Keep Your Skin Moisturized

When you're dealing with an acne outbreak, the last thing on your mind is to add extra moisture to your skin. As you’ve already learned, however, dry skin over-activates your oil glands which leads to breakouts. The solution helps to keep your skin moisturized.

Water, fat, and other components make up your skin's protective barrier. The sebaceous glands create more oil as the skin loses moisture, which lies on the surface and clogs your pores. To keep your skin naturally hydrated and acne-free, look for a moisturizer that blends oil and water.

Begin by selecting a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type. After that, check to see if it contains any drying agents, such as alcohol. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid moisturizers help to trap moisture, keeping your skin soft all day. You need not only know the type of moisturizer to buy, but also how and where to apply it. You may require various moisturizers for different sections of your face depending on your skin type. Women with dry skin may just need a moisturizer on the sides of their faces, whereas women with oily skin may only need it on their cheeks and forehead. Before applying moisturizer, wash your face with warm water and pat your skin dry to allow it to absorb some of the moisture. When it's time to apply moisturizer, start with a small amount and massage it in softly without rubbing too hard.