People with oily skin tend to think that they do not need to apply moisturizer because their skin shows no visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and creases. The truth is their skin actually looks dull and rough at closer inspection and usually prone to acne due to the excess production of body oil. To combat the oiliness they usually wash their face more and use stronger facial cleansers, astringents and toners to minimize the shine. These types of products though can dry out the skin and cause it to be irritated and produce more oil. It is therefore very important that a person with oily skin look for a moisturizer that is formulated specially for that skin type. The following tips will help in choosing the best brands of skin moisturizer for oily skin.
- Although well known brands such as L'Oreal, Clinique, Neutrogena, Shiseido, ZenMed and Olay have moisturizers specially formulated for oily skin, there are other brands that you can try that can give good results to protect and hydrate your oily skin. A good oily skin moisturizer depends on the ingredients that are used in its manufacture.
- Browse the beauty counters in malls and department stores and read the labels of the moisturizers that are on display. Look for those that are identified as good for oily skin.
- Look for a moisturizer that is oil-free and in lotion form rather than cream. Cream moisturizers are thicker and contain other ingredients that can clog your pores rather than protect them.
- A good moisturizer for oily skin should also contain exfoliating ingredients, free from fragrance and hypo-allergenic. It is also recommended that you choose that brand that has at least an SPF 15 rating. Olay has one with SPF.
- The moisturizer should not contain petrolatum, Vitamin E and/or mineral oil as these ingredients clog the pores more and will cause blackheads and acne to form on your skin.
- Choose a moisturizer that contains organic ingredients like aloe vera and tea tree oil, which are antiseptics and will help heal the acne and other skin breakouts. Find one in gel form or if possible in water-based form that is lighter and easier to apply and can be absorbed by the skin to better keep the moisture within.
- Consult your dermatologist and ask for recommendations. The professional skin care specialist will know what will be the best skin moisturizer to use for your skin type and will base the recommendation on the general condition of your skin.
- Find consumer reviews on moisturizing products for oily skin. The satisfaction rating from satisfied consumers can be used as gauge to look for the right product. Remember though that each person's skin type is different and a product that gave good results for someone may not do the same for you. See if they have testers or small, trial size so you will spend less while looking for the right one.
The best brand of skin moisturizer for oily skin is one that contains all the ingredients that will help keep your skin oil-free, hydrated, smooth and supple. Choose one that will work best for your skin, whether it is a popular cosmetic brand or one of the lesser known ones.
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