Oily skin types are plagued year-round by issues like persistent shine, enlarged pores, and recurring breakouts. Blindly using harsh oil-control products can actually damage the skin barrier, triggering a vicious cycle of 'the more you control, the oilier it gets'. In fact, a variety of plant-derived ingredients from nature, with their mild yet targeted conditioning properties, can address oiliness at its root, restoring the skin to a healthy state of oil-moisture balance.

Tea tree essential oil is a 'star oil-controller' for oily skin. Extracted from the leaves and branches of the tea tree, it contains terpinen-4-ol, a compound that precisely inhibits excessive sebum production by the sebaceous glands. It also boasts antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, effectively preventing acne and pimples caused by clogged pores. Unlike chemical oil-control ingredients, tea tree essential oil is gentle and non-irritating. For daily use, mix it with toner or spot-apply it on the T-zone (the area most prone to oiliness) to quickly reduce shine and keep skin fresh.

Witch hazel extract excels at the dual functions of conditioning and repairing. It regulates the skin’s oil-secretion rhythm to reduce surface oil buildup, while its tannic acid content tightens enlarged pores, leaving skin texture smoother and more refined. More importantly, witch hazel has soothing and calming properties—it alleviates redness and sensitivity caused by oil imbalance in oily skin, repairs the damaged skin barrier, and fundamentally reduces recurring oiliness. It is particularly suitable for combination skin types that are oily on the surface but dry underneath.

In addition, peppermint extract and green tea extract are also excellent choices for oily skin. Peppermint extract delivers an instant cooling sensation, inhibiting oil secretion while soothing skin irritation and overheating. Green tea is rich in polyphenols, which offer powerful antioxidant effects—they neutralize free radicals, reduce blackheads caused by oil oxidation, and enhance the skin’s resistance to external aggressors.