Beauty
Yes, you still need to moisturize.
Oils in products dont necessarily mean skin will be made oilier, he tells Bustle.
For example,Dr.
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(Plus,sleeping in makeup can majorly clog your pores.
)Oil cleansersare a great option for removing makeup when you have oily or acne-prone skin,Dr.
Brendan Camp, M.D., board-certified dermatologist atMCDS Dermatology, tells Bustle.
You could also opt for amicellar waterorcleansing balm.
Gently Cleanse
Next, wash your face with amild cleanser.
Exfoliate With A Toner
Dermatologists universally suggestlightly exfoliating with tonerafter cleansing.
Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, M.D., board-certified dermatologist atMudgil Dermatology, tells Bustle.
Thats becausesalicylic and glycolic help to increase cell turnover and unclog pores, which in turn helps prevent breakouts.
Apply Retinol At Night
As for what to apply at night?
This depends on what your skin needs at the time.
Is it in need of hydration, or does it look dull and in need of a brightening refreshment?
And less oil means a decrease in clogged pores and fewer breakouts.
Glycerin, squalane, and aloe vera are also good skin-moisturizing options.
Spot Treat
If youre actively breaking out, you might also utilize aspot treatmentin addition to a serum.
Hydrating toners, lotions, and creams are alldifferent forms of moisturizer, he explains.
What differentiates them is the viscosity.
Think hydrating serumsandgel-based formulasas opposed to thick creams.
Another option he suggests is to skip the moisturizing creams and go with a hydrating serum instead.
A hyaluronic acid serum is a good option at night to help restore hydration overnight, Camp concurs.
Protect With SPF
Last but certainly not least:Apply SPFto complete your morning routine.
