Moisturizer is the single most ignored component of modern acne regimens. Most of us understand where products like cleansers and toners come into play, but moisturizer seems to have no clear part of the acne-fighting equation. Since we lack this understanding, most of us dismiss it as being an optional component.

For most people, it makes little sense to moisturize our skin when it is already oily. It seems this would make the problem worse if anything. If this dilemma caused you to completely eliminate moisturizer from your regimen, you may be missing out on clear skin. The smallest details can have an immense bearing on the success of your treatment.

People have been buying the myth that oily skin causes acne for years. This is a downright lie, as many people with an oily complexion have never seen a breakout in their entire lives. So what goes to explain this phenomenon? Well, oily skin is the body’s response to a lack of moisture. The oil, or sebum as it is known, is designed to seal in moisture. When there is a lack of this moisture, the body produces additional quantities of sebum. It is not so much the sebum that is the main culprit to acne, but rather the irritated nature of the skin because it lacks hydration. Skin irritation is a major contributor to breakouts.

What people unknowingly do when they rule out moisturizer is deprive their skin of much needed moisture. Your skin suffers even more from the ordeal when you use cleansers and acne topicals. You are doing it a big disservice by choosing not to use a moisturizing product.

We can conclude that no acne treatment is effective without a moisturizing component, regardless of what skin type the particular person may have. Adjusting your regimen so that it includes such a product can bring about results. A non-comedgoenic moisturizer used before or after topical medications should yield a reduction in breakouts with consistent use.

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