As we all know, there are many myths about skin care circulating in the city. skincare-news (Coming Clean: 5 Skincare Myths) clears up some of the misconceptions about skin care so that consumers can learn to use the best methods to care for their skin. Oily skin does not need a moisturizer Reason for the misconception: Many people mistakenly equate oil with moisturizer. They mistakenly believe that as long as the skin is oily there is enough moisturizing power – or even too much moisturizing power. Qinglin Li, Department of Dermatology, Jiangxi Provincial Specialist Hospital of Dermatology Meanwhile, using the wrong moisturizer can look like the moisturizer is making oily skin even oilier. Choosing the wrong moisturizer “is like a skincare disaster: oily skin, blackheads and acne.” Angela Palermo, a skincare expert at About.com, writes. Palermo writes. As a result, many people skip the moisturizer step for fear of greasier skin. Reason for error: Comparing oil to moisturizer is like comparing apples to oranges; they’re different things. Skin type and moisture retention can change with environmental changes and moisture loss. Oily skin can also become dry if the humidity is very low or when it is dehydrated.