Ingredients to Avoid with Oily Skin Types
by Editor
Those with oily skin rejoice, it is said that those with
oily skin age slower than dry skin. The idea is that the oil provides a moisture barrier.
Of course with all the good comes shiny, large pores, pimples and black heads. So here are the top ingredients to avoid so not to cause pimples remove too much oil.
TOP INGREDIENTS TO AVOID FOR OILY SKIN
Mineral Oil
Why: Mineral oil provides a great barrier for those with dry skin. For those with oily skin, it can lead to pimples as it deposits into pores and traps dirt and debris which
causes pimples and breakouts.
Petrolatum
Why: Another word for vaseline/petroleum jelly and a petroleum based product. Great as a barrier but works in the same way as mineral oil and deposits into the pores and may trap dirt and debris which causes pimples.
Shea Butter
Why: Shea butter is to rich and sits on the skin as the above two ingredients.
Linalool (Lanolin Oil)
Why: Another great ingredient for dry skin. Linalool is an ingredient that creates a barrier on the skin to trap moisture. For those with oily skin, it also traps dirt and debris which may cause breakouts.
Paraffin Wax
Why: Another great ingredient to protect the skin's barrier but a pore clogging ingredient for those with oily skin.
Glycerin
Why: Glycerin is used in skin care for it great water attracting properties, which is not essential for oil skin. It binds water to the skin and may make the skin feel oilier.
Squalane
Why: This ingredient is very close to the skin's natural sebum. Oily skin already creates more than enough sebum, so more is not required and may cause the skin to feel oilier.
Creams
Why: Most creams are too heavy for those with oily skin and tend to clog pores.
Anti-Aging Skin Care Creams
Why: Anti-aging skin care creams are made for women in their 50's and 60's that have dry skin. Look for anti-aging skin care creams formulated for oily skin.
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