How To Select Moisturisers For Oily Skin

The Need For Hydration In Oily Skin

Skin hydration is the process of restoring the water content in the deepest layers of the skin. It ensures plumpness, elasticity and resilience of the skin. While sebum overproduction can clog the pores and may lead to acne, it does not necessarily mean that it’s fine to skip moisturisation to prevent further clogging.

Besides, when the skin is excessively dry, the body naturally compensates for it by producing more oil. This can further clog the pores and lead to acne breakouts. What’s more, dehydrated skin can also pave the way for issues like inflammation, infection, premature ageing and wrinkles. Hence, it’s crucial to control the hydration levels of the skin, especially oily skin.

If you have oily skin and are convinced of using a moisturiser, the next question is - how to find the best face moisturiser for oily skin? Let’s discuss it in detail.

Things To Look For In A Face Moisturiser For Oily Skin

Selecting from the vast range of moisturisers for oily skin can become overwhelming. To ease the process, here are some factors you should keep in mind to make better and informed choices. Look for moisturisers that are:

• Occlusive Agents

  They lock in the moisture by forming a layer of hydrophobic film on the skin.

• Emollients

  Emollients soothe the skin by filling in the spaces between the flakes of the crusty outer layer of the skin.

• Humectants

  They keep the skin hydrated by drawing water from the deeper layer of the skin to the outer layer of the skin.

• Non-Comeogenic

  Products that are non-comedogenic ensure that the formula is lightweight and does not clog the pores.

How to Apply Moisturiser For Oily Skin

If you are wondering how to use a moisturiser for oily skin, simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Cleanse your skin with the foaming oil-free cleanser. Rinse it with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a microfibre towel.

Step 2: Apply the moisturiser on your hands and gently spread it on your face using your fingertips. (For your morning skincare routine, go for a facial moisturiser with SPF, and apply a PM moisturiser at night.)

Step 3: Gently pat the moisturiser on the skin. Avoid rubbing it in.

Note: Focus on your T-zone and be gentle around the eye contour area.

CeraVe’s Moisturiser for Oily Skin

Now that you know how beneficial it is to use a moisturiser for oily skin, here are some moisturisers you can try from CeraVe.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion is an excellent option for people with oily skin. It is enriched with three essential ceramides, hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing niacinamide. Moreover, since it is formulated for daytime, it also comes with SPF 30 to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays. This oil-free moisturiser spreads easily, is non-comedogenic and leaves zero white cast.

Another great moisturiser is CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. It has a non-comedogenic formula that hydrates the skin without leaving it feeling greasy or shiny, making it suitable for a PM skincare routine. It comes with the goodness of niacinamide that not only moisturises the skin but also calms it while you sleep. It is a lightweight formula that readily absorbs into the skin and strengthens its barrier. This rich face moisturiser for oily skin packs the goodness of hyaluronic acid and ceramides that retain moisture in the skin to provide a healthy glow.

Both these CeraVe Moisturisers contain MVE Technology that helps maintain hydration levels in the skin. For further skincare assistance, check out our wide range of facial cleansers and body moisturisers, to flaunt healthy, clear and oil-free skin.