I can see why this question is asked all the time. Your skin is oily, and you know that you're supposed to wear moisturizer, but when you put it on, it makes you even more greasy, so naturally, you don't wear it. I get it, and honestly, I would've probably though the same thing if I'd had oily skin when I was younger.
First things first. There is NEVER an excuse to not wear moisturize. Ever.
Got it?
Good.
Now, oily skin is one of the hardest skin types to treat. There are so many different factors than can cause an excess oiliness, and unless you know exactly what causes it, it can feel like you're fighting an uphill battle. For the most part, oiliness is caused by dehydration in the skin, whether that be from not drinking enough water, using too drying ingredients. on your skin, or even eating too much salt.
Unless you have a chronic oil problem (yes this is actually a thing), you're more than likely battling dehydrated skin. I'd say for the most part, if you have acneic skin, you've got oil. In many cases, you treat acne with an ingredient that will dry it out. You want all the bacteria gone and for those lesions to dry up. This is very true, however, there are many acne systems that don't include a moisturizer. Ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and retinoids are EXTREMELY drying, which is great for acne but not so great for the rest of your face. Since these ingredients strip the skin of moisture, you have to put that moisture back into the skin. A good moisturizer for an acneic skin type would be something light weight and continuous infusing.
There are also cases where the skin is super oily and red but there's no acne. In this case, you want to use cleansers with ingredients like clay or charcoal, that will help to absorb excess oil and rebalance the skin. A good moisturizer in this case would be something also lightweight, but oil free as well.
In any case, you should never be using a product that has alcohol! That includes cleansers, toners, AND moisturizers! It's also good to stay away from products that have tea tree and witch hazel. These ingredients are AMAZING for spot treating but TERRIBLE all over your face. Remember too, well balanced and moisturized skin is supple and glowwy. Seeing shine on your face is a sign of healthy skin, you just have to know how much shine is too much shine.
If you feel like you can't get your skin under control, stop reading this and go see your aesthetician or dermatologist. A monthly facial can do WONDERS for any skin type and your dermatologist can help you if products alone don't help. Never be afraid to ask for help!
Peace,
Megan
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