How to Get Rid of Oily, Ashy Skin This Summer: A Facial Routine for Black Girls

Let’s be real: the summer sun hits different when you have melanin-rich skin. But with it comes two major issues—excess oil and random ashy patches that just won’t stay moisturized. The struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be your reality.

If your forehead gets shiny 10 minutes after washing your face, or your cheeks still look dry no matter how much lotion you use, keep reading. This skincare routine is made for you.

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Step 1: Cleanse Without Stripping

Use a gentle, non-foaming cleanser or a natural goat’s milk soap like our Oats & Aloe Bar. It cleanses while locking in hydration—no tight skin feeling.

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Step 2: Tone to Balance pH

Alcohol-free toners with aloe or rosewater help calm the skin and reduce shine without causing dryness or irritation. Look for ones that soothe and hydrate.

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Step 3: Hydrate—Not Just Moisturize

Oily skin still needs hydration. Use a lightweight serum or mist with aloe, then seal it in with a light layer of our Nubian Queen Body Butter. Yes, body butter—but just a dab—because your melanin deserves rich nutrients, even on your face.

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Step 4: Protect with SPF

Melanin still needs protection. Use a Black girl–friendly sunscreen that won’t leave you looking gray or purple. Look for mineral-based SPF with no white cast.

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Step 5: Weekly Exfoliation

Use a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week to remove buildup that causes uneven texture and excess oil. Our Coffee Scrub is gentle enough for the face and helps keep pores clear.

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Final Tip: Stay Consistent

A solid summer routine doesn’t need 10 steps. Just the right ones.

✨ Your glow doesn’t have to come with grease.
✨ Your skin can be soft and shine-free.
✨ Your melanin doesn’t have to fight for hydration.

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