If your skin turns into a Slip 'N Slide the moment summer hits, you’re not alone. The combination of heat, humidity, and oily skin is a recipe for shine central. But don’t sweat it—literally. With these quick-fire tips, you’ll keep the grease under control and stay fresh-faced all summer long. Let’s get to it!
1. Cleanse Smart, Not Hard
Washing your face in the summer is a no-brainer but overdoing it can send oily skin into overdrive. Stick to cleansing twice a day—once in the morning to refresh and once at night to remove the day’s grime.
Choose a gentle cleanser that removes dirt and excess natural oils (sebum) without stripping moisture off your skin. Look for formulations with glycolic acid or tea tree oil, which help keep pores clear and calm.
Pro Tip: Resist the urge to scrub your face. Gentle cleansing is all you need to prevent irritation and keep sebum production in check.
2. Beat the Breakouts with Glycolic Acid
Oily skin’s BFF? Glycolic acid. This ingredient dives deep into your pears, clears out oil, and sloughs away dead skin that causes breakouts.
Look for Glycolic acid in cleansers, toners, or lightweight serums. These products can gently exfoliate and prevent acne without drying out your skin. Start with a low concentration (around 5%) if you’re new to salicylic acid, and use it once a day.
3. Apply a Lightweight Moisturiser
Think your oily skin doesn’t need moisturiser? Think again. Skipping hydration actually makes your skin produce more oil to compensate. The key is choosing a lightweight formula that hydrates without blocking pores.
Pro Tip: Apply your moisturiser right after a shower, while your skin is still slightly damp—it helps for better absorption without leaving a greasy residue. Look for gel-based moisturiser formulas if cream textures feel too heavy in the summer heat.
4. Refresh Your Skin with Microdermabrasion
When oily skin gets out of control, clogged pores and dullness often follow. Microdermabrasion is a professional treatment that makes your skin less prone to oil and dead skin buildup while refreshing and rejuvenating it at the same time.
Microdermabrasion removes dead skin cells and excess oil from the surface, These work to reduce the chances of clogging and breakouts. Sanding away these impurities stimulates your skin’s cell turnover and improves overall skin health.
This treatment is perfect for giving your skin a summer refresh or as part of a monthly routine to keep oily and congested skin in check.
Pro Tip: Get a Tailored Treatment Plan from Laser Clinics New Zealand’s Skin Therapists to make sure our Microdermabrasion treatment tackles your specific skin issues.
5. Exfoliate with the Clear & Bright Peel (Cosmetic-Grade Chemical Peels)
Exfoliation can keep oily skin under control, but not all exfoliators are created equal. For a professional solution, we recommend the Clear & Bright Peel. This treatment combines Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Lipophilic Alpha Hydroxy Acids to resurface your skin and target excess oil production.
Pro Tip: Follow up your Clear & Bright Peel with SPF 50+ to protect your freshly exfoliated skin from the sun. For optimal results, consult with a Laser Clinics skin therapist to personalise your treatment plan!
Oily skin might love to make waves in the summer, but with the right routine and a little help from the pros, you can show it who’s boss. Keep your glow in check without the grease with these tips. Now go on, enjoy summer—just leave the Slip 'N Slide for the backyard!
