How Should I Care for Oily, Dry Skin?

I have combination skin that is dry and oily. Which products or product ingredients do you recommend for this skin type?

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One of the best ingredients for all skin types is retinol

One of the best ingredients for all skin types is retinol, as it helps to regulate, normalize, and repair skin on a molecular level. Another excellent ingredient for both skin types are polyhydroxy acids since they exfoliate in a gentle manner, even out skin tone and diminishing pore size. A helpful ingredient in moisturizers is soy. Soy-based moisturizers are able to balance skin-type adding moisture to dry skin and diminishing oiliness when necessary. Finally, a healthy... more
Jeannette Graf, MD
Long Island City Dermatologist
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