Myth or Fact: You shouldn't use moisturiser if you have oily skin.
By David Rooney
Oily Skin? Here’s Why Skipping Moisturiser Might Be Making It More Oily.
Let’s get one thing clear: There’s no direct clinical study proving that skipping moisturiser makes your skin produce more oil.
But here’s what dermatologists see in the real world.
Over and over again: Patients with oily skin who start using the right moisturiser often see their oil levels balance out.
That midday slick? Reduced.
Breakouts? Less intense.
Skin? Calmer, more consistent.
But I’m Already Shiny. Why Would I Add Moisture?
We get it. If your face is reflecting light like a glazed donut by 10am, adding a moisturiser sounds like overkill. But oily skin does not equal hydrated skin.
Dehydrated skin is a lack of water, and when your skin is dehydrated, it can become irritated, inflamed, and yes potentially more oily.
Add hydration with a moisturiser and your skin starts to balance out. Which means less oil, and blackheads. Just smoother, brighter, more hydrated skin.
So what should you use instead?
We're glad you asked.
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No shine. No congestion. No breakouts. Just proper hydration. Andstronger, calmer, more balanced skin over time. Finally, your face has a new normal.
