If you have oily skin, you’ve probably asked this at least once: Do I even need a moisturiser?

For years, skipping moisturiser felt like the safer option because more moisture must mean more breakouts, right? That belief stuck around for so long that many of us followed it without question. I did too. And I learned the hard way that avoiding moisturiser was doing more harm than good.

Here’s the truth: moisturiser isn’t what breaks oily skin out. Acne usually comes from clogged pores, excess oil production, bacteria, and a damaged skin barrier—not hydration. When oily skin isn’t moisturised enough, it goes into panic mode. To compensate for the missing moisture, the skin starts producing even more oil than it normally would. That extra oil then mixes with dirt, sweat, and pollution (hello Indian summers), leading to congestion and breakouts.

Every skin type needs moisture dry, normal, combination, oily, no exceptions. Hydration keeps your skin barrier healthy, balanced, and less reactive. When skin is properly moisturised, it actually learns to calm down instead of constantly overproducing oil.

And if you’re still skeptical or afraid to use a moisturiser, that’s exactly why we created Soak’d. It’s a cream-gel moisturiser that delivers hydration without feeling greasy, oily, or sticky even in harsh Indian summers. It absorbs quickly, feels lightweight, and helps balance oil rather than suppress it.

So if you ever find yourself wondering should I moisturise? or which one won’t break me out? we’ve got you covered.

If you’ve reached till the end, here’s a little launch treat for you:
Use code “OILYSKIN” for ₹300 off on Soak’d during launch week.

Because oily skin doesn’t need less care.
It just needs the right kind.