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Don’t Let Shine Make Your Skincare Decisions
Oil Is Not a Hydration Test.
Shiny skin does not automatically mean your skin has enough hydration—or that it needs harsher cleansing.
Oil production and skin hydration are not the same thing. Your skin can look oily and still feel tight, flaky, irritated, or uncomfortable.
Read Beyond the Shine
- • Does my skin feel comfortable after cleansing?
- • Is it oily but also tight, flaky, or easily irritated?
- • Am I cleansing more aggressively simply because my skin looks shiny?
More aggressive cleansing can increase dryness and irritation without necessarily reducing oiliness.
Doctor’s Note: Acne treatments, retinoids, and exfoliating products can increase dryness or irritation even in naturally oily skin. When moisturiser is needed, choose a formulation that suits your skin rather than skipping it because of shine.
Shine tells you about oil. It doesn’t tell you the whole story about hydration.
