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You know it’s oily skin season when your forehead’s reflecting tube light more than your highlighter ever could 😩. Every time I say, “I’m glowing,” my skin’s like “nahi behen, you’re just greasy.”
“Oily skin ke haathon mein kya hai? Chip-chip aur zyaada facial ka gyaan hai…” 🎶 (Yes, I messed with Bollywood again. Couldn’t help it.)
Let’s skip the marketing fluff and get into facials that actually help oily skin behave — backed by derms, not just a bored influencer with a jade roller.
Oily skin’s like that friend who talks a lot — energetic but exhausting. Sebum glands go into overdrive, clogging pores, making makeup slide, and giving us that “why do I look sweaty at 9am?” vibe.
The fix isn’t scrubbing your face off. Dermatologists say oily skin does better with:
Stripping = more oil. Think of it like chhoti chhoti baatein that snowball into big drama if not handled right.
No heavy creams. No comedogenic oils. No DIY with 5 lemons.
You want facials that do this:
It’s all about the balance. Because oily skin can get dehydrated too (yep, cruel irony).
Let’s skip the cucumber-slices-on-eyes kind of treatments. Here are facials that oily skin won’t fight back on.
This is your go-to if you’ve got blackheads, whiteheads, and pore congestion. Includes steaming, cleansing, mild exfoliation and safe extractions.
🔹 Best for: Regular oily skin with congestion🔹 How often: Once a month (max)⚠️ Warning: Over-extraction can leave you red and raw. Choose your facialist wisely.
Not as scary as it sounds. This is a low-intensity exfoliating facial that dissolves dead skin and gunk deep in pores.
🔹 Best for: Acne-prone oily skin, rough texture, acne marks🔹 How often: Every 4–6 weeks⚠️ Warning: Go to someone trained. Do not try this at home with leftover The Ordinary acids.
Cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates — all in one machine. No greasy creams involved. You walk out glowing, not sweating.
🔹 Best for: Events, weddings, or when you want results fast🔹 How often: Every 4–6 weeks⚠️ Warning: It’s expensive. But it’s the Birkin of facials for oily skin.
It’s simple, classic, and if done right — magical. Clay absorbs oil, charcoal pulls out impurities, and you feel 3 pounds lighter on your face.
🔹 Best for: Mid-week oil overload or post-travel skin🔹 How often: 2–3 times a month⚠️ Warning: Too much detox = dryness. Balance it with a good gel moisturizer after.
Uses things like papaya, pineapple, pumpkin — all packed with natural enzymes that exfoliate without stripping. Ideal for sensitive oily skin.
🔹 Best for: Beginners, sensitive or slightly oily skin🔹 How often: Weekly or biweekly⚠️ Warning: Patch test first. Fruit acids sound sweet, but your skin may not agree.
One facial won’t fix years of skin drama, but it's a start. Track what your skin loves and repeat what works.
💡 Tip: Follow with aloe gel or thermal water mist if your skin feels too “fresh outta spa.”
💡 Also: No facials during active acne flare-ups without derm approval.
Translation: Give your skin hydration + a push to detox — don’t scrub it like it’s tandoor black.
Nope. They manage symptoms — not the root cause (which is mostly hormonal + genetic).
Wait at least 3–5 days. Your skin needs time to chill.
If done properly, no. But always disclose if you're on meds like isotretinoin.
Yes — deep cleanse or enzyme facials under supervision are great.
Some, yes (like clay or enzyme masks). Others, please leave to the pros.
Oily skin isn’t your enemy — it just needs a little discipline (and hydration, and a facial that doesn’t include cream massage from the 90s). Pick the right facial for your skin’s story, listen to how it responds, and go slow.
Because sometimes, all your skin needs is a little detox — not drama.
“Chip-chip ko bye bye bolne ka time aa gaya, madam.” 😎💆♀️