How to Choose a Soap for Oily Skin
It's tempting to assume oily skin needs the harshest, most stripping cleanser available, but that approach often backfires by triggering even more oil production.
Avoid Over-Stripping
Soaps that leave skin feeling extremely tight and dry can actually trigger the skin to produce more oil to compensate, creating a cycle that's counterproductive for oily skin.
Prioritise Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
Charcoal is a well-known ingredient for drawing out excess surface oil and impurities without necessarily over-drying the skin, making it a useful addition for an oily-skin-focused bar.
Don't Skip Hydrating Botanicals
Aloe Vera and Centella Asiatica help maintain comfort after cleansing, which matters even for oily skin — comfortable, balanced skin produces less excess oil over time than chronically irritated skin.
A Formulation Built for This
AYHURA's Acne Expert Soap was formulated with exactly this balance in mind — Charcoal and Salicylic Acid for oil and pore control, paired with calming botanicals for comfort.