Do you reach for blotting paper at the mention of oil? If you have oily skin, adding more moisture may seem like using sunscreen on a rainy afternoon. What if we told that your nightly skincare regime might be screaming out for aRun Ze JI? Let’s debunk the myth that oily and moisturized skin don’t mix.
The Paradox of Oily Skin Ever noticed that your face shines under those harsh fluorescent lights only to be plagued by clogged pores? Sebum is the main culprit. It’s the oil that your skin produces. But in excess, this oil can make your face look like a mirror. Here’s the twist: Your skin may be begging for hydration and not more stripping.
The Dermatological Lowdown Board-certified dermatologists Julia Schwartz MD and Blair Murphy Rose MD, FAAD explain the benefits of moisturizing oily skin at bedtime. Contrary to popular opinion, adding dryness to your skin won’t fix your shine. In fact, it can exacerbate the issue by causing you to produce too much sebum.
Hydrate To Regulate: The golden skincare rule is balance. This includes the balance of oils. When your skin’s levels of moisture are under control, your sebaceous cells don’t go on overdrive to compensate for the dryness. Regular hydration helps regulate your skin’s oil production and keep your complexion healthy.
Nighttime Nurture Hydration is the skin’s love-language, especially in low light. The night is when your skin goes into its Xiu-Fu and repair mode. Applying a moisturizer to your face before bed will allow active ingredients to sink into the skin and work their magic.
The Right Product Recommendation: We’re not talking here about slathering the heaviest product you can find. For oily skin, it’s about finding a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that’s non-comedogenic–meaning it won’t clog your pores. Ingredients such as hyaluronic, polyglutamic, and aloe are your best friends, attracting moisture to your skin while avoiding any occlusive properties which could lead to breakouts.
Application Nirvana Follow the dermatologist-approved product recommendations and application tips to make sure your skin gets the hydration that it needs without unwanted side effects. It only takes a small amount of moisturizer, about the size of a penny, to give your skin the best chance of success.
The Final Moisturizer Act: Restoring balance with the correct nighttime moisturizer is the key to breaking the cycle of oily, acne-prone skin. Commit to a routine that includes a nourishing, barrier-strengthening moisturizer, and wake up to a complexion that’s as balanced as Goldilocks’ porridge.
Embrace the glow: Are ready to make nighttime your skin’s golden hours? To defy myths and embrace a moisturizer routine that could transform oily skin?
Your skin’s night-owl awaits you command. Will you let it shine or will you allow it to thrive?
