Think facial oils aren’t for oily skin? Think again. The right oil can actually balance sebum production, calm irritation, and hydrate without clogging pores. Here's how—and why—facial oils should be part of your oily skin routine.
The Myth: Do Facial Oils Make Oily Skin Worse?
Oily skin often overproduces sebum due to dehydration. When your skin feels stripped, it fights back by creating more oil. Using a lightweight, non-comedogenic facial oil tells your skin: we’re good. No need to overdo it.
Why Oily Skin *Needs* Facial Oils
- ✔️ Helps regulate sebum production
- ✔️ Soothes inflammation and redness
- ✔️ Strengthens skin barrier with nutrients
- ✔️ Delivers hydration without the heaviness
Best Facial Oils for Oily Skin
Run The Show Facial Oil
£30 from HotChi
Formulated with grapeseed, avocado, and amla oils to hydrate, mattify and reset your mood.
Shake It Up Facial Oil
£30 from HotChi
Brightens dull skin and clears congestion while energising your mood with citrus-forward scent therapy.
Run The Show: Best for Oily Skin
Run The Show is made for skin that wants balance without the shine. With a base of grapeseed and sunflower seed oils, this formula helps regulate oil production, soothe inflammation, and prep your skin for the day—without leaving a greasy finish. Bonus? Its grounding scent helps you reset emotionally, so you feel as clear as you look.
- ✔️ Lightweight and non-comedogenic
- ✔️ Helps control oil without stripping the skin
- ✔️ Subtle scent blend to calm your mood
Shake It Up: Best for Congestion + Dullness
If your skin looks tired, puffy, or worn out—Shake It Up is the facial oil that brings the life back. Lightweight yet potent, it blends tea tree and grapefruit oils to help clear blocked pores, reduce inflammation, and awaken your skin’s glow. Use it in your gua sha ritual or just before a night out to feel (and smell) recharged.
- ✔️ Clarifies congested skin and helps detox pores
- ✔️ Boosts glow and reduces inflammation
- ✔️ Uplifting citrus scent to energise your mood
Oils to Avoid
- ❌ Coconut Oil – Too heavy and pore-clogging
- ❌ Olive Oil – Thick texture that traps bacteria
- ❌ Wheat Germ Oil – Highly comedogenic
How to Use Facial Oil Without Looking Greasy
- Start with a gentle cleanse.
- Warm 2–3 drops of oil in your palms.
- Inhale deeply—HotChi’s scent therapy works instantly on mood.
- Press the oil into your skin, don’t rub.
- Follow with moisturiser if needed.
Why HotChi is Different
We don’t just treat the skin. We support the mind. HotChi oils are powered by Mood Boosting Mindcare Technology®, a blend of scent therapy and skin actives made for emotional reset.
- ✔️ Vegan, lightweight, non-comedogenic
- ✔️ Powered by calming scent rituals
- ✔️ Ideal for oily and combination skin
This is skin therapy (and soul therapy) in one bottle.
Real Results: Before & After
“My skin went from greasy and oily to smooth and balanced in a week. I’ve never had this kind of glow.”
“I didn’t think an oil could fix my oily skin. But HotChi did.”
