SKINCARE
DOES OILY SKIN STILL NEED TO BE MOISTURISED?
“If your skin is oily you may be tempted to avoid moisturising in an attempt to control your oil production. The truth is that even oily skin requires moisturisation. Not moisturising can cause your skin to produce more oil to hydrate itself,” says Dr Judey Pretorius, a biomedical scientist and product development specialist based in Pretoria. “Select a non-comedogenic moisturiser with a light texture that doesn’t feel heavy on the skin.
A hyaluronic-acid moisturiser is a great option for all skin types as it is naturally found in the body and helps the skin retain water, keeping it
