ingredients that work together consistently and avoiding harsh ones that strip the skin’s natural barrier. Avoid over-cleansing because this dehydrates your skin, which stimulates more oil, leading to more frequent breakouts. This is also why applying a light moisturiser specifically for oily and problem skin should be an important part of your routine.
Look for ingredients that are more natural to rebalance your skin, like Rooibos antioxidants that strengthen your skin’s barrier and help reduce irritation, Baobab to regulate oil production and Salicylic Acid to treat and help prevent breakouts.
Start slowly and gently, with a twice-daily cleanse with African Extracts’ Purifying Spot Control Gel Face Wash to remove bacteria and excess oil that cause spots. Then apply Purifying Moisturiser (there’s also one with SPF15). Follow with a customer favourite, Purifying Spot Treatment Cream, to dot on those spots and pimples that dent your confidence. Once a week, gently remove dead skin cells and unclog pores with Creamy Charcoal Facial Scrub to help speed cell renewal and cleaner, clearer skin.
Later you can add Purifying Toner, which helps skin stay shine free for longer, and new Clarifying Serum with Zinc PCA and Hyaluronic Acid for clear, comfortable skin.
Not sure? Try our affordable Purifying Starter Kit and you’ll love the results.
