Certain nonnegotiables, likewearing SPF daily, are encouraged to achieve optimal skin health and protection.
To find out, we tapped into the expertise of three board-certified dermatologists.
Meet the Experts
Does Oily Skin Really Age Better?
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In short: having oily skin doesn’t necessarily mean your skin will age better than other skin types.
But the answer to this question is more complex than one may think.
The first thing to understand is that oily skin contains higher-concentration glands that produce sebum (aka oil).
This sounds like a significant win for oily skin in the aging category.
But as Collins points out, aging involves much more than fine lines and wrinkles.
“Also, the anti-wrinkle benefits of oily skin may be overestimated.”
What Else Impacts Skin Aging?
“Having oily skin at baseline doesn’t mean you are protected from aging,” Kobets says.
“It’s how you treat your body and your skin that shapes the future of your skin.”
You could also experience larger pores, dilated blood vessels, and hyperpigmentation.
Dry skin
Fine lines andwrinklesmay be more pronounced in people with dry skin.
Combination skin
Combination skincan age both oily skin and dry skin.
“I think having combination skin is the best of both worlds,” Kobets says.
Oily skin may also offer protection against UV damage and act as a natural moisturizer.
But dermatologists say oily skin doesn’t necessarily age better than other skin types.
“It’s something we should be proud of,” Kim says.
