Skincare brand The Ordinary reports that UV exposure increases oiliness and congestion in summer skin and outlines an oil-control regimen using its products on its U.S. website on July 1, 2026.

The article stated that ultraviolet radiation generated reactive oxygen species on the skin’s surface, affecting skin cells and sebum lipids. It said higher sebum levels might reflect a response to increased oxidative stress.

The Ordinary advised starting routines with gentle cleansers to remove sweat, oil, dirt, and impurities without stripping the skin, citing its Squalane Cleanser and Glucoside Foaming Cleanser as options.

It recommended niacinamide as an oil-balancing ingredient to target excess sebum and reduce visible shine, highlighting its Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% water-based serum for oily and congestion-prone skin.

The company urged the use of lightweight moisturizers to maintain hydration and support the skin barrier, including its Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, and Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion.

The article said broad-spectrum sunscreen should be the final daytime step and promoted The Ordinary’s UV Filters SPF 45 Serum as a lightweight, non-comedogenic option providing broad-spectrum protection and hydration.

Source: https://theordinary.com/en-us/blog/oiliness-and-congestion.html