Oily skin — how to balance it without drying

The first instinct with oily skin is to dry it out as much as possible — aggressive cleansers, alcohol, zero cream. And that's exactly what makes it worse: dehydrated skin produces even more sebum to protect itself. The Korean answer is balance, not war.

The golden rule: oil ≠ moisture

Your skin can be oily AND dehydrated at the same time — and it usually is. When you give it water (not oil), it stops overproducing sebum.

The balance routine — 4 steps

1. Deep but gentle cleansing — a low-pH gel or foam, twice a day. No soap.
2. Balancing ampoule — SKIN1004 Poremizing Fresh Ampoule: visibly tightens pores and controls shine with water-light centella.
3. Oil-free hydration — COSRX Oil-Free Birch Lotion: 70% birch sap — pure moisture, zero grease.
4. Matte-finish SPF — Dr. Althea Green Tea Sunscreen: protects from the sun without adding shine — it actually controls it.

What to avoid

• Alcohol cleansers with a "drying effect" — they boomerang.
• Skipping moisturizer — mistake number one.
• Touching your face during the day — transfers oil and bacteria.

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