Why does my face sweat after applying moisturiser?

Have you ever wondered why after applying moisturizer on your face, it gets a lot sweaty even if it is not during hot seasons like summer?

As such, it makes sense to start wondering why this might be the case. In this post we are going to try to address this issue, to see what the cause could be.

But first, it is fair to clarify and answer the general question of why we do sweat and what purpose does moisturiser serve.

Why do we sweat?

To start with, it is a perfectly natural human bodily function to sweat. Sweating normally occurs when the human body is attempting to regulate its internal temperature. It serves a variety of functions for our body and protects us from overheating, in addition to cooling it.

You can sweat for a few of different reasons, such as hot weather, exercise, or even spicy food. Stress or fever can also cause you to sweat. For many people, sweating is a quick way of releasing heat.

Nevertheless, most people are confused about both the positive and negative effects sweat can have on their skin.

What is a moisturiser for? & How come my face sweats after applying it?

Moisturizers are meant to provide hydration and to keep the skin soft, nourish and supple by keeping it hydrated. In addition to preventing the skin from drying out, it reduces dead skin shedding.

A moisturiser that causes your face to sweat could mean that you have oily skin which overreacts to the moisturiser. However, there has not been sufficient research conducted to fully support this statement. Particularly for people with dry, sensitive skin.

Thus, sweat and oil generally differ from one another.

One possible explanation might be that you sweat more, but that feeling might be due to the moisturizer on your skin preventing your skin from fully experiencing evaporation. If your sweat is mixing with the moisturizer, it may not be evaporating correctly (which is a cooling process). This might be the reason why you are sweating.

*It is important to note that individual experiences might differ, and that deeper research needs to be conducted by experts to provide a comprehensive answer.

What may be the possible causes? 

Despite the lack of specific studies that explain why you might sweat after applying moisturiser (for dry sensitive skin), it might be a result of one of these external factors:

• Living in a tropical area may cause the water on your skin to evaporate and create heat. Hot weather is one of the most common causes. The summer season, when the heat intensifies, makes your skin far more likely to sweat.
• The product/moisturiser that you are using is comedogenic. The latter can clog the pores, causing sweating. Make sure to opt for a non-comedogenic product.
• Personal conditions or medical conditions.

One example is if you suffer from Hypohidrosis or in this case craniofacial hyperhidrosis.

The latter causes excessive sweating on the head and face and generally unable the body to cool down by sweating. Sweat evaporates from your skin when you’re hot, taking the heat with it. To know more visit https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems.

In short, the condition causes your skin to sweat more than it should to maintain a normal body temperature.

What has been looked at so far?

According to a recent study conducted by Dr Osaka, he stated that excreted sweat contains a great deal of moisture and can greatly increase skin surface hydration. In addition, it contains moisturizing factors. The increased water loss due to these genes’ defects could theoretically be compensated entirely by an increase in sweating.

The study does not prove that it is safe to leave the skin sweaty even after applying moisturizer. Nevertheless, the study showed that sweat alone can contain moisturising factors.

Further studies will be needed to fully answer this question for those with dry sensitive skin.

What’s been generally suggested?

Given the fact that enough research needs to be done on people with dry sensitive skin, one could argue that using an alcohol-free toner after cleansing can help restore your skin’s pH balance before applying a moisturiser.

You should also consider switching from a water-based moisture. In fact, most moisturisers are made up of a combination of water, mineral oils, and plant oils. Their purpose is to prevent water loss from the skin.

In addition, you could try to use a cream that will help your skin attain water and less fat.

Check these related articles:

*The best moisturizer for dry sensitive skin-Cerave-Vanicream or Cetaphil

*The best facial moisturizer for dry sensitive skin-according to experts

Besides, make sure to consider consulting a dermatologist if you suspect excessive sweat production is affecting your skin health.

As a conclusion, all the above information was gathered from online research, so you shouldn’t take it as final thought. Despite the lack of specific information regarding sweating when you have dry, sensitive skin, external factors may be responsible.

But since there isn’t enough information provided, you might consider consulting a professional if you want a more in-depth explanation. They may be able to assist you further and answer some more specific questions you may have.