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As temperatures rise, your oily skin doesn’t have to equate to unwanted shine. The secret to tackling oily skin lies in a well–thought–out summer–ready routine, – featherlight sunscreens, purifying cleansers, and breathable hydration that will leave your skin radiant, and never greasy. We look through our range from Medik8 and Calecim Professional to find summer skincare must–haves for keeping your complexion cool, clear, and refined, all summer long….
1. Cleanse
Oilier skin still needs gentle cleansing to remove sweat, pollution and excess oil without stripping the barrier. Seek out foaming gels with light exfoliants as these dissolve surface oil and dead skin to unclog pores, yet leave skin balanced.
Medik8 Clarifying Foam
A creamy foaming cleanser loaded with AHAs (like L–mandelic acid) and salicylic acid (BHA) to exfoliate and dissolve impurities. This pH–balanced foam deeply purifies congested skin, reducing blemishes and shine without over–drying It leaves skin feeling calmer and more even, ready for the next steps.
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
A resurfacing gel cleanser with mango and willow bark extract. Its dual AHA/BHA blend gently breaks down oil and dead cells, refining pores and brightening tone. Use this morning and night to sweep away oil and prep skin for lighter hydration. ( CALECIM Professional’s philosophy is to follow cleansing with a serum. They don’t offer a specific cleanser, but after washing apply a hydrating serum (below) to protect the barrier.)
2. Treat
After cleansing, target oil control and pore refinement with concentrated serums and creams. Choose lightweight, fast–absorbing formulas that mattify, balance oil production, and hydrate just enough.
Medik8 Press & Clear (2% BHA Tonic)
A leave–on exfoliating toner containing 2% salicylic acid and tranexamic acid. It visibly clarifies pores and reduces blackheads within days, while soothing irritated skin. In trials 7 days of use “visibly clarified skin” and 14 days saw “reduced pores & blackheads”. The gentle formula (with aloe and sake extract) is non–sticky and even improves barrier health as it clears oiliness.
Medik8 Clarity Peptides
A lightweight serum with 10% niacinamide plus peptides. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is good for oily skin. It soothes redness and balances oil while hydrating and supporting the skin’s barrier. This serum calms congestion and boosts natural radiance, giving dull, oily skin a healthy glow.
Medik8 Balance Moisturiser + Glycolic Acid Activator
A two–step probiotic mattifier system. The gel moisturiser is light and oil–free, helping to mattify and smooth excess oil all day. Twice a week you add a few drops of the glycolic–activator, which gently exfoliates to speed renewal. Together they leave skin refined and even: in use it “leaves skin visibly smooth and mattified” with less redness – ideal for oilier complexions.
CALECIM Professional Serum (PTT-6®)
A regenerative stem–cell serum rich in PTT-6® proteins. Applied after cleansing (morning or night), it supports skin repair and elasticity. Clinical data show this serum can boost elastin by 56% and increase hyaluronic acid by 83% in the skin. In practice it keeps skin supple and calm, accelerating recovery from any irritation. For oily–prone skin, the extra collagen and HA help balance oiliness by strengthening the barrier and making texture smoother.
CALECIM Restorative Hydration Cream
A lightweight gel–creme (often used at night) that intensely hydrates without heaviness. It’s proven to “deeply hydrate and replenish” even very dull skin. Use a pea–sized amount to lock in moisture after treatments. It won’t clog pores but will plump the skin’s moisture reserves, preventing rebound oiliness.
3. Protect
No summer routine is complete without a high–performance sunscreen, especially for oily skin, you need formulas that shield UV rays without adding shine. Opt for modern, lightweight textures:
Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+
A non–nano mineral sunscreen (zinc/titanium) that offers broad–spectrum SPF50+ protection. Its advanced formula glides on smoothly and leaves a semi–matte finish, ideal for oilier skin types. Because it uses only physical filters, it both absorbs and reflects UV light without greasy emollients. It also contains antioxidants and anti–pollution boosters to neutralise free radicals. Overall, it provides powerful protection and a velvety, oil–free feel.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+ PA++++
A daily moisturiser + sunscreen hybrid. This skin–correcting cream offers SPF50+ and even a DNA–repair enzyme (photolyase) for anti–ageing sun defence. Its weightless gel texture sinks in quickly. Clinically, it shields against UVA/UVB and infrared, pollution and blue light, so it’s perfect for hot days out. (Use a 10p–sized amount each morning; you can layer makeup on top.)
Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30
A lighter SPF30 option (also broad–spectrum) formulated as a sheer gel. It doubles as an antioxidant–rich moisturiser and SPF, offering 5–star UVA protection. This breathable formula is great under makeup or on less intense sun days. It defends against UV and even environmental aggressors like pollution and glycation while feeling weightless on the skin. For all sunscreens, apply as the last step of your morning routine. A quarter of a teaspoon for face/neck and reapply every 2-3 hours outdoors. Even on cloudy days or after workouts, consistent use will keep oil flare–ups in check by preventing UV–triggered inflammation.
Ready to glow this summer?
At The Doctors Laser Clinic, we recommend pairing these professional–grade cleansers, treatments and sunscreens to keep oily skin balanced, refined and radiant all season long. Book in for a consultation at the clinic to discuss precise routine and explore our full range of Medik8 and CALECIM® Professional products to keep your complexion clear and well cared for all through the summer months.
