A lack of hydration can trigger a host of skin problems.
Moisturizers can help offset fluid loss due to environmental factors, such as cold weather, or other causes.
This article will help you to better understand thebiology of your skinand what is needed to keep it healthy.
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Hydration vs. Oil
People often mistake skin oil for skin hydration.
Moreover, the very act of stripping away these oils promotes the loss of moisture.
In the end, hydrated skin is healthy skin.
Without ample moisture, the appearance and protective function of the skin can be severely compromised.
This can lead to the clogging of the pores and the development of morepimples.
Acne and Moisturizing
Many acne ingredients have a profound drying effect on the skin.
This includes topicalretinoidslikeRetin-A (tretinoin)andisotretinoinor topical antibacterials like benzoyl peroxide.
Using a moisturizer daily is the single best defense to avoiding these and othercommon side effects.
Moisturizers for Oily Skin
There are many moisturizers created specifically for oily skin.
These products are light, fast-absorbing, and won’t leave your skin feeling slick or looking shiny.
Occlusive agents like petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, paraffin, and squalene are usually quite greasy.
If you have oily skin, silicone derivatives like dimethicone orcyclomethiconeare not greasy if used on their own.
The first step is to ensure that they’re drinking enough water and the entire body is properly hydrated.
Some acne treatment products, like retinoids, dry the skin and increase hydration needs.
Beyond that, certain moisturizers prove to be better options for people with oily skin than others are.
Their ingredients seal in skin moisture and help to draw in moisture from deeper skin layers.
You may want to try different moisturizers until you find the products that work best for you.
Take the time to choose the right moisturizer by reading ingredient labels and asking yourdermatologistorestheticianfor recommendations.
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