Ditching moisturizer may be intriguing if you have oily skin but is it really something you should be doing if you want to take care of your skin? Well, skincare experts at Minimalist are here to answer all your questions about the importance ofmoisturizing and whyit isa healthy habit. Evidently, depriving your skin of the concentrated moisture can in turn make it even more oily. Why? We’re glad you asked. Moisturizers are extremely important regardless of your skin type and if you don’t use them, your skin will start producing more oil to compensate for it, making it all the more oilywith clogged pores.

Is it absolutely necessary to moisturize?

Though we have already answered this question, let’s discuss this in detail the importance of using a moisturizer, especially for oily skin. Before you go running in the opposite direction, it is important to understand how using the right moisturizer can help your skin. External factors like pollution, UV rays, excessive exfoliation and refusing to moisturize can actually lead to your skin looking oilier. Lack of moisturization can lead to your skin looking darker due to oil deposits as well.

Which products to use to manage that shiny skin?

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc

What it is: Minimalist’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc is a serum packed with Vitamin B3 and antibacterial mineral zinc that boosts the skin’s immunity. This helps in keeping your skin resilient and healthy.

What It Does: Reduces Blemishes & Acne Marks

Why use it?

• Reduces and reverses the signs of photo and environmental damage
• A skin immunity booster that improves the epidermal barrier function
• Maintains oil balance & a matte look throughout the day
• Has anti-inflammatory properties, helps in reducing redness & acne inflammation
• Anti-aging properties
• Reduces oil and wax production which, in turn, prevents acne and blemishes

Salicylic Acid 2%

What it is: Minimalist’s Salicylic Acid 2% is a mild exfoliant that reduces blackheads and keeps your oils in check for that flawless matt look everyone dreams of.

What it does: Reduces Excessive Oil & Blackheads
Why use it?

• Sheds off dead skin
• Works miraculously for mild acne
• Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial properties

Squalane 100%

What it is: Squalane 100 % is a lightweight moisturizer that reduces and controls water loss when the skin’s moisture barrier is disrupted due to various external factors. The best part? It is non-sticky and non-comedogenic.

What it does: prevents water loss and makes skin firm yet supply and well moisturised.

Why use it?

• Restores skin’s elasticity
• Is lightweight and cruelty free
• Promotes fast restoration of skin barrier function

Using a moisturizer, regardless of your skin type, is non-negotiable. To maintain healthy and hydrated skin, it is important to moisturize and keep your skin pumped with good oil rather than the oil than can clog your pores. Now that you know the secret to a lesser oily skin, let’s put that moisturizer to good use!