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A member asked:

Using a moisturiser to help hydrate the skin will make my skin oily and a bad breakout will happen. why does this happen?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Good to use a: moisturizer that contains vitamins and see dermatologist for good choices

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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