In Praise Of … Murad’s Clarifying Oil Free Water Gel
Okay, so I’m going to start with a bit of a science lesson. Don’t worry, like I tell everyone, I got a D in science so this is going to be really basic. Now, bacteria. Yes I know, sounds gross. But here’s the thing. There’s bad bacteria and there’s good bacteria. Your skin has millions of perfectly balanced bacteria living on top of it. It’s called a microbiome and it is necessary to keep your skin healthy. So when bad bacteria forms groups on your skin, ( yes, also gross I know, but stay with me) it disrupts your microbiome‘s balance and causes all manner of irritation - including breakouts. For anyone with oily, breakout prone skin, this is a regular situation. But most moisturisers aren’t formulated to address this. Instead they clog your pores and make your skin even greasier. That certainly used to be my experience - and so eventually I just avoided moisturisers. Not the best move. Sidelining moisturisers isn’t great because regardless of your skin type, hydration is a must. But you also don’t want something that makes the situation worse. So what to do? If that’s your dilemma, honestly, you’ll love Murad’s Clarifying Oil Free Gel. It is genius. Here's the rundown; It is gossamer thin, oil free as mentioned and feels so fresh against the skin. It uses Salicylic Acid to exfoliate, Korean Red Pine extract to interrupt those bacteria signals that lead to breakouts, Ginger Root Extract to soothe and a sustained release, long lasting hyaluronic acid. This means your skin’s ability to attract and hold water is taken to the next level. I’ll put my neck on the line and say it is one of the very best moisturisers for oily blemish prone skin. So if that’s your skin type and you’ve had a nightmare looking for the right moisturiser, look no further. (Type in FUNMI20 at Murad.co.uk for a 20% discount on all Murad Skincare products till the end of Fen 2021. Terms and Conditions Apply)