Best Summer Skincare Routine For Oily Skin

Mercury seems to be soaring higher and higher this summer, making everyone run for the first sign of shade and cool. This scorching sun has compelled everyone to look for the best skincare routine in summer, especially for oily or acne-prone skin. 

Since you can't use the same summer skincare routine for all skin types, we have prepared a summer skincare routine for your oily skin. If you follow this skincare routine for summer, you will have the skin of your dreams.

Can Summers Cause Your Skin To Appear More Oily?

Yes, summers can and do increase the oil level on your skin. It is because during summers, both the temperature and humidity level rise, making the sebaceous glands produce more sebum. This leads to an oily face.

This is why dermatologists always recommend altering your skincare routines with changing weather. Because as you must have noticed, a summer skincare routine is much different than a winter one. 

How To Take Care Of Oily Skin In Summer?

Everyone is always asking, "how to take care of oily skin in summer naturally." Now, we don't know about naturally since that depends on the kind of products you choose, but we will surely guide you to make the best oily skincare routine for summer. 

Step 1: A Gel-Based Cleanser For Thorough Cleansing 

A thorough face cleansing in the morning and night is advisable for all skin types. However, it becomes absolutely crucial if you have oily skin. By thoroughly cleansing your skin in the kerning, you ensure that your skin is free from shedding skin cells and excess oil produced by your skin at nighttime.

For oily skincare in summer, choose a gentle but effective natural cleanser. You should go for a gel-based cleanser and avoid one with a creamy texture. You can also select an exfoliating cleanser as it will provide an even more thorough cleansing. 

Nourish Mantra's Cucumber Mint Upvan Facial Cleanser is infused with cooling and soothing ingredients like mint, cucumber, aloe vera, and niacinamide. This cleanser will instantly cleanse your skin, remove excess oil, minimize skin pores' size, and protect your skin against pollution, making it look bright and refreshed!

Step 2: Gentle Exfoliation Twice A Week

To keep oily skin clear and smooth, it is important to add exfoliation to your summer skincare routine. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells that might have built up on your skin's surface. 

Oily skin is more prone to inflammation, redness, and irritation, and this is why it is better to use a natural exfoliator rather than a harsh chemical one. You can also look for a cleanser that works as a scrub!

Nourish Mantra offers an incredible product just like that! Green Tea Tatva Scrub Cleanser is a 2-in-1 formulation enriched with green tea extracts, aloe vera leaf extracts, and niacinamide. It will rejuvenate your skin while cleaning your pores and removing dead skin cell build-up.

Step 3: Add An Effective Toner! 

Summers can be rough on your skin, and that's why the skin deserves all the love you can give. One way to bestow this love is by adding toner to your skincare routine in summer. It will help maintain the skin's pH balance and prevent skin irritation.

Toner for your oily skincare in the summers needs to have ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and others that are effective against oil and acne. Additionally, it is also preferable if your tober is free from alcohol, oils, and artificial fragrance.

Step 4: Serum To Treat Specific Skin Issues

Irrespective of your skin type or the weather, some skin concerns always plague your sleep. Well, this step is added specifically to address such issues with the help of magic potions called serums!

If your oily skin makes you prone to acne or inflammation, you need ingredients like salicylic acid, retinol, niacinamide, etc. These will control excess oil and frequent acne breakouts while reducing signs of aging. 

Get Acne Clarifying Serum to solve all these skin problems in one go. This serum will impart clear and smooth skin. It will balance your skin's natural sebum, reduce inflammation, clear acne marks, and restore skin elasticity. 

Step 5: Use A Light Moisturizer Twice A Day

Many people are often tempted to skip moisturizer when they have oily skin; however, this is the worst thing that you can do to your skin. It is crucial and beneficial to moisturize. All you have to think about is getting the right moisturizer. 

A moisturizer for oily skin should be water-based, lightweight, and free of oils. Neer Light Gel Moisturizer by Nourish Mantra fits all of these conditions, making it a perfect match! It is infused with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, roses, and many other refreshing ingredients which leave your skin feeling fresh and hydrated.

Step 6: Top It Off With A Sunscreen 

Sunscreen might not be your favorite product, but it is an essential part of all skincare routines in summer. Sunscreen shields your face against sun damage and harmful UV rays. Without sunscreen, you are prone to early signs of skin aging, sun spots, etc.

You can also order a moisturizer with sunscreen like Nourish Mantra's Saatvik Moringa Facial Moisturizer With SPF. This face cream will provide you with SPF protection and keep your skin smooth and plump.

Products To Ace Up Your Skincare Routine For Summer!

1. Face Mist 

A face mist is a multifaceted skincare product that maintains your skin's pH level and provides instant hydration. This skincare essential is also known to fight dryness, dull complexion, oily skin, and tired skin, making it a summer essential.

The best face mist contains many soothing ingredients like Nourish Mantra's Kashmiri Lavender Facial Mist and Mysore Jasmine Facial Mist. Both of these will instantly rejuvenate your skin, making your face feel and look good. 

2. Face Mask

Face masks can do a load of wonders for your skin. You can choose one according to your skin type and skin concerns. They have the superpowers to brighten your skin, heal uneven texture, replenish damaged skin, etc. 

They are also great for oily skin as they clear skin pores and detoxify the skin. To get a taste of face masks, you can try our Mask Mini Trio. This excellent trio contains three unique masks which will leave your skin looking like a dream! 

Now that we have all the skincare steps and products out of the way, let's look at some of the most asked questions about summer skincare for oily skin! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which product is best for oily skin in summer?

It is essential to understand that oily skin requires more than one skincare product to maintain proper health. However, if we shortlisted the essential ones, the list would include a gentle cleanser, scrub, and moisturizer. For best results, we will recommend following the steps mentioned above. 

Does oily skin need moisturizer in summer?

Yes! As we discussed earlier, even the oiliest of skin needs moisturizer. However, it would be best if you didn't use a regular moisturizer for your oily skin; instead, choose one that is oil-free and lightweight. 

Is Aloe Vera good for oily skin?

Aloe vera is famous for its soothing properties and innate capability to treat other skin concerns, including oily skin. It helps heal flakiness caused by oily skin. So, you can either apply a thin layer of aloe to your face or order products that contain this ingredient.

Is Vitamin C good for oily skin?

Vitamin C is an excellent ingredient with wide-ranging benefits. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which help treat damaged skin and acne caused by oily skin. Additionally, it also helps with skin pores, reduces acne scars, and bestows overall brightness to the skin!

What are the home remedies to get rid of oily skin in summer?

Many natural home remedies can also help treat oily skin and your skincare products. These ingredients include lemon juice, tomatoes, egg white, aloe vera, apple cider vinegar, honey, ice cubes, cucumber, honey, and banana.

You can either directly apply these ingredients to your face or mix and match to make a face pack. 

Does oily skin age better?

Many skin concerns come with oily skin, but premature signs of aging are not one of them. Instead, oily skin is known to ward off wrinkles and fine lines naturally. This is all thanks to the excess oil, which keeps the skin moist and smooth.

Is oily skin genetic?

Yes, genetics play an essential role in skin type; however, they are not the only reason. Many environmental reasons and lifestyle choices like hormonal imbalance, lack of sleep, improper sleep, etc., can also cause oily skin. 

To Sum It Up

We understand that managing oily skin is very difficult, especially in summers. However, it would become a tad bit better if you followed the above steps to create the perfect skincare routine for your skin.

So, do not stress a lot about the sun; instead, just follow the steps mentioned above and use only natural skincare products. Once you start to do this, you will never complain about your skin!