Dermol 500 Lotion for oily skin
Benzalkonium Chloride
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Liquid Paraffin
Isopropyl Myristate
Cetostearyl AlcoholWarning
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A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate, which hydrate but can also contribute to a greasy feel and pore-clogging rather than seboregulation.
- Provides moderate exfoliation with Benzalkonium Chloride and Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride for antimicrobial benefits, though these may not be ideal for managing overall oiliness.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 1000+ reviewsIt is celebrated for its versatility as both a leave-on moisturizer and a soap substitute, providing rapid relief from itching and preventing secondary infections due to its antimicrobial properties.
Highlights
Versatile application Mostly Mentioned
- “Soap substitute”
- “shower gel”
- “leave-on moisturizer”
Excellent texture Often Mentioned
- “Non-greasy”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “light consistency”
Hand care Often Mentioned
- “Heals cracked hands”
- “non-drying wash”
- “gentle cleanser”
Rapid itch relief Often Mentioned
- “Soothes irritation”
- “stops scratching”
- “calms redness”
Antimicrobial benefits Sometimes Noted
- “Prevents infection”
- “clears folliculitis”
- “kills bacteria”
Adverse reactions Rarely Noted
- “Facial rash”
- “stinging sensation”
- “increased redness”
Insufficient for dryness Rarely Noted
- “Too thin”
- “not rich enough”
- “requires thicker cream”
Medicinal scent Rarely Noted
- “Weird smell”
- “chemical odor”
- “unpleasant scent”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Pump faults”
- “hard to empty”
- “broken dispenser”
Texture dislike Rarely Noted
- “Too runny”
- “watery consistency”
- “not lotion-like”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Dermol 500 Lotion for oily skin?
Lovi advises against using this lotion on oily skin because ingredients like liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate can leave a greasy feel and clog pores rather than controlling oil. Oily skin needs products with ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Allantoin to balance moisture without adding heaviness.
Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for oily skin?
Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate make this lotion a poor fit because they can leave your skin feeling greasy and clog your pores rather than control oiliness. Oily skin needs a product with soothing and hydrating ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Allantoin that balance moisture without adding heaviness.
What does Benzalkonium Chloride do for oily skin?
Benzalkonium chloride is a germ-fighting ingredient that helps keep skin clean without drying it out too much. Studies show it kills common bacteria effectively and is unlikely to cause irritation for most people.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupation and Environment, 1985
What does Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride do for oily skin?
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride is an antiseptic agent used to cleanse and reduce bacteria on the skin, but it is not specifically designed to treat oily skin. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that help balance excess oil and keep pores clear without causing irritation or dryness.
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This lotion is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate can leave a greasy feel and clog pores rather than balance oil. Oily skin needs lightweight, balancing moisturizers with ingredients that hydrate without feeling heavy or blocking pores.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
This lotion is a poor match for oily skin because its heavy oils may lead to a greasy feel and clogged pores instead of balancing oil. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-balancing hydrators and ingredients that help clear pores without adding heavy layers.
How often should I use this lotion?
This lotion is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate can leave a greasy feel and clog pores rather than balance oil. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help regulate oil instead.
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This lotion may contribute to a greasy feel and pore-clogging on oily skin rather than helping to balance oil, because it contains ingredients like isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that help balance oil production without heavy or greasy oils.
Can I use this lotion around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment on your body, but it is a poor match for oily skin because ingredients like liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate can leave a greasy feel and clog pores. To care for oily skin, a product needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients rather than heavy oils.
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, butyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, decyl oleate, isostearyl neopentanoate, isocetyl stearate, myristle myristate, and cocoa butter produced comedone formation in the rabbit external ear canal.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007A non-alcoholic benzalkonium chloride hand sanitizer demonstrated antibacterial activity against nine out of eleven bacterial strains and caused no skin irritation or redness in ten participants compared to alcohol-based hand gels.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016Topical application of an intimate cleansing gel containing chlorhexidine, hyaluronic acid, and anti-inflammatory agents after ultrasound scalpel-assisted hemorrhoidectomy reduced pain and itching while accelerating complete wound healing at 4 weeks compared to washing with warm water alone in adult patients.
Annals of Coloproctology, 2024Topical therapy with 4% chlorhexidine digluconate products resolved clinical signs in all dogs with superficial pyoderma, including those with meticillin-resistant strains, showing comparable efficacy to systemic amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.
Veterinary Dermatology, 2015Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Increasing the softness of pressure-sensitive adhesives using isopropyl myristate decreased pain and stripped corneocytes during removal without significantly changing human skin dermal peeling force.
Skin Research and Technology, 2007A modern cold cream formulation using a self-emulsionable excipient with isopropyl myristate shows improved preparation ease, stability, rheological qualities, and moisture and emollient power compared to traditional cerates.
Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 1996
Ingredients
Benzalkonium Chloride, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Liquid Paraffin, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetomacrogol 1000, Phenoxyethanol, Water
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Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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