Combination skin is the most common skin type, and also the most difficult to control, due to its unstable nature.What exactly is combination skin? As the name implies, it's a "combination" skin type that straddles the divide between oily and normal to dry skin.
Simply put, combination skin is found in the oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), with problems similar to those encountered by oily skin, only in this area. It's not uncommon in combination skin to see imperfections, blackheads or simply a less fine skin texture in the T-zone. As for the rest of the face, it alternates between normal and dry skin, depending on the skin's sensitivity and the time of year.
Gentle cleansing for combination skin:
When you have combination skin, it's hard to remember that you don't have oily skin. So it's best to avoid products designed for oily skin, especially when it comes to daily cleansing. Instead, opt for gentler formulas that won't dehydrate your combination skin or make it more sensitive. So, opt for cleansing oil or a soap-free foaming gel.
For morning cleansing, you can simply opt for lavender floral water, ideal for refreshing the skin after the night, without damaging the hydrolipidic film. When you cleanse your skin, you should insist a little more on the T-zone than on the rest of the face, in order to eliminate excess sebum and obtain a clear skin, ready to receive its care.
Face masks are a great help in mattifying the T-zone. Once a week, you can treat yourself to a purifying mask to prevent the appearance of imperfections and refine skin texture. Either choose a gentle formula designed for sensitive skin, especially if you have dry cheeks; or opt for a more active formula, for example, based on green clay or vegetable charcoal, and apply it only to the T-zone.
Moisturize your combination skin:
To care for your combination skin, there are mattifying skin care creams based on sebo-regulating active ingredients. However, you need to choose them with moisturizing active ingredients too, so as not to dry out your skin. Otherwise, you can double up with a moisturizing cream on top, as a mattifying cream alone won't be enough to moisturize the skin properly in most cases.
One of the biggest difficulties in caring for combination skin is its unstable appearance. Depending on the season, your environment and your hormonal cycle, it can change. Your skin may have an oily phase, then a more sensitive phase, or a phase where imperfections multiply. Be aware of these variations, and adapt your skincare routine accordingly: apply a richer cream in case of dryness, a lighter one in case of increased sebum production, apply a good mask or use a special blemish cream in case of blackheads and spots.
Skincare products for combination skin must meet a number of specific needs:
Skin care products for combination skin use balanced formulations combining sebum-regulating, moisturizing and protective active ingredients.
Gentle, balanced cleansing is essential to remove impurities without damaging the skin barrier. Use a soap-free gel cleanser or a light foam. Formulas containing zinc or purifying plant extracts, such as green tea, are ideal for the T-zone.
Avoid overly aggressive cleansers, which can cause sebum overproduction in response, and overly rich milks, which can clog pores.
Weekly exfoliation is essential for combination skin, to unclog pores and smooth skin texture. Acid-based chemical exfoliants, such as salicylic or glycolic acid, are preferable to mechanical scrubs, which can irritate sensitive areas.
Apply a light, non-comedogenic cream suitable for combination skin. Mattifying formulas containing sebum-regulating agents are ideal for daytime, while slightly richer skin care products can be used at night to restore hydration.
Combination skins require light sun protection, in the form of a gel or mattifying fluid, to avoid weighing down the skin and prevent UV damage.
Soin-et-Nature offers a comprehensive range of dermocosmetic products to meet the specific needs of all skin types. Here are the categories available:
These dermocosmetics products available on Soin-et-Nature enable you to care for your skin in a targeted, natural way that respects its specific needs.
