The Oil Defence System
The Oil Defence System
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How It's Made
Oily skin isn't a hygiene problem. It's a biology problem.
Men produce significantly more sebum than women it's testosterone, not a lack of washing. Stripping the skin with harsh cleansers just triggers more oil production to compensate. The Oil Defence System works with that biology instead of fighting it: gentle cleansing that doesn't strip, targeted oil regulation that works at the source, and brightening treatment for the dark marks oily, breakout-prone skin tends to leave behind.
Four products. One system. Shine controlled without the tight, stripped feeling that makes most men over-cleanse and make the problem worse.
What's in the Box
Removes overnight oil and buildup without stripping the barrier a stripped barrier signals your skin to produce even more oil to compensate.
Zinc PCA regulates oil production at the source, not just absorbing what's already on the surface. Lightweight, invisible finish.
Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid fade the dark marks that oily, breakout-prone skin tends to leave behind long after the breakout itself is gone.
Zinc Oxide mineral protection with a matte, non-greasy finish no white cast, no added shine on top of oil control you're already working for.
How to Use
Every Morning
Cleanse with Daily Control Cleanser. Lukewarm water, not hot hot water strips the barrier further.
Brightening Serum C: 2–3 drops pressed across face. Allow 45 seconds to absorb before the next step.
Zinc Defence Gel: Thin layer across the T-zone and anywhere shine typically shows up first.
Finish with Active Shield SPF50.
Important: Skipping moisturiser because your skin already feels oily is the most common mistake here. Under-hydrated skin produces more oil to compensate, not less. This system is built to regulate oil, not eliminate hydration.
Key Ingredients Across the System
Zinc PCA
Helps regulate sebum output, targets breakout bacteria, and calms redness left over from breakouts.
Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid
Fades post-breakout dark marks and brightens uneven tone caused by past congestion.
Botanical Cleansing Complex
Removes oil and impurities without the harsh stripping that triggers rebound oil production.
Zinc Oxide
Broad-spectrum mineral SPF with a matte finish, formulated not to add shine on top of oil-control skin.
Full Ingredient Lists — INCI
Daily Control Cleanser
Aqua/Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water*, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Anisate, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract*, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Zinc Defence Gel
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Glycerin**, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc PCA, Aqua, Propanediol, Parfum, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Limonene***, Linalool***, Geraniol***, Citral***.
Brightening Serum C
Aqua/Water, Glycerin**, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium PCA, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ferulic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isoamyl Laurate, Triheptanoin, Potassium Hydroxide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Parfum/Fragrance, Cellulose, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Limonene***, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Geranyl Acetate***, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Linalool***, Pinene***, Geraniol***, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol***, Vanillin, Beta-Caryophyllene***, Carvone***.
Active Shield SPF50
Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Vegetable Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)****, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Hydrated Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil*, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)****, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Aqua/Water, Vanillin, Terpineol***, Linalyl Acetate***, Anethole***, Geraniol***.
*From organic farming · **Made using organic ingredients · ***From natural essential oils · ****Pure mineral pigments · All products: Vegan · Paraben-free · COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife
Questions
Won't the Brightening Serum C make oily skin worse?
No, it's a lightweight serum that absorbs fast. It treats dark marks left by breakouts; it doesn't add to the oil itself.
Can I use the Zinc Defence Gel twice a day?
Yes, morning and evening both work. Start with once daily for the first week if your skin is sensitive, then build up.
How long until oil production visibly changes?
Most men notice reduced midday shine within 2–3 weeks of consistent use. Zinc PCA works cumulatively, not instantly.
Is this suitable for combination skin, not just fully oily?
Yes. Apply the Zinc Defence Gel to the oily zones only typically the T-zone rather than the entire face.
Shine Controlled. Skin Clear.
Oil regulated at the source, not just wiped away by midday.
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