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Wed May 31, 2006 11:04 am  |
| I'm 20 years old with combo/oily skin. I rarely use moisturizer. I was just curious if it was important, because I use a sunscreen that has aloe vera so I always thought that was sufficient. Plus, most moisturizes leave me looking like a grease ball. So do I need it? |
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Wed May 31, 2006 12:57 pm |
| Not really if your shin is normal not dry or oily, just drink lot's of water and take some fish oil. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 1:39 pm |
| personally i think it's pretty important for all skintypes. The key is to find what moisturizer is right for your skin. Just because you get oil on your skin does not necessarily mean it's getting the kind of moisture it needs. |
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Extremely fair/sensitive skin(mild rosacea)that burns very easy.acne is rare/skin is dry.27 years old. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 5:13 pm |
Hi! When I started taking care of my skin, I found moisturizer to be unnecessary! Besides I live in a very humid country. But after 6 months, and my skin has looked better than ever; I find that there really is a need for it. Especially if you do AHAs and BHAs. I feel that we need to protect the barrier of our skin by giving it moisture, even non oily ones like HA serums  It's like my skin them drinks up any moisturizer now w/o turning oily
I still don't moisturize everyday, only when I feel the need to, maybe 4x a week |
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31, Combination normal-dry skin, loves CSRx, PSF, A'kin, Decleor, ACV, Jojoba oil! |
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Wed May 31, 2006 5:34 pm |
I think it's necessary to put on a moisturizer everyday. Even since I started to take care of my skin (cleanser, toner, moisturizer and sunscreen), I can't skip any steps... my skin will feel either dry, or oily without them.
In fact, I think putting on a moisturizer helps reducing the amount of oil that the face will produce because it creates a barrier for your skin so your skin does not need to produce the oil in order to keep your skin hydrate. Correct me if I'm wrong  , I got this idea from the sale lady at Kiehl's.
Probably the moisturizer that you are using is not suitable for your skin? |
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Wed May 31, 2006 5:49 pm |
I've read in some places that it's not necessary for everyone, but for myself, I've always used one because it feels better on my skin, making it feel really soft. I live in a pretty dry area as well, so it's probably more necessary here. I would just do what feels right for you and works. Unless your skin is really dehydrated, maybe it's not necessary.
PS ... I think one of the places I might have read about the "not everyone needs moisturizer" MIGHT have been on Paula's Choice. I may be wrong though. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 5:55 pm |
| i think it is still necessary to use a moisturizer, you just have to get something that is good for your skin type. Its good for prevention |
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Wed May 31, 2006 6:02 pm |
I don't use a moisturiser. In the mornings I cleanse, apply sunscreen, then makeup.
In the evenings I cleanse, use an exfoliant, then apply Retin-A and maybe some Emu oil depending on the time of year if I am dry or not. I think that if you are using a daily sunscreen you do not need a moisturiser as well. It might be too heavy for your skin.
I should add that it also depends on where you live. If you live in a humid climate then you probably don't need it at all. Whereas here in the wintertime when it's well below zero and dry as a bone you need moisturiser. That's when I add the Emu oil. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 7:40 pm |
| I always apply a moisturizer with SPF in the morning. I skip the moisturizer in the evenings now because I find my Juice Blemish Serum to be quite hydrating. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 8:03 pm |
I have oily skin and the only good thing about it is that you don't need moisturizer. Boy, do I understand that "grease ball" feeling. 
I'm loooong past menopause and still don't need it unless I overdo Retin-A and then only to help with the peelies.
Only need it on my hands occasionally in the winter.
I applaud you for using s/s....very wise. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 8:30 pm |
I have combo, sometimes overly oily skin. I have tried many methods of moisturising and not-moisturising, but in the end I still find it is better to have something on the skin.
I've moved on from cream/serum based moisturisers to oils (atm PSF balancing oil). The oil helps to balance and neutralise sebum production, and doesn't leave my skin feeling heavy.
When I was in Beijing (coming from a very humid environment) my skin basically became like a crepe!! So oily-skinned people can still suffer from dry skin.
If you start to notice dehydration and fine lines (yes even if you're in your 20s) then it's best to boost your hydration levels, even with a toner immediately before applying your sunscreen. |
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Wed May 31, 2006 8:43 pm |
| I guess I always heard that even if you have oily skin, it's a good idea to use moisturizer as it helps your skin produce the right amount of sebum, thus preventing acne. Me, I've always had to use one even when I was a teenager, because my skin is just dry dry dry if I don't care for it. |
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:11 am |
It is easy to think that you don't need a moisturiser when you are 20 or even 30 but if you do use one, your skin will thank you for it when you are 50.
Just try to find a moisturiser suitable for oily skin or, even better, find one that incorporates a good sunscreen as you still need the sunscreen regardless. |
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Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:13 am |
| IMO, it depends on various aspects such as age, weather, and skin type. When I was a teenages, I have normal skin and was going fine without a moisturizer, but NOW, I can't live without it. If I'm back to Hong Kong, I can skip it sometimes but definitely not in Canada. |
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:26 pm |
I live in Texas (hot and humid) and have oily skin. My moisturizer is oil free and for shine control, and I swear it seems like it makes things worse. My skin feels okay right after I put it on, but then it's like my own oil just pushes the moisturizer out and keeps going, and I end up double oily. I always heard that your skin doesn't 'sense' moisturizer anyway, that it produces oil at a regular rate, regardless of what you do to your skin. Anyway that has been my experience. I only use it when my skin feels dry or tight (usually in the winter). In the summer, I feel suffocated enough with my own natural oil!  |
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:38 pm |
I have oily skin and hate moisturisers, I much prefer using a toner followed by a few drops of Jojoba Oil or Dr Hauschka Normalising Day Oil. At night I only need to use toner.
My skin looks awful when I use moisturisers, my skin feels heavy and I will get a huge oily outbreak during the day too.
If your current skincare routing works for you then stick with it, there are no right or wrong rules when it comes to what skincare you should use and your skin will reflect what is working for you. |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:15 pm |
| How did u find oil free moisturizer? They maybe suit for ur skin type.. |
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