3 things to adjust to keep your skin stable when it gets oily in hot weather.

Instead of adding more products, adjusting the core elements of your routine correctly will help your skin maintain better breathability and balance.

High temperatures and humidity cause the sebaceous glands to become more active, leading to excessive oil production. At the same time, the skin's surface loses moisture more quickly, creating a vicious cycle of both dryness and excess oil. If you maintain your old routine, your skin can easily become overloaded, congested, and unstable throughout the day.

High temperatures and humidity cause the sebaceous glands to become more active, leading to oily skin.

Prioritize lightweight textures instead of cutting back on nourishing ingredients.

A common mistake is skipping the moisturizing step entirely for fear of clogged pores. In reality, skin still needs hydration to maintain its balance. When dehydrated, the skin will produce more oil to compensate, making oily skin even more noticeable.

The solution lies in changing the product's texture. Thick creams should be transformed into lightweight gels or lotions that absorb easily. Simultaneously, unnecessary product layers should be reduced, prioritizing formulas that absorb quickly and don't leave a sticky feeling on the skin.

Adjust your cleansing routine according to your skin type.

Cleansing is an important step, but it needs to be done in moderation. Washing your face too many times a day doesn't make your skin cleaner; instead, it can disrupt the skin's protective barrier, causing it to produce more oil.

For oily or combination skin, maintain a twice-daily cleansing routine using a suitable cleanser, and use oil-absorbing sheets during the day if needed. For dry or combination-dry skin, continue with twice-daily cleansing but prioritize gentle products to avoid tightness. Sensitive skin can be more flexible, simply cleansing gently in the morning and focusing on thorough cleansing in the evening.

Thick creams should be converted into a lightweight, easily absorbed gel or lotion.

Keep your morning routine simple to avoid clogging your pores. 

Products used in the morning will remain on the skin for many hours in high temperatures. Layering too many products can easily overload the skin, leading to clogged pores and makeup fading quickly.

Your morning routine should be simplified to the basics: gentle cleansing, hydration, and sunscreen. Limiting the use of serums or products with thick textures will allow your skin to "breathe" better and maintain its condition throughout the day.

Small changes, but noticeable results. Skincare in hot weather isn't about adding more products, but about adjusting what you're already using. When textures are lightened, cleansing is optimized, and the morning routine is simplified, the skin will experience significantly less clogged pores and oiliness.

A skincare routine suitable for hot weather should be gentle and effective. By making just the right changes to the key details, your skin can maintain its stability, minimizing oiliness and dullness throughout the summer.