Keeping skin in balance can be a big challenge, especially for those with combination skin. Applying a moisturizer that’s too rich exacerbates oily areas, cleansing the skin with a cleanser that’s too aggressive dries out and unbalances dry areas.
Finding the right skincare routine for combination skin can be a headache. That’s why we’ve listed 10 tips to help you take care of your skin.
Note that combination skin is characterized by certain areas of the face that are oilier and others that are drier. As a general rule, the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) is slightly oilier, while the cheeks are slightly drier.
Most cleansers with chemical ingredients are irritating, leaving dry areas even drier and oily areas even greasier. A natural, PH-controlled cleanser will cleanse without irritating or unbalancing the skin.
The body has difficulty absorbing synthetic vitamins, both internally and externally. So it’s best to provide it with bioavailable vitamins in the form it can best absorb them: plants, seeds, flowers, while respecting the integrity of these ingredients during processing, i.e., by transforming them mechanically rather than chemically.
An essential skincare routine. It’s important to remove dead skin cells to allow the skin to breathe, and that’s the role of an exfoliant. It’s easy to make one at home: a little aloe gel, flower, plant or fruit powder (rose, green tea, orange, seaweed). We massage it into the skin of the face. We recommend exfoliating 2 to 3 times a week.
Anyone who has ever applied a mask knows that our face feels so good afterwards. We suggest a green, white or red clay mask for combination skin. We can add a vegetable oil of jojoba, apricot kernel or rosehip to keep the skin well moisturized. The miracle of clay: it absorbs toxins and restores minerals to the skin in exchange!
The dry parts of combination skin are easily irritated. Choose products containing natural ingredients and avoid the chemical irritants found in many synthetic fragrances, which can aggravate rashes and irritate your skin.
When your skin is out of control, it’s time to use 2 moisturizers suited to the different areas of your face. It can be difficult to strike a balance for those with combination skin: how do you moisturize dry cheeks without adding to the oily sheen of the T-zone? You can then use a facial oil for oily skin on the T-zone more prone to pimple development, and a dry-skin oil for the drier areas of the face. In this way, you can keep your skin supple without destabilizing its balance.
Dehydrated skin can also be caused by a lack of water. Conversely, coffee and alcohol are dehydrating and can worsen skin dryness.
Going makeup-free for a few days a week or a month is very beneficial for your skin, and it will thank you for it!
The eye contour is a sensitive area where the skin is thin and needs special care. It’s important to remove eye make-up every night. Apply a gentle regenerating skin care product to the eye contour area, massaging in a circular motion, morning and night.
