A Good Acne Moisturizer With SPF Is A Must!
Yes, it's true. Even us with oily prone skin need acne moisturizer. Think because you have already oily skin, you don't need more moisture added to your skin? Wrong!
In order for your unhealthy blemished skin to heal and become healthy, your skin requires hydration with SPF. I use to think my oily prone skin needed NO moisturizer, but it's just not true. Dermatologist after Dermatologist would tell me the same thing. "Loretta, you must protect your skin with a good moisturizer to aid in the healing. Yes, even oily-prone skin." A good noncomedogenic moisturizer for acne skin will not worsen your acne, but by not using a moisturizer, you are doing your skin a huge dis-service.
During your treatment, you are using acne medication that contains ingredients that cause your skin to become dehydrated. Your skin is experiencing constant cell turn-over and it requires moisture. Also, with the added fact that your skin is starving for nutrients--that's where a good moisturizer comes in to play, to replenish. Everyone, not just people treating acne...needs to protect their skin daily, with a good moisturizer and if possible one that contains SPF of 15 or higher.
It's sad but true, nearly 1 million Americans get skin cancer per year and that number is on the rise! More and more cases of skin cancer are being diagnosed these days. It's NO JOKE, PROTECT your skin. ALWAYS!
Back to the importance of moisturizers...A good
acne moisturizer is not one of the causes of acne.
You will be fine with a moisturizer that is noncomedogenic (will not clog pores). This type of moisturizer will still allow your skin to breath, while it heals. Applying a good moisturizer to your skin will give you a healthy glow (not greasy) and allow your make-up to go on smoother.
Your acne medication is what will help control your excess sebum (oil) on the surface of your skin. Also, some acne moisturizers are made to help control shine, like Murad Energizing Pomergranate Moisturizer SPF 15, so don't worry. Again, when looking for that perfect moisturizer to aid in your skin's recovery...make sure it's noncomedogenic (won't clog pores).
A few moisturizers I recommend? Well, I've tried and love:
Murad Acne Moisturizer---Energizing Pomergranate Moisturizer SPF 15
, it controls shine and protects your skin from the elements. Its lightweight and oil-free. It really does deliver a silky smooth feel. Your make-up goes on flawlessly. This remains to be my favorite acne moisturizer!
Proactiv Solution---Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15
, this is when I got it right. This was my first moisturizer I used for my oily prone skin. It goes on smooth and is lightweight and not greasy, giving my make-up a natural look and feel.
NON SPF, but definitely worth a peek. If you choose a moisturizer without SPF, PLEASE be sure to apply separately a good quality SPF protectant!
 Sebum Regulating Moisturizer by ZENMED is another moisturizer for the acne prone, that is gaining a lot of impressive attention. Packed with B5 vitamins and E. Includes ingredients that help give you a matte-like complexion. A matte complexion is what I really like, not a greasy, oily finish! Also, as the name applies "Sebum Regulating" this moisturizer helps regulate sebum (oil)! This is what we, the acne-prone need!
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