ladyknight

I normally wash my face with neutogena oil-free acne wash cream cleanser on a washcloth, followed by clean and clear dual action moisturizer, and standard clearasil acne cream (to fight blemishes and keep the oil down). If I've got a huge zit, I'll use clean and clear advantage spot treatment. Semi-involved routine that I'm a little tired of.

But last night, I stayed at my BF's place and forgot the moisturizer, so I just washed my face as usual and put clearasil on. Did the same thing this morning before the gym, and both times, my skin felt a bit tight but not oily, and really, it looked good. After the gym, I used some moisturizer, but only a very tiny amount. I'm liking this, but I wonder, will not using moisturizer make my acne-prone, semi-oily skin break out?

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rouquinne

the short answer is no.

but moisturizer does work to keep skin soft, which helps impurities that cause zits work their way to the surface so they can be washed away.

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RedCatWaves

IMO, most oily-skinned people do not need moisturizers. They usually just clog you and cause more acne.

mrspoppers

Yes, that's what regular doctors and dermatologists alike have told me.

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curlyjenn

Really.....I'm oily and have started having acne problems. Now that I think of it, I probably started having all these problems when I got worried about time and started using moisturizers and wrinkle creams. What am I supposed to use if I'm worried about wrinkles? Aren't you supposed to start early to keep them away? (I'm 34)

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RedCatWaves

Moisturizer doesn't keep wrinkles away. Never did. Never will. For dry-skinned folks, moisturizer can help wrinkles look better, but it doesn't prevent them or cure them. Oily-skinned folks do seem to have fewer wrinkles in general, but that's probably because they are naturally moisturized and therefore look better.

There are very few wrinkle creams that actually do anything. Retin-A is one. Copper Peptides is another. That's about it. Neither are moisturizers, per se, although CP's are often put into a moisturizer base. Sunscreen/avoiding-the-sun is preventative of wrinkles too.

curlyjenn

Well, I believe I'll just quit using all that junk on my face then! I used to have such clear, smooth skin!

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Used to be CG, now I'm not. Using Suave Aloe & Waterlily shampoo & condish, JoiWhip, BRHG, Suave Aloe gel, Aussie Tizz No Frizz, and anything else that looks good!
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