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Oily Skin

Shine isn't the problem. Imbalance is.

Oily skin is almost always dehydrated skin in disguise. When you strip oil away — with harsh cleansers, toners, or actives — your skin produces more to compensate. The solution is to restore balance, not to fight the oil.

Do you recognise this?

Signs of oily skin

  • Shine within an hour of washing
  • Enlarged or congested pores
  • Breakouts, especially on the T-zone
  • Feels tight and oily at the same time
  • Product seems to "slide off" rather than absorb

Why it happens

The root cause

Oily skin tends to be low in linoleic acid — the fatty acid that regulates sebum production and keeps pores clear. homeApothec's oily skin range restores linoleic balance so your skin stops overproducing on its own.

How homeApothec formulas work →

Your routine

A simple oily skin protocol

Morning

Toner Serum Hybrid — sweep across face to balance and prep.

Morning (optional)

Oily Skin Power Serum — 2 drops, pressed in, allow to absorb fully.

Night

Oily Skin Power Serum — the core treatment step, every night.

Weekly

Skip actives 1–2 nights a week and let your barrier breathe.