The way we look after our skin is highly personal. That means you need a regimen that works for your skin type. However, combination skin may be a different kind of animal. Combination skin means your skin may tick both the oily and dry boxes. It may seem not very safe, but fortunately, it’s doable.
Here is our list of things for combination skin types!
Keep Your Routine Simple
When it comes to mixed skin, simplicity is the key. Layering too many products may negatively affect the skin – disrupting its balance and exacerbating the problem. You’ll need a more straightforward routine – a gentle cleanser that balances pH levels, a moisturizer that helps balance your skin, a serum, and SPF. Too many products can clog the skin.
Moreover, moisturizers can help rebuild the protective skin barrier. As we age, our skin begins dropping in moisture factors, with transepidermal water loss—this means our bodies lose more water through the skin.
Apply In Patches
Since you have combination skin, the oily and dryer parts of your skin are in patches, too. Apply your skincare products in the same way—in patches. Some ingredients you may need are targetive—x addresses dry spots, and x targets oiliness. Try to be more exact in your application when doing your skincare routine.
Don’t Skip The Moisturizer
Moisturizers might make you think of biafine cream and homeoplasmine, but to be honest, they’re different! You might immediately think about the oily part of your face, mainly because you might be told that wearing moisturizer is bad for oily skin, but it’s not. Avoiding moisturizer may be the cause of your combination skin type; some are taught that acne needs drying, and to dry out acne, topicals are the ones that can do that.
However, when you have combination skin, you must keep it hydrated. Keep lotions, creams, and oils around you. Apply sparingly. If there are areas requiring more TLC, double up.
Remember to be careful about the product you apply. Stay away from comedogenic products, and don’t use too much retinol. Acne usually begins with clogged pores; hence, more straightforward formulas are needed.
Try These Ingredients
Some ingredients may prove beneficial to the combination skin type. These include:
- Hyaluronic acid – It can hydrate the skin without weight or greasiness. The greasiness may worsen preexisting oiliness.
- Salicylic acid—If you are physically active top portal, use a cleanser with this ingredient to lessen your chances of developing acne and clogged pores. This ingredient helps unclog pores and regulate sebum production in the skin.
- Lactic acid—A mild exfoliant, lactic acid can remove dead skin cells from dry areas and help clear pores.
- Emollients – Emollients help moisturize the skin. They are topically and directly applied to the skin, too.
- Antioxidants, which include Vitamins A, C, and E, as well as copper, zinc, and selenium minerals, help neutralize free radicals that cause aging.
Wrapping Up
Due to dryness and oiliness, combination skin may seem like a big challenge. However, with the proper skincare routine, your skin can improve greatly and improve quality, making it easier to manage. These tips will help you with dealing with your combination skin.
