When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Regardless of your specific skin type, everyone has sebaceous glands, which produce sebum (AKA oil) on their skin's surface. However, some of us — specifically folks with overactive sebaceous glands — are more prone to oily skin than others.
While you may think moisturizing oily skin will only exacerbate the problem, the exact opposite is true: Moisturizing your skin helps regulate oil production and promotes overall skin health. To help you enhance your skincare routine, we've rounded up the best moisturizers for oily skin on the market, including expert-approved picks from Dr. Joshua Zeichner , board-certified dermatologist and Zeichner Dermatology founder, and Dr.
Naissan O. Wesley , a board-certified dermatologist at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills . While narrowing down the best moisturizers for oily skin was no easy feat, we'd have to choose the Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream as the overall favorite.
Don't be fooled by its lightweight texture: It's actually packed with an abundance of oily skin-loving ingredients like protective ceramides and oil-regulating squalane. Oh, and did we mention it delivers up to 24 hours of hydration? If you're in need of a sunscreen moisturizer this summer — and you better be wearing one! — our favorite is the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 for its lightweight texture and high sun protection. Below, we've rounded up 14 of .