Do You Have Problems In Dealing With Oily Skin? Here Are 6 Ingredients To Avoid

Oily skin comes with its unique set of challenges and we often look for ways to get deal with it, but fear not – we've got you covered. Here are 6 ingredients to avoid if you have oily skin.

Skincare Tips: Ingredients To Avoid If You Have Oily Skin (Image Source: Getty)

Alcohol – Often present in cleansers and toners, although alcohol temporarily makes the skin look matte, it can dry the skin and send it into a compensatory overdrive, causing it to produce more oil and worsen acne. (Image Source: Getty)

Silicones – Silicones are occlusive in nature which means they trap oil and dirt and clog pores, worsening acne. (Image Source: Getty)

Coconut oil – People tend to use coconut oil as a moisturizer. While this may work for dry skin on the body, it can cause or worsen acne in oily skin types. (Image Source: Getty)

Mineral oil – While mineral oil is classified as non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), it can trap oil and dirt within them causing a breakout. (Image Source: Getty)

Lanolin – Usually great for dry skin, lanolin is a thick ingredient which creates a film over the skin not letting water evaporate form it. It is an occlusive as well and is comedogenic which is counterproductive for oily or acne prone skin. (Image Source: Getty)

Petroleum jelly – Applying a layer of an occlusive like petroleum jelly to lock in moisture, also known as slugging, gained popularity in the recent past. However, people with oily skin must avoid this as this can lead to acne flares. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by Dr. Natasha Shetty, Consultant Dermatologist at Bioderma. (Image Source: Getty)