Men’s skin is naturally oiler than women’s but some men are especially prone to oiliness and, as a result, spots and blemishes too. What’s more, hot weather can make things worse by stimulating the sebum-producing sebaceous glands, so start your oil-busting regime by cleansing skin thoroughly with Lab Series Skincare For Men Oil Control Face Wash 125ml £18.00.

Menaji Anti-Shine Powder £19.50 Blot out excess oil and keep skin matt and flawless with this best-selling anti-shine powder made especially for male skin and used by a host of male celebrities. Dermalogica Skin Purifying Wipes x20 £11.70 Cut through grease and grime in seconds with these brilliant cleansing wipes, impregnated with spot-busting Triclosan. Perfect for desk drawers, gym bags or travel kits.

This won’t dry out skin like some soaps can, which is important since stripping skin of all it’s natural oils can stimulate further oil production – the last thing you want! Apply with warm (not hot) water and gently massage in, focusing on problem areas around the chin, forehead and nose.

 

The oil your skin produces might be essential for its overall protection, but too much of the stuff can wreak havoc with your appearance. So mop up excess oil twice a week with a clay mask like DDF Sulfur Therapeautic Mask 113g £34, which also unclogs blocked pores and helps prevent spots.

Clay is highly absorbent so is perfect for oily skins. Then follow up with Anthony Astringent Oil Control Toner Pads x60 £20 to eliminate impurities, reduce daily shine and tighten pores, leaving skin matte but hydrated.

Molton Brown Instant Matte Shine Control 30ml £29.00 Perfect for mattifying skin before meetings, presentations or important dates this de-greaser instantly reduces shine and minimizes pore size.

It’s a myth that oily skin doesn’t need moisturising (oil and water are two different things after all) but you do need to use the right moisturiser. Go for an oil-free one like NV Perricone Pore Refining Moisturiser 60ml £39.50 which adds moisture but also tackles the enlarged pores and blemishes associated with oily skin. And that’s it – skin’s very own environmental disaster averted!