Combination skin

How to take care of combination skin?

Combination skin is characterized by a combination of the characteristics of oily and dry skin. Therefore, it is not surprising that caring for her can be a problem.

How to recognize combination skin?

First, some theory to help you recognize and understand the needs of combination skin. Why can it be difficult to take care of her? Due to the presence of oily and dry parts of the face. In the T-zone, that is, on the forehead, nose and chin, you can notice excess sebum, clogged pores and imperfections. In turn, other parts of the face are subject to drying out, irritation and even peeling.

Due to the peculiarities of combination skin, skin care should combine the fight against imperfections and overproduction of sebum with intensive moisturizing.

Combination skin care basics

What should be the care for combination skin? One of the best ideas is to use cosmetics designed for this skin type. Such cosmetics have a multidirectional effect, so you do not need to buy two different products and then use them on selected areas of the face.

Although the appearance of imperfections and shine in the skin in the T-zone may indicate that you should use cosmetics with alcohol to "dry" the skin a little, this is a mistake! Using formulas with a high content of this ingredient and not moisturizing will not only negatively affect the condition of dry areas of the face, but also worsen the condition of the skin in the T-zone. The skin, on the contrary, will begin to produce sebum, and more pimples will appear on the forehead or chin.

Daily care for combination skin should include:

washing the face twice a day - in the morning and in the evening (double cleansing),

toning after cleansing

use of serum and cream for combination skin,

applying sunscreen every morning.

Also, exfoliate once a week to help exfoliate dead skin. Incorporate sheet and clay masks into your skin care routine.

These active ingredients work well in combination skin care.

The key ingredients for combination skin in cosmetics depend on whether you have oily or dry skin.

Combination skin with a tendency to oiliness: witch hazel, green tea extract, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, zinc.

Combination skin prone to dryness: aloe vera, allantoin, panthenol, glycerin, vitamins A and E, nourishing vegetable oils.

In addition, regardless of whether your skin is excessively oily or not, it is worth including niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides or vitamin C in your care.

Acids for combination skin

Acids rule the world of conscious care. If you haven't tried them yet, it's time to take the first step! Which one is suitable for combination skin? Salicylic, azelaic, mandelic and lactic acids are excellent choices.

Salicylic acid cleanses pores, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and helps regulate sebum production.

Azelaic acid reduces the appearance of pigmentation, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is mild so it does not irritate dry areas of the face.

Mandelic acid brightens the skin, has anti-wrinkle properties, supports the fight against acne and has a moisturizing effect.

Lactic acid moisturizes and gently exfoliates the epidermis, has anti-aging and antibacterial properties, and stimulates the natural production of collagen.

Remember that acids themselves exfoliate the skin, so when using them, you should refuse additional peeling.

What peeling to choose for the care of combination skin?

Any skin needs regular exfoliation of dead skin cells. If you forget about this step of care, you risk the appearance of new imperfections and clogged pores. In addition, the keratinized epidermis accumulated on the skin reduces the absorption of active ingredients contained in other cosmetic care products.

Don't make this mistake and treat yourself to a combination skin peel. Enzymatic or acid peels are best for this skin type.