Oily Skin
Shine isn't the problem. Imbalance is.
Strip the oil away and skin reads it as a shortage — so it produces more. That's usually why the shine comes back no matter how harsh the cleanser. Combination skin isn't two problems either — it's one barrier out of balance, needing the same rebalancing on oily zones and dry patches alike.
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. When levels drop from over-cleansing, skin produces excess oil to compensate. homeApothec's oily skin range restores linoleic balance so your skin stops overproducing on its own. Give it 4–6 weeks of consistent use to see it settle.
How homeApothec formulas work →Oily and dehydrated at the same time? Very Malaysian. →
Your routine
A simple oily skin protocol
Toner Serum Hybrid — sweep across face to balance and prep.
Oily Skin Power Serum — 2 drops, pressed in, allow to absorb fully.
Oily Skin Power Serum — the core treatment step, every night.
Skip actives 1–2 nights a week and let your barrier breathe.