Best moisturizers for oily skin:
When looking for a moisturizer for oily skin, it is important to look for a product that is non comedogenic, lightweight and is oil free but will still hydrate the skin.
Here is some general tips when looking to buy a moisturizer for oily skin.
- Look for lightweight, oil-free moisturizers that won’t clog pores or feel heavy on your oily skin.
- Avoid moisturizers with added fragrances or essential oils, as these type of moisturizers tends to irritate the skin and could potentially lead to more acne breakouts.
- Choose products that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, or glycerin, which hydrate the skin without adding excess oil.
- Look out for ingredients like salicylic acid, azelaic acid and retinols that is effective to control oil levels in the skin and help to keep the skin exfoliated.
- Consider trying gel or gel-cream formulas, which tend to absorb quickly and provide hydration without feeling greasy.
Below are a few very popular moisturizers that are specifically formulated to assist with oily and acne prone skin.
- La Roche Posay Effaclar K+
- This is a light, fast-absorbing gel for oily, blemish-prone skin. It prevents oxidation of the current and recurring blackheads.
- Contains Beta-Lipohydroxy Acid (LHA), which is similar to salicylic acid that will help to reduce the formation of new acne lesions
- It is important to use your SPF 50 daily while using this product!
- La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo+
- Formulated with ingredients that will help prevent post acne marks, soothe inflamed skin and restore the skin’s barrier while reducing the number and severity of acne blemishes, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- Their patented key ingredient, Procerad™, will help to minimize the formation of dark spots.
- It also contains a few different ingredients like salicylic acid, linoleic acid and Zinc PCA that will help to regulate oil/sebum production.
- Lamelle Clarity AM
- A lightweight daily moisturizer that contains specialized ingredients to provide anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits.
- This product is also ideal for daytime and night time usage.
- Some key ingredients:
- Azelaic acid: exfoliating and reducing dark marks.
- Tea tree: anti bacterial and anti inflammatory.
- Allantoin is soothing and hydrating.
- Salicylic acid is a gentle exfoliant and helps to reduce any blockages due to dead skin cells and too much oil on the skin.
- Lamelle Clarity PM
- Suitable for mild to moderate acne. This night time product contains a retinoic acid ester that will provide you with similar benefits as a prescribed topical retinoid therapy without the side effects.
- Important to use your SPF 50 daily while using this product, as the retinoic acid will make your skin more sensitive to sun exposure and UV rays.
- Mesoestetic acne one
- A potent night time acne treatment that reduces active breakouts, inflammation, limit sebum production and improves skin texture and pore size. This product contains a blend of exfoliating and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as salicylic acid, mandelic acid and a retinol complex.
- Salicylic acid is great for light exfoliation and regulating oil production.
- Mandelic acid additionally helps to keep the skin exfoliated.
- While the retinol complex will also focus on skin texture and cell renewal.
- Due to the retinol complex and mixture of active ingredients, your SPF is a must during the day!
- NeoStrata sheer hydration SPF 40
- The perfect everyday moisturizer for problematic skin! This product gently exfoliates the skin while regulating oil production and improved hydration levels in the skin.
- Salicylic acid and Phytotal® help to reduce oil in the skin and unclog pores.
- NeoGlycosamine® is proven to speed up cell turnover.
- Vitamin E will make the skin feel hydrated and nourished while delivering its antioxidant effects to the skin.
It is important to keep in mind that everyone’s skin is different and will react different with products, it is always best to consult with an expert on what moisturizers will suit your skin best, especially when undergoing prescription treatments for acne. Maintaining a healthy skin at home and making sure you are treating it with the correct ingredients will help give you the best results.
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