Myth: Drying problematic or oily skin clears up acne

by ALICE ODERA · August 20th, 2009

DRYING YOUR SKIN DOES NOT CLEAR UP ACNE

The opposite is true. When skin becomes overly dry, an environment is created in which the skin is signaled that is too dry and produces more oil. Use drying products sparingly, and look to lightly moisture oily skin. The goal is to keep skin balanced.