It sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Putting oil on oily skin. But hear us out—when chosen correctly, facial oils can actually help balance oil production, reduce congestion, and leave your skin looking more even and radiant. Instead of stripping your skin with harsh products, the right oils signal your skin to chill out on the shine. Let’s dive into why oily skin actually benefits from oil, what to use, and how HotChi can help you glow without the grease.
Why Oily Skin Still Needs Oil
When oily skin is constantly cleansed with harsh foaming washes or skipped on moisturiser, it goes into panic mode. The result? Even more oil. Using a lightweight facial oil helps break this cycle. Ingredients like jojoba or squalane mimic the skin's natural sebum, which helps regulate oil production and strengthens your skin’s moisture barrier. In time, your face feels more balanced, less greasy, and far more predictable throughout the day.
Everything We Recommend
Run The Show Facial Oil
£30 from HotChi
Best for oily & combination skin. Lightweight and fast-absorbing to reduce excess sebum without clogging pores.
Shake It Up Facial Oil
£30 from HotChi
Great for breakout-prone, dull skin. Brightens and detoxifies without causing congestion.
What to Look For in a Facial Oil for Oily Skin
Go Non-Comedogenic
Choose oils that won’t clog pores — look for non-comedogenic options like jojoba, rosehip, and grapeseed.
Balance, Don’t Strip
Harsh ingredients cause rebound oiliness. Opt for formulas that calm your skin into balance without over-drying.
Think Lightweight
Look for oils that absorb fast, have a dry finish, and don’t leave residue — like squalane, rosehip, or grapeseed.
Check the Ingredients
Avoid heavy oils like coconut. Choose oils with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits for oily skin.
Run The Show: Your Everyday Balancer
Run The Show Facial Oil is formulated with oily and combination skin in mind. It blends fast-absorbing jojoba oil and sunflower seed oil to support a healthy skin barrier and keep excess oil in check. It’s your go-to for a balanced, clear, and less shiny face—without any greasy residue.
What We Like
- ✔️ Regulates oil without clogging pores
- ✔️ Lightweight texture with fast absorption
- ✔️ Soothes inflammation and redness
- ✔️ Ideal for oily and combination skin types
Shake It Up: For Dull, Congested Skin That Needs a Reset
Shake It Up Facial Oil is perfect when oily skin also feels dull or tired. This energising blend includes tea tree and grapefruit oils to detox your pores, smooth texture, and bring back your natural glow—without clogging or irritating.
What We Like
- ✔️ Helps clear congestion and breakouts
- ✔️ Detoxifies pores with clarifying essential oils
- ✔️ Brightens and refreshes oily skin
- ✔️ Great for acne-prone or tired-looking skin
How to Build a Routine for Oily Skin with Facial Oils
Facial oils work best when layered properly. For oily skin, the goal is to support your natural barrier and help the skin self-regulate without overwhelming it.
Morning routine
Start with a gentle gel cleanser to remove oil and buildup while keeping your skin calm. Use a toner to lightly refine pores and prepare your skin for better absorption. Apply two to three drops of facial oil on slightly damp skin to lock in hydration and balance sebum levels. Finish with sunscreen to protect your skin from UV-triggered oil production and inflammation.
Evening routine
Begin with a gentle cleanser to clear away makeup and impurities. Follow with a hydrating serum to replenish moisture. Press a few drops of facial oil into your skin to help it recover overnight and stay balanced by morning.
Pro tip
Add a drop of Run The Show to your moisturiser. This boosts hydration without heaviness and helps strengthen your skin barrier.
Real Results: Before and After
“I used to blot my skin constantly throughout the day. Nothing ever worked. Every product either dried me out or broke me out. I tried Shake It Up and within a week, my skin felt smoother, more even, and far less oily by midday. Two weeks later, my breakouts reduced and my skin had this healthy glow I hadn’t seen in years.”
“I was always scared of using oils on my face because I thought it would make things worse. But after reading about how the right oils can help balance oily skin, I decided to try Run The Show. It felt light and calming from the first use. Within days, my skin looked less red and shiny, and I wasn’t breaking out as much. It’s the only thing that’s ever worked without irritating my skin.”
Why HotChi Is the Best Brand for Oily Skin
Most skin concerns aren’t just about skin. Up to 80% of issues like breakouts, oil imbalance, or dullness are triggered by stress. When your body is overwhelmed, your skin responds with inflammation, excess oil, and sensitivity.
HotChi approaches skincare differently. Our facial oils are powered by therapeutic scent blends designed to calm your nervous system as you breathe them in. Each time you apply a HotChi oil, you're doing more than skincare — you're creating a moment to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
The HotChi Ritual: Skincare That Helps Lower Cortisol (Which Is the Cause of Oily Skin)
What sets HotChi apart is not just what’s in our bottles — it’s the ritual behind them. Our skincare routine is designed to help your body and mind slow down, creating a moment of calm that naturally lowers cortisol levels. When stress is high, your skin produces more oil and inflammation. That’s why emotional care is just as important as ingredients.
How to Do the HotChi Ritual
Turn your skincare routine into a calming, mindful moment:
- Apply 2–3 drops of facial oil to your palms
- Rub your hands together to warm the oil
- Bring your hands close to your nose
- Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment
- Exhale slowly through your mouth
- Repeat this breathing ritual 3 times
- Gently press the oil into your skin with both hands
This simple practice engages your senses, reduces stress, and helps your skin reset. It’s more than a beauty routine — it’s a moment of emotional balance that reflects back on your skin.
This blend of emotional care and skin support is what makes HotChi unique. Our oils work on two levels. They balance sebum, soothe irritation, and restore clarity to oily skin. At the same time, they help reduce stress with calming essential oils that support your mood and mindset.
- ✔️ Lightweight and fast absorbing
- ✔️ Formulated with therapeutic scent to support oily skin
- ✔️ Free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, and silicones
- ✔️ Vegan, cruelty-free, and made to bring balance to your skin and your senses
Clear skin begins when you create space to breathe. HotChi helps you build that moment into your everyday routine.
