As the scorching summer days arrive, Vietnamese combination-oily skin faces a significant "challenge" as high temperatures combined with environmental pollution cause sebaceous glands to overproduce. This is prime time for acne bacteria to proliferate and leave behind stubborn dark spots.

To control this condition, a scientific skincare routine should not only focus on acne treatment but also incorporate dark spot prevention and strengthening the skin's protective barrier. Let oh!oh! help you establish a specialized skincare regimen for oily, acne-prone skin during the hot season.

1. Multi-level cleansing: The key to clear pores

In hot and dusty environments, cleansing is a crucial first step. Absolutely clean skin prevents acne bacteria from growing and helps active ingredients absorb more effectively.

• Morning: Prioritize gentle cleansing to remove excess oil and impurities after a long night, preparing the skin for subsequent skincare steps.

• Evening: oh!oh! recommends Double Cleansing or Triple Cleansing to ensure complete removal of sunscreen, dirt, and microscopic pollutants.
  

Suggested cleansing duo from oh!oh!:

✦ Xylica Micellar Cleansing Water: A micellar cleansing water containing 1% Cica complex and AQUAXYL. This product not only deeply cleanses but also maintains an ideal pH, providing an instant smooth, fresh feeling without the need for rinsing.

✦ Microx Cleanser: Utilizes special Active Oxygen technology to detoxify skin and remove deep-seated sebum from pores. A complex of multi-functional peptides combined with Panthenol helps protect the natural barrier and minimize aging effects right from the cleansing step.

2. Toning & Exfoliating: "Paving the way" for healthy skin

Instead of physical products that can easily cause friction and damage inflamed acne spots, chemical exfoliation is the optimal choice for oily skin.

✦ BHA 2% toner : With an ideal 2% Salicylic Acid concentration, this product helps shed dead skin cells and clean accumulated sebum deep within pores. This is a perfect primer for radiant skin free of congestion.

✦ EOX Defending Tonique: For days when skin is sensitive or dehydrated due to the heat, you can alternate with a soothing toner containing German Chamomile extract and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and protect the skin from external aggressors.

3. Treatment & Recovery: The power of 20% Niacinamide

The concern about using treatments in summer due to irritation is common. However, choosing the right "multi-functional" active ingredient like Niacinamide will optimize treatment effectiveness without overwhelming the skin.

✦ oh!oh! Skin Health Serum: Featuring 20% Niacinamide and 2% Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG), this product delivers exceptional efficacy in treating acne and evening skin tone. Its biggest advantage is its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that doesn't pill – a subtle experience rarely found in high-concentration Niacinamide products today.

Details at: oh!oh! Skin Health Serum with 20% Niacinamide

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✦ oh!oh! Oatmere Serum: To accelerate the healing process of post-acne lesions, the presence of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and Oat Extract is essential. This product helps "comfort" the skin, reduce redness, and prevent the risk of forming depressed scars.

Discover now: Why is oh!oh! Oatmere Serum a savior for sensitive skin?

4. Suggested optimal skincare routine

To allow active ingredients to work effectively without conflicts, oh!oh! suggests you divide your routine as follows:

To maximize the efficacy of active ingredients without causing conflicts, oh!oh! suggests the following schedule:

Morning Routine:

1. Cleanse: Gentle Microx Cleanser.

2. Tone: Soothing EOX Defending Tonique.

3. Treat: oh!oh! Skin Health Serum.

4. Moisturize: Lightweight moisturizer.

5. Protect: Broad-spectrum sunscreen (Mandatory).

Evening Routine:

1. Deep Cleanse: Xylica Micellar makeup remover + Microx Cleanser.

2. Renew: oh!oh! BHA 2% Toner (Use alternately on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays).

3. Treat: oh!oh! Skin Health Serum.

4. Repair: oh!oh! Oatmere Serum (Use after treatment serum or alternately on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays).

5. Seal: Lightweight moisturizer.

5. Sunscreen: The final protective shield

All skincare efforts will be meaningless without protection. UV rays and blue light intensify dark spots and weaken the skin's immune system. Prioritize sunscreens with a Lightweight, breathable, and non-clogging texture for acne-prone skin during 40°C summer days.

Controlling oily and acne-prone skin in the summer is not difficult if you understand your skin's needs and choose the right active ingredients. A scientific routine will accelerate the skin improvement process by more than 50% and maintain long-term healthy skin.

Contact oh!oh! for our specialists to help you establish a personalized skincare regimen.