{"id":20080,"date":"2021-06-23T09:55:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T16:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=20080"},"modified":"2021-11-11T12:52:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T20:52:17","slug":"skin-care-products-for-oily-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/skin-care-products-for-oily-skin","title":{"rendered":"7 Must-Have Summer Products for Managing Oily Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the summer, humidity can give those with dry skin a welcome reprieve from flakiness plus a glowy finish. Oily skin types, on the other hand, typically have running makeup, high shine levels, and breakouts to look forward to. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We asked Dr. Orit Markowitz<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, to share her tips for building a summer skin-care routine that will keep your oil under control, pores unclogged, and complexion matte.    <\/p>

Oily skin 101<\/h2>

According to Dr. Markowitz, it’s a common misconception that people with oily skin should go easy on the moisturizer—it’s just a matter of choosing the right one. “When you have oily skin, your skin still requires the same level of care as dry skin,” she explains. “It may not require the same ingredients, but you still must moisturize oily skin, because you still must give it a sealant of protection.”<\/p>

Another misconception? That all oils are bad for oily skin. “Not every oil is a true oil,” says Dr. Markowitz. “Some are called an oil but are actually drying, such as tea tree oil, which is almost like witch hazel. Every oil has different properties—and some of those properties, such as fatty acids and other grease components, then make the oil comedogenic. But if it’s an anti-inflammatory or dry oil, such as rosehip oil, those are not comedogenic.” (Other oils that won’t clog pores include grapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, hempseed oil, primrose oil, and saffron oil.)<\/p>

Dr. Markowitz also recommends that those with oily skin cut down the number  of products in their regimen to just the basics so there’s less buildup. “Stick with a lighter sunscreen that has a little moisturizer in it versus adding a sunscreen lotion [and] a moisturizer and then applying makeup,” says Dr. Markowitz. This will keep your oil production in check and allow your skin to “breathe” better. She also suggests using a mineral option<\/a>, since “chemical sunscreens tend to get absorbed in the skin and clog pores.”<\/p>

Lastly, “Retin-A<\/a> can be very helpful in controlling oily skin,” says the derm. “Retin-A is drying, an unwanted side effect [for many], but people who have acne and oily skin can tolerate this.”<\/p>

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