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Oily skin still needs a serum — the right one controls shine and pores without heaviness. Here are the best serum ingredients for oily skin in the humid Bangladesh climate, and what to skip.
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Oily skin benefits from a lightweight, water-based serum that balances oil and refines pores — not a heavy, occlusive one. Full routine: the oily-skin routine. Here is what to look for.
Best ingredients
- Niacinamide — the #1 for oily skin: regulates oil, minimises pores, evens tone. See best niacinamide.
- Salicylic acid (BHA) — keeps pores clear, reduces blackheads. See BHA and blackheads.
- Zinc (often with niacinamide) — helps oil control.
- Hyaluronic acid — light hydration so skin does not over-produce oil. See HA.
- Vitamin C (AM) — brightening + antioxidant, lightweight formulas.
What to skip
- Heavy oil-based or thick "nourishing" serums — too rich for oily skin in humidity.
- Do not skip hydration thinking it will "dry out" the oil — dehydrated oily skin makes *more* oil.
Trusted brands in BD
The Ordinary, COSRX, Minimalist, Some By Mi make excellent lightweight niacinamide/BHA serums. Buy genuine — see real vs fake.
How to use
Apply on clean, slightly damp skin, before moisturiser — see serum vs moisturiser and what not to mix. Sunscreen every morning.
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