Managing oily skin can feel as futile as fixing a leaky faucet. Until you find the right tools to slow the steady, shiny progression that forms over your brow, it feels impossible to solve.
Those tools are, in fact, grooming products. You need a good cleanser to wash away excess grime without drying the skin. You need a good moisturizer (or two) that prevents pores from clogging and preserves this balance. And between the two, you need a toner, which is unique to your skin type. Toners are best used for guys with oily or combination skin, and they seep deep into your freshly cleansed face to further unclog pores, since the cleanser probably didn’t rid of everything. Most importantly, though, they honor the moisture levels in your skin by slowing oil production without parching it. They’re unlike other oil-eliminating products, such as astringents, which obliterate all moisture and dry out the skin. A good toner will do the job responsibly.
So, think of it this way: The cleanser cleans the slate and unclogs pores. The toner balances oil production and further empties the pores. And the moisturizer preserves the hydration levels in the skin without making skin even more oily. For the sake of this article, though, we’ll focus on the toners. Here are six that work well to balance oil production, if your shiny skin feels otherwise impossible to manage.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner
Skin-soothing tea tree oil is the banner ingredient here, and works to calm irritation and disinfect the skin. (Thus, The Body Shop’s toner is an effective post-shave soother — try it out before applying your after-shave balm.) It helps minimize pores and keep them clear, to prevent oil buildup and breakouts. It’s one of the most cost-effective options on any list, too, and The Body Shop carries an entire affordable line of tea-tree products to help soothe and balance skin.
