Korean Skincare for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin | Skincare and K-Beauty

Shine, pimples, and blackheads are just some of the problems associated with oily skin. Anyone who has noticed their skin is prone to excessive sebum production knows that by choosing the right products, it's possible to keep the problem at bay and achieve a clear, pure complexion.

Before going further : Don't know your skin type? Want to receive a personalized K-Beauty routine to combat blackheads, acne, and oily skin?

Our Coreebeauty.com store specializes in K-beauty. Our staff, experts in Korean dermatology and cosmetics, will send you your free acne-prone and oily skin routine via Instagram or directly via the site's live chat! In this article, we offer two examples of a cosmetic routine specifically designed for oily skin, explaining step-by-step each product and its role in the K-beauty routine itself.

At the end of this article, you'll also find a comprehensive FAQ on acne problems and the solutions offered by Korean cosmetics and dermatology. Enjoy your reading!

A perfect 4-step k-beauty routine for oily skin

Step 1. A Cleanser

First, you'll cleanse all impurities and excess oil from your skin using, for example, an oil-based cleanser, then a water-based cleanser like the COSRX Good Morning Low pH Cleansing Gel . It's pH balanced and uses tea tree oil and BHA for radiant, purified skin.

The texture of the products will be light and will not leave any residue on the skin: they will be able to clean all pores in depth.

Step 2. An astringent tonic

It's time to remove any remaining impurities and close your pores with a specific K-beauty toner. The ideal toner for oily skin is a highly purifying and astringent one that leaves the skin deeply cleansed. A toner also purifies, tightens pores, hydrates, and dissolves dead skin cells without irritation. Its active ingredients include, for example, BHA, which absorbs excess oil and impurities in the pores, and Matcha tea water.

Step 3. A Serum to nourish the skin

This is where you'll use a highly concentrated product targeted to your problem. Oily or acne-prone skin will need a serum that isn't heavy and can gently and lightly nourish the skin. Additional K-Beauty tips: Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented is an excellent serum for repairing damaged, acne-prone, and oily skin. You'll love how gentle it is!

Step 4. A Moisturizer

Having oily skin doesn't mean you don't need moisture! There are creams that gently moisturize, often water-based. A perfect cream for oily skin helps maintain balance through sebum-regulating action, leaving skin soft and clean. Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Gel Cream  Cream has a gel-like texture that provides complete hydration without making the skin sticky. Concentrated with bamboo extract, it soothes irritated skin and helps preserve the skin's suppleness and youthfulness. It also contains a combination of retinol, AHA/BHA, and vitamin C to keep skin smooth, super hydrated, and soft for a long time.

Once again, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be happy to prepare your anti-acne and oily skin K-beauty routine. It will be perfectly adapted to your skin type .

Skincare: A 7-Step Acne Routine

A makeup remover

For this example, the acne routine begins with a makeup remover for oily skin. Perfect for dissolving makeup and excess sebum, this oil is ideal as a first step to remove impurities without drying out the skin.

A Cleansing Foam

Then we find a cleansing foam. This foaming cleanser removes residual impurities, leaving skin clean, refreshed and ready for toning.

An Exfoliant

A gentle peel that removes dead skin cells, ideal for oily skin with imperfections and to maintain a smooth and even texture.

A Tonic

Thanks to its natural exfoliating acids, a toner helps minimize enlarged pores and even out skin tone, which is essential for oily, blemish-prone skin.

A Serum

Rich in niacinamide, a powerful sebum regulator . It brightens and evens out skin tone, reducing dark spots. Perfect for lightening post-acne spots and making skin more even and radiant, this serum is lightweight and easily absorbed.

A Cream

Soothing and balancing, the cream is ideal for oily skin that needs hydration without shine.

SPF

An SPF 50+ with Centella Asiatica soothes the skin and protects it from UV rays without feeling greasy, perfect for oily skin. With this type of specific oily skin care product, you can create a complete, economical, and effective skincare routine. By rebalancing sebum and maintaining hydration, you can achieve a healthy and radiant complexion without sacrificing your budget! And to make things easier, our anti-acne routine kit is already ready!

FAQ: Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

Here's our comprehensive FAQ on acne, blackheads, and oily skin issues in general. We'll also tell you why K-beauty dermatological products are particularly well-suited and effective for treating oily, acne-prone skin.

What causes acne?

First of all, acne does not only affect the face , but can also appear in other areas such as the neck, back or shoulders. In general, the appearance of acne is the result of inflammation Bacterial . This inflammation is more common in skin that produces a lot of sebum , because the bacteria themselves feed on it. Inflammation often causes the obstruction of pores , which leads to the appearance of pimples or blackheads, also favored by the fact that the dead cells on the surface do not allow the sebum to be properly expelled.

What are the symptoms of acne?

The most common symptoms of acne are cysts, nodules, pimples, papules, and blackheads.

What are the most effective Korean cosmetic ingredients for acne?

It's well known that to treat acne , you need to choose ingredients with strong purifying and antibacterial properties . And rest assured, Korean dermatology is renowned for its high-quality products. In the K-beauty world, the most common ingredients to fight acne are the following (but there are others...):

- Salicylic acid (BHA)
Exfoliates and dehydrates the skin, removing dead skin cells and deeply purifying pores. - Tea tree oil
With its antiseptic action, it soothes acne-prone skin by ensuring the purification of the surface of the epidermis. - Clay
Absorbs excess sebum, balances the skin and deeply purifies pores.

A k-beauty skincare regimen and routine that includes the above-mentioned ingredients can definitely help acne-prone skin clear up and look healthier .

How much does a Korean dermatological skincare routine for oily skin cost?

With coreebeauty.com, taking care of your oily skin without breaking the bank is possible! Oily skin requires a specific routine to keep it hydrated and balanced, while preventing excess sebum and blemishes. Our K-beauty store has compiled a selection of products under €20 that will allow you to build a complete, effective, and perfect skincare routine for oily skin.

Why a specific routine for oily skin?

Oily skin tends to produce more sebum than necessary, but it doesn't need to be treated with harsh products. A balanced routine that combines hydration, cleansing, and protection is ideal for keeping skin healthy, fresh, and radiant. In this article, we'll explore the issues surrounding acne and then list the ingredients that acne-prone skin can benefit most from .

Korean cosmetics to the rescue of acne-prone and oily skin

Although acne is often associated with adolescence, it is actually a problem that affects all age groups . In any case, it is a source of concern because of its symptoms , often linked to imperfections . But, you can already rest assured, there are dermato-cosmetic solutions. On our coreebeauty.com store you will find only high-quality skincare and k-beauty products and very often at relaxed prices! We deliver everywhere in Switzerland and Luxembourg free of charge for all orders from 39 CHF.