How To Deal With The Complexities of Combination Skin

Our skin behaves differently as we keep aging and we know it gets really difficult to choose what skincare products your skin needs especially when you have a combination skin type.

We have tried to simplify the complexities of the Combination Skin type. Go through the blog below and know all about your combination skin type.

 

What is a Combination Skin Type?

Skin that doesn’t fit in one category, having oily skin on your forehead, nose and chin (T zone) of your face and dry skin around cheeks and jawline areas is what it is to have a combination skin type. Typically, there’s a mix of oily and dry areas on different parts of your face, with the t-zone being slight to very oily.

There are billions of different kinds of people on the planet, so it is going to be true for their skin types too that they will have varying skin types. A combination skin type by far is the most common and complex one. Even when you have a combination skin type you can see further divisions in it -

●     Combination of Oily & Sensitive

●     Combination of Oily & Dry

●     Combination of Oily & Normal

●     Combination of Dry & Sensitive

 

The Causes -

●     It is more of what you get from your parents, genetics play a great role in determining your skin type.

●     Sometimes the wrong skincare products for face, that can make some areas more oily and dry out the others

●     The food you eat. If you don’t have a healthy and balanced diet it will affect your skin.

●     There are more sebaceous glands in the T-Zone, which are responsible for creating sebum, the waxy substance that keeps your skin soft and supple. The glands in this area tend to be more active in those with combination skin types, producing excess sebum that can lead to shine and contribute to breakouts.

 

Signs of Combination Skin -

●     Larger pores

●     Shiny skin around T zone

●     Blackheads and whiteheads

●     Dry patches and acne breakouts

●     Skin gets oily in summers and drier in winters

●     Makeup might look patchy

●     You notice changes in your skin every season

 

How To Deal With Combination Skin Types -

●     The first step is to stick to such face care products with natural ingredients and has a very mild fragrance.

●     Step two is to stick to a consistent skincare regimen. It will make sure that you use one product twice during your skincare routine at night and in the morning. Don’t change your products frequently.

●     Use a gentle cleanser; a cleanser that cleanses deeply but yet is gentle on your skin; while balancing the oils.

●     Exfoliating once a week would be enough for people with combination skin. Make sure that your scrub doesn’t leave your skin dry. You can try Walnut,Coffee and Coconut Face Scrub that will make sure that you get the best combination of ingredients for exfoliating and coconut oil will moisturize your skin to the core.

●     Keep skin hydrated by using face serums and moisturizing lotion that help maintain the balance of moisture levels in your skin. Vitamin C face serum works effectively on people with combination skin type and those who have sensitive skin on some areas too.

●     Touching your face over and over will make your acne and pimples worse. It will spread the bacteria all over your face and you will end up getting more breakouts.

●     To get rid of excess oil in your T-zone , use blotting paper if needed.

●     It doesn’t matter what type of skin you have a screen is a must and people with combination skin must use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum

●     Vitamin C, aloe vera, jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid make the best ingredients

Choose products that have ingredients like vitamin C, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. This basically means lookup for products that are antioxidant-rich and have skin-repairing qualities. Avoid comedogenic products that clog pores.

●     If you have got spots, then opt for a spot treatment besides your regular skincare routine. Same goes for other skin care issues like acne, breakouts and dark spots. Your under-eye area is important too. Don’t leave that out.

●     Use a toner if you have large pores; use water based toner will work wonders on your large pores. Toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing, reducing the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants into the skin.

 

Just be brave and do your skincare daily. Skincare issues? What are they? You will forget them all. It's your time to flaunt healthy skin.

 

Restore your bright and healthy skin.

Be Youthful Forever!