Should you moisturise
oily skin every day?
The reflex seems logical: the less you moisturise, the less sebum your skin will produce. Yet the opposite is often what happens. Oily skin can lack water and become even more uncomfortable.
The answer
Should you moisturise oily skin? Yes, without hesitation
Sebum and water don't do the same job. You can have oily skin, with high sebum production, and be dehydrated at the same time — a common scenario after overly stripping cleansers or excessive use of exfoliating acids.
Moisturising doesn't mean applying a rich, occlusive layer. For oily skin, good hydration brings comfort and helps the skin tolerate targeted actives better.
Diagnosis
Oily skin or dehydrated skin?
Oily skin is recognisable by its excess sebum: persistent shine, visible pores, blackheads. Dehydration shows up as tightness, dehydration lines or a less bouncy complexion — it can also show up as quick-appearing shine, as the skin tries to defend itself.
Formulation
Which texture to choose to hydrate oily skin
A gel-cream or a hydrating essence fits very well into a routine for oily skin. Niacinamide is particularly interesting for combining hydration, comfort and work on the appearance of pores.
To avoid
Mistakes that keep the shine going
Cleansing until your skin feels squeaky is often a sign that its protective film has been over-stressed. Don't skip sun protection either for fear of a greasy finish — modern sunscreens come in fluid, comfortable textures.
“Your oily skin doesn't need to be mattified at all costs — it needs water, gentleness and precisely chosen actives.”
- MEISANI Niacinamide Cucumber Aqua Gel Cream to hydrate without heaviness
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- Oily skin can also be dehydrated — it's not a contradiction.
- Hydration helps your skin tolerate its targeted actives better.
- Opt for a gel-cream or a light essence, never an occlusive one.
- Never skip SPF for fear of a greasy finish.
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