What Can Oily Skin Use? A No-BS Guide

Why oily skin happens

Oily skin isn’t just bad luck. It usually comes from:

• Overactive sebaceous glands producing excess sebum.

• Dehydration – your skin overcompensates by making more oil.

• Harsh cleansers or routines stripping your barrier.

• Hot and humid climates (hello, Singapore).

The result? Constant shine, clogged pores, and breakouts.

What oily skin really needs

Forget the myth that you should “dry out” your skin. That only makes things worse.

Oily skin needs:

1. Oil regulation – Ingredients that balance sebum production.

2. Lightweight hydration – Keeps skin nourished without grease.

3. Exfoliation – Prevents clogged pores and buildup.

4. Barrier repair – Keeps your skin calm so it doesn’t overreact.

The best ingredients for oily skin

• Niacinamide  – Controls oil, reduces pore size, and calms redness.

• Zinc PCA – Regulates sebum and reduces shine.

• Salicylic Acid  – Unclogs pores and fights acne.

These ingredients don’t just “mask” oil; they retrain your skin to stay balanced.

Why 10-step routines don’t help oily skin

The skincare industry tells you oily skin needs: cleanser + toner + essence + serum + moisturizer.

That’s five bottles before you even get to sunscreen.

But here’s the truth: layering multiple products often makes oily skin greasier. Many formulas are too heavy, or they cancel each other out.

The smarter move? One product that hits all four essentials in a lightweight formula.

The Bareborn Solution for Oily Skin

That’s why I built the Bareborn Multi-Purpose Face Solution.

Lightweight. Fast-absorbing. Zero sticky finish. Built for men who want clear, balanced skin without wasting time.

How it works:

• Controls oil with Niacinamide + Zinc PCA

• Prevents acne with Salicylic Acid

• Hydrates without grease using Centella & Glycerin

• Repairs and brightens with Bakuchiol + Vitamin C

One step. Morning and night. That’s it.

👉 Check out the Bareborn Multi-Purpose Face Solution

Final Takeaway

Oily skin doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t need a shelf full of products to fix it.

All you need is a formula that hydrates, regulates, exfoliates, and repairs — without the grease.

That’s the Bareborn way: one step, no bullshit, real results.

Stay sharp. Stay unconquerable.