5 Best Moisturizers for Acne Prone Skin
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States and dare I say, among the top skin conditions in the world. Although accurate information about acne is available, myths about acne are as common as the skin condition itself.
One common myth about acne is that you have to let acne run its course. Dermatologists say that following this advice is not always the best advice because:
- Without fast and timely treatment, acne goes on to leave dark spots and permanent scars as it fades.
- Treating acne often boosts your self esteem.
- Many effective treatments are available.
Adult acne can be particularly frustrating and with the days getting hotter (unless you use oil free sunscreen), you run the risk of clogging your skin pores with excess sebum, sweat and dirt.
The last thing you want to do is add more gunk to your acne prone skin but that is exactly what you should do. I’ll explain.
Why You Need to Moisturize Your Acne Prone Skin
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Moisturizing is a very important part of treating acne because moistened skin tends to loosen sebum trapped inside the skin pores. All skin-even oily types-require hydration for skin health.
Foregoing a moisturizer can lead to an increase in oil production because your skin tends to dry out thereby worsening your acne.
How to Choose a Good Moisturizer
Choosing a good moisturizer doesn’t have to be rocket science.
- One thing to remember is to steer clear of moisturizers with clogging ingredients like petroleum, mineral oil or silicones like dimethicone.
- It is also best to avoid anything containing alcohol as it is extremely drying on the skin.
- You want to get moisturizers that are gel, oil-free or water based as the lightweight formula gives you the moisture you need without breaking you out.
- Also look out for products containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide- two extremely effective acne fighting ingredients.
- There is also humectant, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, that pull water to the skin and help your skin retain its natural moisture.
Moisturizers containing gentle exfoliants such as glycolic and lactic acids work to fade any red or dark spots left behind by acne.
How to Use Moisturizers
When using alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic and lactic acid), be sure to do so when you’re not using acne treatments containing salicylic acid and benzoyl acid. Using them, all at the same time will irritate your skin and cause breakouts.
When treating your acne inflammation with an over-the-counter treatment like benzoyl peroxide cream or prescription treatment like retinol, apply these products first before slathering on your moisturizer.
Following acne treatments with moisturizer helps restore the skin’s balance and soothes the dryness and flakiness that can sometimes result from the use of topical medications.
Layer on products (if using more than one) in order of weight; usually acne medications and serums feel lighter to the touch and have a weightless feel to them while moisturizing lotions and creams will feel heavier and richer.
Apply the lighter ones first so they penetrate the skin properly and the heavier ones last.
Top 10 Best moisturizers for Acne Prone Skin
1. Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer:
Clean and Clear Essentials Action Moisturizer combines oil-free moisture with a proven acne-fighting ingredient, salicylic acid.
It moisturizes dry skin while treating and helping to prevent breakouts.
This lightweight moisturizer leaves your skin feeling good and smooth. Apply a thin layer of this moisturizer over the affected area daily for the first few days.
Then gradually increase to 2-3 times a day if needed or as recommended by your doctor.
2. Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Daily Moisturizing Lotion:
Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Daily Moisturizing Lotion is designed for acne prone skin with its clinically tested acne-fighting active ingredient, salicylic acid.
This 99% natural moisturizer contains salicylic acid, derived naturally from willow bark extract as well as lemongrass, witch hazel, golden seal and hops which work together to exfoliate the skin and calm irritated skin.
This moisturizer promises to leave your skin clear, smooth and healthy looking.
3. Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 35:
Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 35 contains helioplex technology for optimal relief from sun damage and other environmental hazards that irritate and damage the skin.
It is a hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and fragrance free moisturizer that offers a lightweight hydration for your acne prone skin.
4. Boscia Oil-Free Daily Hydration SPF 15:
It is an oil-free moisturizer that provides weightless hydration and broad spectrum protection as it helps to control excess oil- the precursor to clogged pores and acne.
This lightweight moisturizer slides easily over the skin without smothering the skin, minimizes fine lines and pores on the skin leaving a smooth, healthy look and finish.
5. Cetaphil Dermacontrol Moisturizer SPF 30:
This moisturizer manages oily, acne prone skin while providing broad spectrum protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
It absorbs into the skin quickly and provides a long lasting matte finish.
Whether you have oily skin, flaky combination skin or skin problems like rosacea or acne, these oil-free, broad spectrum moisturizers have got you covered.
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