Pomega5 Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer Quenches Oily Skin

Adequate moisture is vital for all skin types

Let’s face it: the older we get, the more high-maintenance we become. I’ll be the first to tell you, dear readers, that I just celebrated my 35th birthday not long ago; one of my presents to yours truly? Trying to take better care of myself–which also means paying more attention to the needs of my complexion….

I’ll also be the first to admit that I have an overall aversion to most moisturizers, including those made for oily or otherwise “troubled” skin. Maybe it’s just me, but plenty of non-comedogenic products have made me break out, so now I’m often reluctant to try anything new. However, I also realize how unhealthy dehydration is–and since I get to sample some amazing stuff as a beauty editor–let me tell you about Pomega5’s cruelty-free green tea moisturizer. Hooray for antioxidants and their key benefits, which include:

green tea extract: an anti-inflammatory that reduces sun damage and risk of irritation; prevents collagen breakdown
pomegranate seed oil: an omega-5 fatty acid; this powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory stimulates collagen renewal (and other skin-rejuvenating actions)
verbena oil: an antiseptic/anti-bacterial distilled from the verbena (lemon) leaf; known to relieve anxiety, boost concentration & uplift mood
jojoba oil: a moisturizer rich in omega-9 (antioxidant); also unclogs pores & reduces stretch marks/wrinkles
vanilla extract: a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols; sensuous, calming & a known protectant

Sounds great (at least in theory), right? But what about those dreaded zits?! As fantastic as the ingredients all are–botanicals can still exacerbate the tendency to break out–I’m also happy that this does not seem to be an issue with Pomega5‘s moisturizer. I use it under Tease Zone.