Oily skin routine for Pakistan's heat: morning and night

Lahore in June, Karachi humidity, dusty commutes: Pakistani weather is hard on oily skin. The good news is that a short, consistent routine works better than lots of products.

The four rules

  1. Clean skin gently, twice a day. Harsh scrubbing makes oil worse.
  2. Use light, water-based or gel textures.
  3. Never skip moisturiser. Dehydrated skin often makes more oil.
  4. Wear sunscreen every morning, even on cloudy days.

Morning

  1. Cleanse: a gel face wash. Try the Tea Tree Anti Acne Gel Face Wash for breakout-prone skin, or the Vitamin C Brightening Gel Face Wash if dullness is your main worry.
  2. Treat: The Pore Minimizer Serum with niacinamide and zinc for oil and pores.
  3. Moisturise: 6 Peptides Oil Free Moisturiser.
  4. Protect: Sheer Defence Tinted Sunscreen SPF 60. Reapply if you are outdoors for long.

Night

  1. Cleanse well to remove sunscreen, sweat and dust.
  2. Treat: 2–3 nights a week, 2% salicylic acid to keep pores clear. Other nights, repeat your niacinamide serum.
  3. Moisturise with the same light moisturiser.

Through the day

A face mist like the Acno Fight Mist or Hint of Rose Mist refreshes skin without adding oil. Blot with tissue instead of washing your face again and again.

Once a week

A clay or charcoal mask, such as our Activated Charcoal Mud Mask, helps soak up extra oil.

Get a routine matched to your skin with our free skin quiz. Cash on delivery across Pakistan, free delivery over Rs 2,500.

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