Best Skincare Routine for Oily and Combination Skin

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Best Routine for Oily and Combination Skin

Balance oil without stripping your skin

By Lindsey Rapp  ·  Licensed Esthetician  ·  5 Min Read

Oily and combination skin get the same bad advice constantly: strip everything, skip moisturizer. It backfires almost every time. The routines that actually work do the opposite of what feels intuitive.

The Mistake

Why Skipping Moisturizer Backfires

When skin is stripped of moisture, it often compensates by producing more oil, not less. This is the single biggest mistake I see.

Skipping moisturizer to control shine usually backfires and makes oiliness worse.

The Routine

What to Use

Dermathod Soba Calm Cream

Soba Calm Cream

A lightweight moisturizer that proves oily skin still needs hydration.

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Acne and Oily Skin Routine Kit

Acne + Oily Skin Kit

A complete system to clear breakouts and reduce excess oil together.

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Balance Oily and Combination Skin

Shop the complete routine built for clearer, balanced skin.

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Frequently Asked

Should oily skin use moisturizer?Yes. Skipping it often makes skin produce more oil to compensate.

Why does my oily skin still feel dehydrated?Oil and hydration are different things, skin can be oily and lack water at the same time.

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