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Should You Use Moisturizer With Oily Skin?

by Lindsey Rose Black

March 25, 2016

When your skin tends to be on the oily side, the thought of slathering it with moisturizer might make you run screaming. But slow down there! If you've never really taken the time to ask yourself, "Should you use moisturizer with oily skin?" it's a worthwhile question for determining how to give your face everything it needs. To get the full story, I turned to Dr. Eric Schweiger, founder of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.

Schweiger tells me, "Even if it seems counterintuitive, don’t stop moisturizing if you have oily, acne-prone skin." OK, OK, fine, but why?

He goes on to explain, "By skipping the moisturizer, your skin will dry out and in turn rebound with more oil production, which can actually cause more breakouts." He appropriately deems this under-moisture/over-oil producing situation as a "vicious cycle." But luckily, it's a cycle that can be stopped.

You'll need moisturizer, but not just any one will do. "Look for non-comedogenic moisturizers, meaning they won't clog pores," says Schweiger. "Skincare ingredients to steer clear of if you have acne include mineral oil, cocoa butter, lanolin and petrolatum." Alternatively, you do want to reach for "moisturizers that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe and squalane, which won't trap oils into the pores."

Below are Dr. Schweiger's top moisturizers for acne-prone skin, and I've added in a few more that follow his guidelines so you can get your acne-free glow on!

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Should You Use Moisturizer With Oily Skin?

1. Clear Clinic Prep & Soothe

2. CeraVe Moisturizing Facial Lotion

3. Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer

4. Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer

5. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion