Moisturizers make your skin more oily. How many times have you come across this myth? We bet the number is infinite!

Do not worry; you are not the only one.

I have been a staunch believer that moisturizers do no good to oily skin. But what made me change my mind?

Are you as excited to learn as I am to share the best thing about my skincare journey?

Let's get going.

Biggest Mistake That I Made

I have invested in numerous face cleansers, including Neutrogenas Oil-free facewash that stripped my skin of natural oils.

Naturally, it triggered my oil glands, and they started overproducing oil. Yes, you read that right.

To prevent my face from overproducing natural oils, I triggered it to produce some more.

Hey, dont give me a look. You have done it, too. Dont you?

Do you know what the best part about it is? I did not sit back and let my skin contribute to Saudi Arabia's oil reserves; I educated myself instead.

Your Oily Skin Is A Cry For Hydration!

Did you know sometimes glands produce more oil than needed because your skin is dehydrated? We bet you did not know.

I was once in the same boat as you.

As I began looking up what was causing my skin to produce more oil on the internet, I realized I was doing everything needed to produce more oil.

With years of access to the internet, I did not bother to look at what I was doing wrong. Do not fret. We are just there.

The best part is that I searched, educated myself, and implemented what I had learned into my skincare routine. Here are two of the best face moisturizers I came across during my skincare journey.

•           CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion 

Being a brown girl, I immediately got my hands on CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion as it had niacinamide.

With years of brown skin complex, niacinamide proved to be a holy grail. This lotion contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and three essential ceramides.

It did not only make my skin super smooth but also controlled the production of oil and helped me get rid of hyperpigmentation. 

•           Caquina Beauty Power Nap

Not just the best moisturizer that intensely hydrates your skin, but it also helps you get rid of textured skin forever.

Remember, hydrating your skin will control excess oil production. I got it at half price than the CeraVe moisturizer, and I kid you not, it is THE BEST moisturizer if you are looking for local options.

It is economical and comes in pretty packaging; what more do you want?

Conclusion

Any moisturizer is the best one if you are aware of your skin's needs.

Regardless of its type—even if it's oily—your skin requires moisture 24 hours a day.

However, it may also require soothing agents, a softer texture, and aid in repairing its natural moisture barrier. Incorporating a rich yet lightweight moisturizer into your skincare routine can get these benefits and more.