Hi, can anyone suggest a proper skincare routine for oily-dehydrated skin. Main skin concerns are dehydration and redness. Male(26) from India. I would like to keep it minimal (Cleanser, Serum, Moisturiser)
New to serums & recently started using a 5% niacinamide serum (indian brand) on cleansed dry skin. It brightened my skin but gave some temporary red bumps, so discontinued it. Maybe i should have applied on a damp skin.
I mostly stay at home, so barely use sunscreen.
I'd say go as simple as possible - all fragrance-free, sunscreen in the morning if going outside, moisturizer with 2-4% niacinamide if not; cleanser at night followed by the same moisturizer. This simple routine should help restore your skin barrier, taking care of the redness and dehydration. Once your skin gets better, you can consider adding azelaic acid to your routine to help control the oiliness.