7 Essential skincare tips for oily skin that actually work

Make sure you wash your face twice daily to remove impurities and excess oil, helping to avoid getting acne and blackheads. 

Try to exfoliate your face once or twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells and unclog pores. 

Use products with salicylic acid as it can penetrate the pores and get rid of excess oil to prevent acne.

Apply a clay mask at least once a week to clarify your skin. Clay masks are effective in absorbing excess oil and tightening pores. 

Always use moisturisers which are labelled as 'non-comedogenic'. These are specially made for oily and acne-prone skin and are oil-free. 

Always keep some blotting paper on you to blot excess oil from the face, especially in the T-zone. 

Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to keep your skin hydrated. If your skin feels dehydrated it will produce excess oil.