




2-Step Oil Control Routine — Clears Pores & Reduces Sebum at the Source
A complete oily skin routine combining 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser and Serum for pore clearing with 10% Niacinamide to reduce sebum production daily. Addresses oil at every step — results visible in 1-2 weeks.
"My skin is less oily and breakouts have reduced significantly since starting this kit." — Ahmed
Skin Type: Oily and combination skin.
Targets: Oiliness, acne-prone skin, blemishes and enlarged pores.
Suited to: Ages 16+.
Patch test recommended if you have: a known aspirin allergy — this kit contains both Salicylic Acid and Azelaic Acid.
Consult your doctor before use if: you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use on: open wounds, active sunburn, or broken skin.
Do not combine with: Retinol or Glycolic Acid Toner on the same night — this kit already delivers Salicylic Acid at both the cleansing and serum steps.
Morning
Step 1: Cleanse
Use the 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Cleanser on damp skin. Massage gently for 60 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Step 2: Treat
Apply 2-3 drops of 10% Niacinamide Serum to clean, dry skin. Let it absorb fully.
Step 3: Moisturise and Protect
Follow with a moisturiser, then finish with SPF 50 Sunscreen.
Evening
Step 1: Cleanse
Repeat the SA Gel Cleanser step.
Step 2: Treat
Apply Niacinamide Serum again.
Step 3: Overnight Treatment
Apply 2-3 drops of the 2% Salicylic Acid Serum to dry skin. This is the kit's third product — a leave-on treatment used at night only, working overnight to clear deeper pore blockages that the cleanser alone cannot fully reach.
Step 4: Moisturise
Follow with a Ceramide Moisturiser to support your barrier overnight.
When to Use: Cleanser and Niacinamide Serum — morning and evening. Salicylic Acid Serum — evening only.
Common mistake to avoid: Starting the Salicylic Acid Serum nightly from day one. Begin every other night for the first week, then progress to nightly use as your skin builds tolerance.
Tip: Do not use the Salicylic Acid Serum alongside Retinol or Glycolic Acid Toner on the same night — you're already getting Salicylic Acid at two points in this routine.
SkinFactor's Oil Control Skincare Kit is a complete three-step routine for oily, acne-prone skin — the only combination that addresses excess oil at three different points in the skin's oil production and congestion cycle. Most people pick one product for oily skin. This kit gives you the complete system: pore clearing at the cleansing step, overnight deep-pore treatment, and daily sebum regulation at the source — all in the correct routine sequence, bundled at a reduced combined price.
Three steps. Three mechanisms. One complete routine:
Step 1 — 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Cleanser (Morning & Evening):
The SA Gel Cleanser opens every routine. As a BHA, salicylic acid is oil-soluble — it penetrates through the sebum on the skin surface and inside pores to loosen dead cell and oil blockages at the cleansing step. Sixty seconds of contact time before rinsing removes the excess sebum that Pakistan's heat accumulates between every wash, keeping the surface clear for the serum and niacinamide that follow.
Step 2 — 10% Niacinamide Serum (Morning & Evening):
The 10% Niacinamide Serum targets the cause of oily skin rather than just theconsequence. At 10%, niacinamide measurably reduces the sebum excretion rate — the actual rate at which sebaceous glands produce oil — with consistent daily use. This is the mechanism that creates long-term improvement in oiliness rather than just temporary surface mattification. Applied morning and evening after cleansing, it also minimises enlarged pore appearance, fades post-acne marks, and supports the skin barrier that active ingredient use temporarily disrupts.
Step 3 — 2% Salicylic Acid Serum (Evening only):
The SA Serum delivers leave-on BHA overnight. While the cleanser treats for 60 seconds before rinsing, the serum stays in the pore for eight or more hours — dissolving the deeper blockages that a rinse-off product cannot fully reach in one cleansing session. Applied after niacinamide in the evening routine, it works through the night during the skin's peak repair cycle when new pore blockages are most effectively cleared before they surface as active breakouts.
The complete daily routine:
Morning: SA Gel Cleanser (60 seconds, rinse) → Niacinamide Serum → moisturiser → SPF 50.
Evening: SA Gel Cleanser (60 seconds, rinse) → Niacinamide Serum → SA Serum (leave-on overnight) → ceramide moisturiser.
Why this combination produces better results than any single product:
The Salicylic acid Cleanser removes surface oil and begins clearing pores at the cleanse. The Niacinamide Serum reduces how much oil is produced to refill those pores within hours. The salicyic acid serum clears the deeper blockages overnight before they cause new breakouts. Each product addresses a different stage of the oily skin cycle — together they interrupt the cycle at every stage simultaneously.
For Pakistani skin specifically:
Pakistan's year-round heat and humidity drive above-average sebum production — creating the combination of shine, congestion, and recurring breakouts that this three-product kit is built to address. The niacinamide's oil regulation becomes particularly effective in high-sebum conditions; the salicylic acid's oil-solubility makes it more efficient in the oily environment it is designed for.
Results timeline:
Reduced shine and surface congestion within one to two weeks. Fewer new breakouts by weeks three to four. Measurable reduction in daily oiliness and visible improvement in pore appearance by weeks six to eight with consistent use of all three products in the correct sequence.
For the complete oily skin routine guide and how to introduce these products, read the complete salicylic acid guide and the complete niacinamide guide for Pakistani skin.
Cleanser, Niacinamide Serum and treatment Serum work together to control oil and clear acne.
Niacinamide's sebum regulation compounds with consistent use.
Oil control and congestion-clearing work together.
The most complete oil-and-acne routine in the range.
| Timeframe | What Changes |
|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | Reduced oiliness becomes noticeable first. |
| Week 2-4 | Pore appearance visibly refines as congestion clears. |
| Week 4-8 | Sustained oil control and continued acne improvement. |
| What Affects Results | This is the most complete routine for oily, acne-prone skin — pair with a Ceramide Moisturiser for barrier support. |




