Waking Up Like Fresh Kimchi! A Korean Routine to Keep Your Pillow Oil-Free

It is equally important to invest in a great nighttime skincare routine as it is in a morning one, especially if you have oily skin. Daytime skincare aims to shield your skin from environmental aggressors such as sunlight, pollution, and dirt during the day, but nighttime skincare has the goal of repairing and renewing your facial skin as you sleep. Caring for oily skin, especially at night, is very important, as it helps to regulate sebum secretion and decrease the possibility of pores clogging.
Here, in this blog post, we will share a step-by-step guide on how you can effectively follow a proper night skincare routine if you have oily skin. It is possible to have a routine that minimizes oil production, prevents pore clogging, and leaves you looking bright and energized after getting out of bed.

 

 

Step 1: Double Cleansing
The first process in washing at night is the double cleanse. This is especially needed by those with oily skin because even when they only do a single wash, traces of makeup, sunscreen, or any oil applied during the day remain. Double cleansing helps make sure your skin is clear and ready for the topical treatments to follow.

What is Double Cleansing?
Double cleansing involves using two different types of cleansers: an oil-based product that works to break up makeup and sunscreen, followed by an aqua-based cleanser to wash off the oily layer and sweat.

Oil-Based Cleanser
Let me burst your bubble – oil-based cleansers are actually very good for oily skin. They function by emulsifying oil-based products such as makeup and sunscreen while rinsing the skin without leaving it dry.
Look for: Low-impact, naturally derived cosmetic oils that do not cause pimples.

Water-Based Cleanser
When applying coconut oil, you only need to use another oil cleanser and then a foaming water-based facial wash to wash away the dirt the coconut oil left behind.
Look for: Products marketed as sulfate-free, pH-balanced skin cleansers that have mild exfoliating action.

Why Double Cleansing Matters: Double cleansing helps to clean your skin, especially your face, deeper and more effectively to remove all the oil, makeup, and dirt, enhancing the penetration of all the treatment products like serums and moisturizers.

 

 

Step 2: Treatment-Based Serum

Afterward, you should use a treatment-based serum that targets skin issues you want to solve. For oily skin, especially, choose serums that can help manage oiliness, blackheads, pimples, and hyperpigmentation after acne has been popped. For such uses, primarily, there are salicylic acid, niacinamide, and retinol, which should be used frequently.

What to Look for in a Serum:

⦁    Salicylic acid or niacinamide: These ingredients are recognized for fighting oil and pimple issues by managing the skin’s sebum secretion levels.

⦁    Retinol: An anti-aging component, which is also good for acne-prone skin because it encourages the growth of new skin cells and prevents pores from becoming blocked.

⦁    Lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas: You do not need a serum that is thick and greasy or one that leaves the pores on your skin clogged.

Why This Step Matters: Serums are focused formulations altered and activated via touch, which work directly and powerfully on the skin’s surface and within pores. For oily skin, they control sebum secretion, prevent acne, and make the skin surface smooth and bright.

 

 

Step 3: Treatment-Based Serum

The next step that should follow your AM/PM skin protocol is a treatment-based serum that targets skin issues. Some examples of special concerns could include skin types that are oily, requiring serums that will work on managing oil production, pore openness, existing and prior breakouts, as well as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Ingredients such as salicylic acid, niacinamide, and retinol are perfect for such purposes because they are active.

What to Look for in a Serum:

⦁    Salicylic acid or niacinamide: These ingredients are well acclaimed for helping minimize oil on the skin and preventing acne due to overproduction of sebum.

⦁    Retinol: An antioxidant that is also effective against skin aging and acne, largely due to its ability to speed up skin cell sloughing and reduce sebum build-up.

⦁    Lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas: Leave out serums that feel greasy or clog your pores.

Why This Step Matters: Serums are concentrated formulations of active ingredients that penetrate into the dermal layer of the skin. For oily skin, they prevent oil accumulation on the face, reduce outbreaks, and improve skin roughness and coloration.

 

 

Step 4: Eye Cream

The skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive than other areas of the face and generally needs extra attention. Although it is not mandatory for an oily skin person to use a heavy eye cream, a lightweight cream will provide the required help for dryness, darkness, and swelling of the eyes without making them oily.
Features of Eye Cream:

⦁    Lightweight formula: Do not use fancy, heavy creams as they clog your pores, leading to milia or making the skin feel oily.

⦁    Hydrating ingredients: Use hyaluronic acid or peptides to avoid weighing down the skin and to provide hydration.

⦁    Brightening ingredients: You should use caffeine or vitamin C to minimize swelling as well as reduce dark circles and bags.

Why This Step Matters: Oily skin people should also avoid rubbing their eyes because the area can become dry while the rest of the face is oily with fine lines. An oil-free formula ensures that the thin skin around the eyes receives the necessary moisturization without breaking out or becoming oily.

 

 

Step 5: Lightweight Moisturizer
Even oily skin needs hydration, and skipping moisturizer can actually make your skin oilier in the long run. The key is to use a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that hydrates the skin without clogging pores or feeling greasy.

What to Look for in a Moisturizer:

⦁    Oil-free and non-comedogenic: These formulas ensure that the moisturizer hydrates without causing breakouts.
⦁    Hyaluronic acid: A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin without adding oil.
⦁    Snail mucin-based formulas: These moisturizers tend to be lighter and absorb quickly, making them ideal for oily skin.

Why This Step Matters: Sebum produces oil on the skin, and it may suffocate at the same time, causing more oil production in those with oily skin. A feather-light moisturizer replenishes the skin’s moisture balance without leaving an oily or glowing finish.

 

 

Step 6: Sleeping Mask / Night Cream

As part of your nighttime regimen, sleep with a sleeping mask at least 3 nights a week to complete the process. These types of masks are worn at night to retain moisture and deliver working treatment all night. Oily skin can benefit from a lightweight sleeping mask that regulates the skin’s sebum levels.

What to Consider When Choosing a Sleeping Mask:

⦁    Lightweight, non-greasy formula: Choose one that is gel or water-based to ensure that the skin is moisturized without feeling oily.
⦁    Hydrating and soothing ingredients: Particularly for oily skin, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and green tea are the most effective.
⦁    Non-comedogenic: Ensure that the sleeping mask will not clog the pores or lead to acne.

Why This Step Matters: A sleeping mask is the last thing you apply to your skin before sleeping, and it is used to seal in moisture and treatment to create fresh-looking skin in the morning. For oily skin, a light product accommodates the skin and prevents the formation of oil on its surface at night.

 

 

10 Things You Should Know About Oily Skin for Night time:

⦁    Stick to a regular routine: There are several rules to follow, but the most important one is being consistently strict if you have oily skin. For best results, practice it like a ritual every day, at the same time each night.

⦁    Don’t skip moisturizer: Contrary to the belief that oily skin does not require water, it does. Failure to moisturize will lead to dryness and increased sebum production. Secret #14:  Don’t wash your face with hot water.

⦁    Exfoliate regularly, but not too much: Oily skin benefits from exfoliation, but excessive exfoliation can lead to negative results: the skin will become oilier, and irritation will appear. Stick to 2-3 times a week.

⦁    Use blotting sheets during the day: If your face gets oily at some point in the day, blotting papers can help absorb the oil.

⦁    Sleep on clean pillowcases: If your skin is greasy, you are more prone to breakouts. Ensure that you change pillow cases regularly to avoid spreading bacteria-infused oil on your face throughout the night.