Oily skin means two things (or both at the same time), your skin naturally has a tendency to produce more oil, or it's overproducing oil to compensate for the lack of moisture or essential fatty acids (not to be confused with essential oils).
Oily skin means two things (or both at the same time), your skin naturally has a tendency to produce more oil, or it's overproducing oil to compensate for the lack of moisture or essential fatty acids (not to be confused with essential oils).
In either case, the strategy is similar:
Step 1. Cleanse
Cleansing is an integral part of our recommended beauty routine, but don't feel you have to cleanse twice a day. In the evening, a proper cleansing routine to remove makeup, sunscreen, and any dirt is all you need. In the morning, a splash of water is enough.
Most gel or cream cleansers don't remove makeup well because makeup is often oil-based, while gel and cream cleansers are water-based. And we know that water and oil don't work well together. We recommend using our Fruit Enzyme Gentle Exfoliating Cleansing Oil first to melt makeup and oil.
Our cleansing oil contains a plant-based emulsifier that turns the oil into lotion for easy wash-off. Follow with our Radiance Boost Cleansing Powder to remove the cleansing oil and any residue. Double cleansing ensures that your skin is clean and looks amazing. On top of that, our cleansing oil contains fruit enzymes (pineapple and papaya) that helps to break down the dead skin while being extra gentle so as not to damage the skin barrier.
If you don't wear makeup, our Radiance Boost Cleansing Powder is all you need.
Step 2. Moisturize
There is a myth that oily skin should avoid oils at all cost. That simply is not true.
Balancing the skin sebum (oil) production starts with ensuring that water is not excessively leaving the skin due to a damaged skin barrier. Stress, harsh chemicals in skincare (especially those in cleansing products), and changes in the weather can all damage our skin barrier. As a response, skin starts producing extra oil to compensate for the moisture loss, which leads to oily skin.
It sounds counterintuitive, but the best solution for this is an amazing plant-based facial oil.Plant oils form a breathable occlusive layer that stops water from evaporating. It also gradually restores the skin barrier and calms irritations. The skin stops losing moisture, and the sebum production naturally regulates.
The key is to use oils that are not too heavy or comedogenic and those that contain essential fatty acids. OurBalancing Facial Oil is designed for normal and oily skin types and works by restoring the skin barrier, protecting and nourishing the skin, balancing sebum production, and helping to make pores less visible.
Our Balancing Facial Oil moisturizes, balances, and softens skin, while helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines for a healthy glow. Perfect for oily/combination skin!
Step 3. Sunscreen
Choose a sunscreen that works for you in terms of texture and how it feels. Make sure that it has a high sun protection index and re-apply throughout the day before sun exposure.
Step 4. Bonus step: Mask
Experience the luxury of the spa in your own home with our deeply detoxifying and hydrating Pure Marine Glacier Detoxifying mask featuring Canadian glacial clay. It removes oils, secretions, and contaminants from the skin with antibacterial properties. The best part, it detoxifies without drying so it's perfect for your skin. Use weekly.
Remember, you are beautiful. Your skin is there to protect you and is doing a great job. Skin is not meant to be flawless like photoshopped models and filter-heavy Instagram influencers. Skin should have texture and go through different stages to fulfill its most important role to protect you. Show love to your skin with your Oh My Garden Natural Beauty Routine!
Don`t forget about your lips!
Our Blood Orange Lip butter nourishes, soothes, and hydrates dry lips. It's deep conditioning and rich with antioxidants to protect lips from free-radical damage. Perfect for colder and dry climates. Use daily as a part of your evening cleansing routine or as needed.