12/24/2025
How to Use Cleanser for oily skin without damaging the barrier
Choosing a cleanser for oily skin that would clean your face without being harsh on the skin can be a task. Many people with oily skin feel they should keep washing their face frequently because their skin always looks shiny. Another common misconception regarding oily skin is that using stronger cleansers would help.
Well, the truth is – washing your face too frequently, or with a cleanser too strong, would strip your skin of essential oils and even damage the skin’s protective barrier. To overcompensate for this, your skin will produce even more oil, defeating the purpose.
But you don’t have to worry, because the Faces Canada beauty experts team has researched for you and compiled all the information you need about how to do cleansing at home for oily skin.
Choose Specially Formulated Facewashes for Oily Skin
Make Sure the Cleanser You Use Is Gentle, Yet Effective
Never Skip Post-Cleansing Moisturizing—It is one of the biggest causes of pimples on the face.
Never Sleep with Your Makeup on—that would be the biggest skincare mistake for any skin type, especially for oily skin.
Don’t Touch Your Face Again and Again—It will expose your face to more germs and infections.
Use Separate Day-time & Night-time Moisturizers—Night-time moisturizers can have active ingredients.