HydraBalance: Why Oily Skin Still Needs the Right Moisturiser

Oily, congested and acne-prone skin is one of the most commonly mismanaged skin types we see in clinic. Too often, moisturiser is either skipped altogether or replaced with harsh, mattifying products that strip the skin and worsen inflammation long term.

HydraBalance Oily Skin Gel Moisturiser was created to change that narrative. It’s designed to support oily and problematic skin without disrupting the barrier, over-drying the skin or interfering with the microbiome.

Oil Control Isn’t About Stripping, It’s About Balance

When skin overproduces oil, it’s rarely doing so without reason. In many acne-prone clients, excess sebum is actually a response to barrier impairment, chronic inflammation, an overuse of active treatments or microbiome imbalance. Strip the skin further and you often trigger more oil, more congestion and slower healing.

HydraBalance takes a different approach. Instead of suppressing oil, it works to rebalance the skin, supporting hydration, barrier repair and healthy oil regulation over time.

Supporting the Microbiome

One of the key ingredients in HydraBalance is Quora Noni, a clinically studied postbiotic that supports acne-prone skin in a very clever way. Rather than killing bacteria outright, Quora Noni interferes with bacterial quorum sensing, essentially disrupting the way acne-associated bacteria communicate and form biofilms.

This results in reduced acne activity and reduced inflammation, in turn preserving the skin's beneficial microbiota. This is especially important for clients who have reactive, inflammatory or adult acne and don’t tolerate aggressive antibacterial treatments.

Eucalyptus Stem Cells: Purifying Without Compromise

HydraBalance also features bioengineered Eucalyptus Stem Cells, chosen for their ability to refine and rebalance congested skin.

They help improve skin clarity, refine texture and support overall skin resilience in oily and dull presentations, all without stripping the skin or compromising barrier function, which is where many traditional oily-skin products fall short.

Environmental Protection for Acne-Prone Skin

Oily and acne-prone skin is often more reactive to environmental stress than we realise. Pollution, oxidative stress and urban exposure can all worsen inflammation and congestion.

That’s where the red algae derivative in HydraBalance comes in, supporting antioxidant defence, protecting against pollution-induced inflammation and strengthening overall skin resilience. This makes it particularly beneficial for clients living in urban environments or experiencing ongoing inflammatory triggers.

Oily Skin Still Needs Lipids

This is where a lot of people get uncomfortable, but it’s important. Oily skin still needs barrier-supportive lipids. HydraBalance uses lightweight, non-comedogenic botanical oils including:

• Cucumber Seed Oil for soothing

• Borage Oil to support barrier repair

• Hemp Seed Oil to help balance sebum without occlusion

Calming, Reparative Support Where It’s Needed

To further support compromised or inflamed skin, HydraBalance includes a carefully selected blend of calming and antioxidant actives such as Centella Asiatica, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Green Tea and Ginger extracts, alongside native botanicals like Tasmanian Pepperberry and Davidson Plum, working together to calm active breakouts, reduce redness and support ongoing skin recovery.

The Takeaway for Clinics

By addressing oil regulation, microbiome balance and barrier health at the same time, HydraBalance offers a smarter, more sustainable approach to managing oily and acne-prone skin in clinic and at home. From a clinical perspective, this translates to improved client tolerance, more consistent outcomes and better long-term skin stability, while seamlessly supporting in-clinic treatments and corrective protocols without compromising recovery or results.

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