If you suffer from oily skin, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common skin types among men. Oily skin is caused by excess sebum, a substance produced by pores to keep your face moist and supple. In small doses, it’s quite effective at its job. However, excessive sebum can result in breakouts and other skin issues.
So how can you stop this? “Having the right products and skincare routine will help with minimising grease – and stop shininess from ruining your look,” says, Dr Dilshaad Asmal, a dermatologist at Rondebosch Aesthetics. “Cleansing every morning and night – and after a sweaty workout – will reduce the risk of clogged pores or inflammation,” adds Dr Asmal.
When it comes to the best oil-control face washes, we’ve got you covered. These cleansers will banish excess oil and debris, leaving you with healthier and smoother skin…
Read more: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Washing Your Face For Smooth And Clear Skin
Benefit The Pore Professional Good Clean Up
For a pore-purifying wash, look no further than this foam gel cleanser. It’s designed to effectively remove dirt and oil and minimise the appearance of pores. With a cleanse this good, your skin will feel fresh and smooth, rather than tight or stripped.
Garnier Pure Active
Keep your bathroom cabinet clutter-free with this three-in-one cleanser that also doubles up as a scrub and face mask. This cleanser is a one-stop shop for all of your skincare requirements, thanks to its combination of salicylic acid, vegetal charcoal and blueberry extract.
Kiehl’s Oil Eliminator Cleanser
This should be a must-have for every guy with oily skin. It performs an excellent job of managing oil throughout the day, preventing you from looking like a greaseball by noon. It contains crushed apricot seeds, which slough away dead skin cells, leaving skin smooth and shine-free.
Nivea Men Oil Control Face Wash
All that sebum provides an accommodating environment for dirt to fester and spots to flourish. Cutting it off at the source with a quality face wash like this one from Nivea is a good place to start.
Origins Clear Improvement Zero Oil Face Wash
Rule of thumb: if you have oily skin, use a cleanser with oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid. Origins Clear Improvement Zero Oil Face Wash helps wash away pore-clogging oil and pollution for a comfortably clean complexion with noticeably less-visible pores.
Sisley Paris Cleansing Bar
What sets this cleanser apart is its formula, loaded with calendula and tropical resins (incense, myrrh, benzoin). It’s a non-alkaline, soap-free formula that purifies the skin while avoiding the drying effects of regular soap. It’s pricey, but worth every penny.
