Moisturizing cream for oily skin: is it necessary or not?

Why you need a moisturizer for oily skin

There is a myth that oily skin does not need to be moisturized – only thoroughly cleaned (preferably “to a squeak”) or even dried. Actually it is not. Insufficient hydration, too frequent exfoliation or intensive cleansing can damage the protective properties of the skin and disrupt its hydrolipid balance.

All of the above can not only increase the vulnerability of the skin to aggressive environmental factors, but also make it dehydrated, as well as reduce the ability of the upper layer of the epidermis to retain moisture. What’s more, overly thorough cleansing and drying of the skin can lead to too intense work of the sebaceous glands and excessive production of sebum (sebum), turning the problem into a vicious circle.

In addition, oily skin, like any other, is exposed to external factors such as wind, frost, dry indoor air, which also causes a feeling of dryness, tightness, and discomfort.

How to choose moisturizers for oily skin

So, we found out why oil-prone skin really needs regular hydration. Let’s now figure out what are the signs to choose a moisturizer for the face and other moisturizers for oily skin?

Materials

Oily skin care products can have not only moisturizing, but also some additional properties – for example:

Protective: moisturizing cream for oily skin may contain components that help restore the hydrolipidic barrier and maintain the protective functions of the skin. For example, in La Roche Posay products you can find squalane, which is responsible for strengthening the protective barrier.

soothing: Moisturizing or cleansing cream for oily and problem skin may also contain ingredients (particularly niacinamide – as in La Roche Posay cosmetics) that help soothe problem skin.

Mattifying: Annatto extract, which is part of one or another cream for oily skin, can reduce oily skin. Mattifying components help to remove excess sebum and the appearance of an unpleasant shine on the skin.

Sunscreen: The composition of the product includes sunscreens designed to protect the skin from the aggressive effects of ultraviolet rays, dryness and photoaging. It is good to include such funds in your arsenal of morning care.

Features

Owners of oily or combination skin know that there are important features of moisturizing creams for oily and problematic skin, therefore, as a rule, follow the information on the package. For example, you can pay attention to the following parameters:

non-comedogenic: one of the features that should be considered when choosing any products for oily skin, including a moisturizer. It means that the product does not clog pores and does not provoke the formation of black and white dots.

Light texture: Problematic skin types tend to instinctively choose light moisturizers for oily skin that don’t feel greasy or sticky on the face.

Ease of use: care products should be easy to use. Try to choose products according to the needs of your skin, taking into account your rhythm of life. Do not forget that cosmetics are applied to cleansed skin and it is necessary to collect a portion of the cream, for example, from a jar with clean hands.

Basic rules for oily skin care

Let’s take a look at the main stages of oily skin care and find out if there are any features for oily, combination or problem skin.

Purification

At this stage, it is important to choose products that will not only thoroughly cleanse oily skin without damaging its protective barrier, but also gently moisturize it. We advise you to pay attention to the products of the La Roche Posay range, in particular, the soothing cleansing cream-gel against imperfections EFFACLAR H ISO-BIOME (Efaclar Ash Iso-Biom), which has a delicate, creamy texture.

Exfoliation

Oily skin may need gentle and gentle exfoliation and removal of dead skin particles from the upper layer of the epidermis. For this, delicate products based on acids are suitable – for example, with salicylic acid in the composition.

Moisturizing and nourishing

Day and night creams and lotions are usually responsible for this function, which are applied to cleansed and toned skin. As a moisturizing day cream for oily skin, we recommend the EFFACLAR H ISO-BIOME ultra-soothing anti-blemish repair treatment from the La Roche Posay range. The product is non-comedogenic, has a non-greasy, non-sticky texture.

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