Many people with oily skin often make mistakes in their skincare routines. The most frequent errors include over-drying the skin and excessive mattifying. However, oily skin requires both thorough cleansing and deep moisturization to achieve a healthy appearance, making it easier to manage and providing a natural, healthy glow instead of an unhealthy shine.

Oily Skin - Why Does It Cause So Many Problems?
Oily skin is often seen as problematic, but it does have its advantages. It tends to be less sensitive to environmental changes, stings or burns less frequently, and retains a youthful appearance longer. Women with oily skin generally notice wrinkles later and don't experience tightness after washing their faces. However, neglected oily skin can appear dull and unhealthy, with enlarged and clogged pores, and is prone to pimples and blackheads. Moreover, it can become shiny, especially on the forehead, nose, and chin, just minutes after applying makeup.

Does Oily Skin Need Moisturization?
A common mistake in caring for oily skin is using mattifying products containing alcohol or salicylic alcohol. While these products cleanse and mattify the skin, they also dry it out, prompting pores to produce more sebum. Thus, efforts to combat shine can actually worsen it. Instead of drying out the skin, it’s important to keep it well-moisturized using gentle products, even those designed for sensitive skin. A non-greasy moisturizing cream can penetrate deeply, restore balance, and reduce sebum production by hydrating the skin with non-sticky, non-comedogenic natural ingredients.

Recommended Products for Oily Skin
The Hada Labo Tokyo cosmetics line, developed in Japanese scientific institutes in Kyoto, offers an excellent solution. Their products feature Super Hyaluronic Acid™, a blend of three types of hyaluronic acid. This naturally occurring polysaccharide in the human body binds water in the skin’s deeper layers, keeping it smooth, firm, and youthful. However, as we age, natural hyaluronic acid levels decline, leading to wrinkles.

Hada Labo Tokyo’s products use short-chain Hyaluronic Acid Plus (HA+), Micro Hyaluronic Acid (MICRO HA), and Macro Hyaluronic Acid (MACRO HA). This combination quickly improves skin condition by accumulating water deep within the skin, making it firmer and smoother. Simultaneously, a hyaluronic mesh forms on the skin surface, preventing water evaporation. This intense hydration makes the skin healthier and less oily. Hada Labo Tokyo’s products are free from irritating or drying ingredients and do not clog pores, allowing oily skin to breathe.

Choosing the Right Moisturizer for Oily Skin
For oily skin, strongly mattifying products are unnecessary. Instead, deep hydration can reduce sebum production. The Water Serum Lock-in-Moist for day and night is a good choice, providing excellent moisture. Like all serums, this one is highly concentrated, featuring Super Hyaluronic Acid™. It penetrates deeply, reducing signs of fatigue and restoring a healthy, fresh, and smooth appearance. Apply it in the morning and evening before using a cream or gel from the same series.

Another effective product is the Moisturizing and Smoothing Cream for day and night, suitable for oily, normal, dry, and sensitive skin. It contains a high concentration of Super Hyaluronic Acid™, offering intense hydration and smoothing. This cream keeps the skin fresh, radiant (not shiny), soft, and pleasant to the touch while slowing down the aging process. Use it morning and evening, possibly in combination with the eye cream from the same series or the popular deeply moisturizing Lotion No. 1 - Super Hydrator.

Additional Products for Oily Skin Care
The Hydro-Gel for day and night, with its light gel consistency, complements the serum from the Hada Labo Tokyo series. This product uses high concentrations of three forms of hyaluronic acid, providing intensive moisture and a velvety soft, smooth feel. Apply the hydro-gel to cleansed skin on the face and neck both morning and evening.

Caring for the Skin Around the Eyes
Even those with oily skin need special care for the delicate skin around the eyes. The Eye Cream Against Signs of Fatigue for day and night intensely moisturizes with Super Hyaluronic Acid™. It reduces wrinkles and signs of fatigue, smoothes the skin, and contains additional ingredients like Collagen, Pink Silk Tree extract, and Caffeine. These components reduce puffiness and smooth fine lines. Use this cream in the morning and evening, gently tapping it into the skin around the eyes.

Enhanced Hydration with Masks
Hada Labo Tokyo creams, gels, and serums are effective for daily use, both morning and evening. For enhanced care, the Deeply Moisturizing Sheet Mask is an excellent addition. Originating from Japan, this mask is a vital part of the Asian skincare routine. It consists of a thin material with cutouts for the nose, mouth, and eyes, soaked in a serum containing three types of hyaluronic acid. The mask moisturizes, refreshes, and smoothes the skin. Apply it carefully to the face and leave it on for 15 minutes. After removing the mask, gently pat any remaining serum into the skin. Use the mask 1-3 times a week for best results.