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Acne moisturisers: a quick guide
Struggling with acne? You might think if you have oily skin that’s prone to acne that you don’t need a moisturiser, but using a moisturiser for acne prone skin may help protect your skin barrier, keep it healthy and prevent further pimples. Here’s how an acne friendly moisturiser may support your skin. Healthylife offers a wide range of quality acne moisturisers so it’s easy to find the right one for your skin.
What is an acne moisturiser?
An acne moisturiser is a skincare product specifically formulated to hydrate and balance your skin without clogging pores or causing breakouts. An acne moisturiser is designed to be non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t block your pores.
An acne moisturiser may help keep your skin hydrated, without becoming too oily or dry, so your skin stays healthy.
What are the benefits of using an acne moisturiser?
Choosing a moisturiser designed for your skin type can help with your specific skin concerns. If you suffer from acne, a moisturiser for acne prone skin may offer benefits.
An acne friendly moisturiser may help prevent dryness, which may come with using certain acne skincare products. When using acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids, which can dry your skin, it’s important to keep your skin hydrated and comfortable.
An acne moisturiser may also restore your skin's balance. This is important as your skin may overcompensate by producing extra oil when you use acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinoids. If you don’t put moisture back into your skin, this may lead to more breakouts.
If your skin is feeling irritated, an acne moisturiser with soothing ingredients like niacinamide or aloe vera may help calm inflammation and support your skin.
Does an acne moisturiser contain oil?
An acne moisturiser is usually oil-free or may contain very minimal oil, designed to help avoid clogging your pores and causing more breakouts.
An acne moisturiser is usually light and may contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps keep moisture in. Some also contain niacinamide, which may reduce redness or irritation.
Some acne friendly moisturisers may contain light oils like jojoba oil, squalene, or rosehip oil, which may help balance oil production in the skin.
Can an acne moisturiser be used on non-acne skin?
Yes, you can use an acne moisturiser on non-acne skin. A moisturiser for acne prone skin can still offer benefits to other skin types, especially if you’re looking for lightweight, oil-free hydration. If you have sensitive skin, you might find an acne moisturiser can help soothe your skin. And even if you don’t currently have any acne, but your skin is prone to breakouts, an acne moisturiser can help you maintain a healthy skin barrier and prevent future blemishes.
If you have dry or mature skin, you may find that moisturiser for acne prone skin doesn’t give you as much hydration as other moisturisers, so you may benefit from choosing a moisturiser specifically for dry skin.
If you feel an acne moisturiser may support you in your skincare goals, browse the range of acne friendly moisturisers at Healthylife.