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My skin is oily, but if I don't use moisturizer it gets dry and flaky. What do I do?

Yoram Harth, MD
By Yoram Harth, MD | 2018-12-17

The best would be to use morning and evening a dedicated mild acne cleanser. This will take care of the oiliness. In the morning apply an oil-free moisturizer such as http://amzn.to/2oLAW1e?utm_source=mdacne_blog&utm_medium=mdacne_blog&utm_campaign=my-skin-is-oily-but-if-i-don-t-use-moisturizer-it-gets-dry-and-flaky-what-do-i-do?utm_source=mdacne_blog&utm_medium=mdacne_blog&utm_campaign=my-skin-is-oily-but-if-i-don-t-use-moisturizer-it-gets-dry-and-flaky-what-do-i-do to hydrate the skin. Try to avoid retinoid acid products or Differin gel that dry the skin. If you use a benzoyl product at night try to switch to a lower percentage (2.5%).

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