Natural Face Wash for Oily Skin, Toner and Moisturiser
Is that shiny skin back by the time you catch it in the lift mirror at 3pm? If so, you'll know the rest: foundation sliding off your nose, a forehead that glows under the office lights, and blotting papers in every bag you own. Oily skin is frustrating, and the urge is to scrub it into submission. Scrubbing harder or washing more often rarely helps, and it can leave your face feeling tight while the shine comes back anyway. We take a steadier approach with our Oil Control range. Start with our face wash for oily skin, made with neem and tea tree, then sweep on our oily skin toner with PHA. Finish with our light mattifying moisturiser, which keeps skin comfortable without the greasy feel. Once or twice a week, our green clay mask soaks up the oil that builds up through the week.
Which of Our Oily Skin Products Is Right for You?
| Your concern | Product | Key ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Shine by mid-morning and make-up that slides | Our Oil Control Face Wash | Neem, Tea Tree, Witch Hazel, Moringa and Nettle |
| A greasy T-zone that still feels oily after washing | Our Oil Control Toner | Gluconolactone (PHA), Witch Hazel, Organic Aloe Vera, Neem leaf extract, Nettle |
| An oily skin moisturiser that won't add shine | Our Oil Control Face Cream | Neem, Tea Tree, Moringa, Zinc PCA, Avocado oil. Light and non-greasy, with a matte finish |
| Skin that feels rough or looks dull | Our Oil Control Face Scrub, a bamboo face scrub for oily skin | Bamboo exfoliant, French green clay, Neem, Tea Tree, Witch Hazel, Zinc PCA |
| A week when your face feels heavy and slick | Our Deep Cleanse Face Mask, a green clay face mask for oily skin | French Green Clay, Neem, Tea Tree, Moringa, Zinc PCA |
Not sure where to begin? Just start with the wash and cream, then add the rest once you know how your skin responds.
Why Choose Our Natural Oil Control Range
- Shine control you can use twice a day. Our wash and toner are made for morning and evening, so you can remove oil without that squeaky, stretched feeling.
- A cream your skin won't fight. Many people skip an oily skin moisturiser because everything they've tried feels heavy. Our Oil Control Face Cream sinks in quickly and dries matte, so it sits happily under make-up.
- Familiar Ayurvedic ingredients. Neem has been part of Ayurvedic oily skin care for centuries. It's in all five of our products, alongside witch hazel, with tea tree in four, so each step builds on the last.
- Mild exfoliation built in. Our toner uses PHA, a mild exfoliating acid, and our scrub uses fine bamboo powder for a once- or twice-weekly polish.
- Tested, vegan and made in the UK. Every product here is dermatologically tested and, like everything we make, PETA-certified and cruelty-free.
Your Skincare Routine for Oily Skin, Morning and Night
You need three steps twice a day, plus one or two extras each week. Give any new routine a few weeks before you judge it.
| Step | How often | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wash: our Oil Control Face Wash | Morning and evening | Massage our oily skin face wash over damp skin and rinse with lukewarm water. Very hot water tends to leave skin feeling tight. |
| 2. Toner: our Oil Control Toner | Morning and evening | Sweep our oily skin toner over the forehead, nose and chin on a cotton pad, where shine builds first. |
| 3. Cream: our Oil Control Face Cream | Morning and evening | A thin layer of our mattifying moisturiser is enough. In the morning, follow with SPF, as the label advises. |
| 4. Scrub: our Oil Control Face Scrub | Once or twice a week | Work gently over damp skin and rinse. Keep it to different days from the mask. |
| 5. Clay mask: our Deep Cleanse Face Mask | Once or twice a week | Apply a thick layer after cleansing, then wash off after 20 minutes. Not for broken, irritated or damaged skin. |
What We Put in Our Oil Control Range
| Ingredient | What it does | Where you'll find it |
|---|---|---|
| Neem | Ayurveda's go-to herb for oily complexions, used to help skin look and feel fresher. | All five (seed oil in four, leaf extract in the toner) |
| Tea Tree | A fresh, sharp-smelling essential oil that has been a skin care staple for oily complexions for decades. | Face Wash, Face Scrub, Face Mask, Face Cream |
| Witch Hazel | A traditional astringent that leaves skin feeling clean and toned. | All five |
| Zinc PCA | Helps skin look less shiny through the day. | Face Cream, Face Scrub, Face Mask |
| French Green Clay | Absorbs excess oil from the surface, leaving skin clean and more matte. | Face Mask, Face Scrub |
| Gluconolactone (PHA) | A mild exfoliating acid that helps skin look smoother. | Toner |
| Moringa | A light seed oil that keeps skin feeling comfortable. | Face Wash, Face Scrub, Face Mask, Face Cream |
How to Choose Skincare for Oily Skin
- Go light on texture. A good moisturiser for oily skin should sink in within a minute or two. Look for 'lightweight' or 'non-greasy' on the label, and skip rich balms.
- Keep cleansing simple. The best face wash for oily skin is one you can use twice a day without your face feeling tight afterwards. If it does, you're overdoing it.
- Pace your exfoliation. A daily PHA toner plus a weekly scrub or mask is enough for most people. If skin starts to feel sensitive, cut back the scrub first.
- Patch test first. Every product in our Oil Control range contains essential oils. Try a little on your inner arm 24 hours before using a new product on your face.
Why Is My Skin Oily Even in Winter?
British weather plays its part year-round.
- Winter. Central heating dries the air, so your face can feel oily and tight at the same time. Stay with your oily skin moisturiser rather than dropping it until spring.
- Hard water. Much of England has hard water. Rinse well after cleansing and follow with our toner, which leaves skin feeling fresh.
- Summer. Warm, muggy days make shine hardest to manage. Use our Deep Cleanse Face Mask twice a week and keep blotting papers handy.
Shop the oily skin products above, or save with one of our skin care sets. If pores, spots or regular breakouts are the bigger worry, see our skincare for blackheads, skincare for blemishes and acne skincare.
FAQ
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