If you have oily skin a good daily routine is important to keep skin clear and nourished. Cleaning the skin morning and before bed (as well as after exercise) is the first step as it removes excess surface oils that can clog pores. We recommend a cleansing milk like our Organic Bloom Gentle Cleansing Milk that can be removed with water as these do not dry the skin. Drying skin might sound like a good idea if your oily, but it just takes the important oils away, and skin can compensate by producing more oil.

Some people prefer a facial wash, which is fine as long as it is a gentle one. Skin needs to be cleaned with mild products or it can become dry and irritated. When choosing skin care products we only advocate the use of natural and organic products. This is because conventional skin care can contain harsh chemicals that aren’t kind to skin and can be absorbed into the bloodstream to increase a person’s toxic burden. Organic skin care however, contains the minimum amount of synthetic ingredients to work in harmony with the skin. Ingredients sourced from nature can have amazing effects, for example, Jojoba oil works with all skin types to balance sebum production, calm and nourish. Using natural organic products will not be harsh on skin and strip natural oils - which cause it to fight back by producing more oil.

It is also important to wash hair regularly so dirt and oils don’t get onto the face. If you use hair products such as gel or waxes then you need to try to keep them away from your face. If skin is clear we suggest using a gentle scrub once a week as it cleans out impurities - and dead skin can prevent oxygen, moisture and nutrients reaching new skin cells. The final step is moisturising, which is key - even for oily skin as all skin types need nutrients, protection and hydration. However, if you have oily skin I recommend small amounts of a light moisturiser. If it is very oily then only use it in the mornings as oily skin is less prone to ageing - so letting it go about its natural renewal and regeneration process at night will be fine.