Does greasy hand cream mean it is moisturizing? Is oil in skin care products good or bad?

Hand cream is a very important skin care product, especially in autumn and winter, when dry skin on hands needs to be nourished and cared for by applying hand cream. Most hand creams are greasy, so does greasy hand cream mean it is moisturizing?

Does greasy hand cream mean it is moisturizing?

Not really. Some hand creams are very greasy, but not necessarily moisturizing. You need to first check what skin type you have. Apply hand cream on your hands. If you feel it is moisturized, then it is moisturized; if you feel it is greasy, then it is greasy. The difference between moisturizing and greasy lies in the skin's absorption capacity. What cannot be absorbed is greasy, but not moisturizing.

Is oil in skin care products good or bad?

There are two manufacturing principles of skin care products: water-in-oil and oil-in-water. In short, it means more hydration or more oil, because water and oil are both indispensable to the skin. Choose the product that suits you based on your skin type. If you feel that the product removes oil right after you apply it but is absorbed later, then it is suitable for your skin. If it cannot be absorbed, it may cause acne. It depends on whether it is because your skin's stratum corneum is thick or it is a problem with the product itself.

In short, when choosing skin care products, you should consider your skin type and choose the products that suit you. You can't just follow what others use. In fact, different people have different preferences. What works well for others may not necessarily work well for us. Choose the one that suits you. For example, oily skin is not suitable for using too oily skin care products, but dry skin is more suitable.

What happens if skin care products are too oily?

1. Acne: If some skin care products are too greasy and your skin cannot absorb them well, then the skin care products you use on your facial skin will float on your face, cannot be absorbed and block the pores, and eventually cause acne.

2. Blackheads and closed comedones: Blackheads and closed comedones are caused by the same principle as acne. When the pores are blocked, blackheads and closed comedones will easily form. Many people don’t like the greasy feeling after using skin care products. In fact, this greasy feeling can be changed. People can use cosmetic cotton to apply skin care products or rub their hands together before applying skin care products. Both methods can make the skin care products become refreshing after use.

Apart from the greasy feeling after use, skin care products that are too oily do not necessarily mean they are bad. Different people have different skin types, so there are only skin types that are not suitable for this type of skin care products, not that oil is bad. Generally, oily skin is not suitable for using too oily skin care products, but dry skin is more suitable. People with dry skin have less facial oil secretion and are very prone to dryness and dandruff. Therefore, using oil-containing skin care products can give dry skin a protective film. However, people with dry skin should replenish their skin with moisture before using skin care products containing oil.