For those with combination skin, choosecare product is quite difficult. They are familiar with the typical problems of dry skin, such as peeling, tightness and excessive sensitivity. But it is worth using a cream for overdried skin, as an oily shine and "blackheads" will appear on the face. Combination skin requires special care - this is the only way it will always look healthy and well-groomed.
Mixed skin: what is it?
Combination skin type can combinelack of moisture in some areas of the face and increased sebum secretion in others. The cheeks are usually “dry”, while the forehead, nose and chin suffer from excess sebum. This is not surprising, because it is in the T-zone of the face that the largest number of sebaceous glands are located. Therefore, it is usually the one that pimples and acne “choose”. Caring for combination skin seems quite difficult - how to choose a product suitable for all skin types “neighboring” on your face? Combination skin can be a bizarre gift of nature, or it can be a consequence of improper care. Whatever skin type you have, overuse of scrubs, alcohol-based tonics and face wash gels with fruit acids will play a cruel joke on you. That is why it is so important to properly care for your face and maintain a balance when using skin care cosmetics. The appearance of inflammatory elements and "blackheads" is explained by the fact that sebum quickly absorbs dirt, while removing it from the skin is quite problematic. The remains of the secretion, mixed with dust, dirt and makeup residues, are "absorbed" into enlarged pores (characteristic, again, of combination skin). Oxidizing under the influence of air, they "turn" into the contents of acne.
How to choose cosmetics for the care of combination skin?
Combination skin has “absorbed” alldry skin type capriciousness. It reacts sensitively to components of creams and lotions that can cause allergies. Apply a toner containing petroleum products to it - and in the morning your face will be "decorated" with several pimples. When choosing cosmetics, keep in mind: the composition should minimize the amount of parabens, palm oil, preservatives and all kinds of fragrances. They prevent the skin from "breathing", covering it with a thin film that clogs the pores and provokes the occurrence of subcutaneous inflammation. In fact, you need to choose multi-products that have opposite, at first glance, properties: moisturizing (the key to youth and a fresh look), matting (getting rid of oily shine and enlarged pores), nutrition (prevention of peeling and dehydration of the upper layers of the epidermis). The easiest way to find a cream with such properties is a jar that says "moisturizing cream for oily skin" or "sebum-regulating nourishing cream". Rarely, but still you can see on the shelves of cosmetic boutiques "smart creams" - mattifying the T-zone and moisturizing cheeks. Basically, such "miracle products" are produced by luxury brands. But with the selection of a toner or makeup remover, things are much more complicated. In order not to get into trouble in the midst of cosmetic diversity, it is necessary to consider in more detail the nuances of choosing individual care products for combination skin.
Moydodyr: nuances of cleansing combined skin
Facial cleansing products are available inin a variety of forms – from regular soap to two-phase oils. For gentle and at the same time deep cleansing, you will need foam or gel. For weekly use, buy a peeling or exfoliating cream with small polyethylene granules. Apricot kernels or ground walnut shells, so beloved by scrub manufacturers, leave microtraumas on the skin, which contributes to the appearance of inflammation. In order for a cleanser to help disinfect the skin, dry out inflammation and open pores, it should contain tea tree oil, eucalyptus or lemon juice. You need to wash your face two, maximum three times a day. From the fact that you will rub your face with soap ten times a day, the skin will produce fat with double the effort. For deep, but not traumatic cleansing, use a sponge or a soft brush for washing. With its help, you can cleanse the skin in the T-zone. Apply the scrub to clean skin of the face and distribute it along the massage lines with circular movements for 3-4 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water and blot the skin with a terry towel. Remove makeup every evening, do not be lazy. Use milk or cleansing foam for these purposes. Apply a small amount of the product to a cotton pad and thoroughly cleanse the face of powder, mascara, eyeshadow, lipstick. After that, wipe the face with a damp cloth. L'oreal Trio-Active Balancing gel-mousse is intended for washing combination skin. It moisturizes dry skin, while mattifying oily areas. It can be used to cleanse the skin around the eyes. The gel contains emollients, allowing it to be used in winter. Fans of multifunctional cosmetics will like Hydra-radiance "3 in 1" foaming cleanser from Decleor. This foam has a cleansing, exfoliating and nourishing effect. It is saturated with essential oils and extracts from fruits and plants. The product from Decleor will cleanse the T-zone from sebaceous plugs and reduce the size of enlarged pores. If you like unusual skin care products, Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm With Rosewood will suit your taste. The unusual structure of the balm for a cleansing product contains precious rosewood extract. Mix 1-2 drops of the balm with cool water and apply to the face. At home, you can prepare a liquid for washing combination skin. Grate ½ a bar of baby soap, dilute the resulting shavings in 200 ml of warm water, add freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon. Use the resulting composition instead of a gel to cleanse your face. Oatmeal is an excellent alternative to peeling. They cleanse pores well, while softening pores and reducing redness. Mix 1 tbsp. flakes with 1 tbsp. whey or low-fat kefir and apply to the face like a regular scrub. Cream or herbal decoction will be a universal makeup remover. Chamomile infusion can even remove makeup from the eyes. For combination skin, a decoction of plantain, calendula and yarrow will also be useful.
Keep it toned: tonics suitable for mixed skin
Using a toner is a mandatory step in your care routine.for your skin type. It tightens pores well after cleansing, tones and tightens the skin, dries up pimples. "Alcohol" toner completely deprives the upper layers of the epidermis of moisture, which causes increased activity of the sebaceous glands. Half an hour after you wipe your skin with a disk with such a toner, your face will look like a pancake greased with butter. Therefore, a toner for combination skin should be marked "alcohol free" on the packaging. It should contain salicylic acid, propolis, witch hazel extract or other antibacterial components. If finances allow you, buy two types of toner: moisturizing and mattifying. Apply the second only to the forehead, nose and chin. Avene Cleanance Lotion-Toner Purifying, thanks to its two-phase consistency, gives your face a matte finish and keeps it for a long time due to absorbent particles. Applying this lotion twice a day, you will get rid of inflammation in two weeks. In addition, it moisturizes the skin due to pumpkin seed oil and thermal water present in the composition. Tonique Douceur Alcohol-Free Freshener from the world-famous cosmetic brand Lancome does not cause any allergic reactions. It is based on specially purified water infused with rose petals and elderberry. The tonic does not disturb the hydrolipid balance of combination skin in any way. Pineapple and papaya extracts have an excellent tightening and smoothing effect. A homemade tonic for combination skin will turn out if you mix ½ cup of crushed cucumber pulp with 2 bags of acetylsalicylic acid and 1 cup of boiled water. Put the resulting mixture in the refrigerator for two hours, then strain the liquid through clean gauze. Sea salt is the best ingredient for making hand-made tonics for your skin type. Stir 2 tbsp. salt until completely dissolved in 150 g of cool water. If you regularly suffer from minor blemishes and acne, add 20 drops of calendula tincture.
Basic care
Day cream should have mattifying andmoisturizing properties. For skin that is normal on the cheeks and oily in the T-zone, a gel is preferable - it is absorbed faster and will be an excellent base for makeup. The daytime product should also have a protection level from ultraviolet rays of 15-20 units. If you are 25 years old, choose a cream that contains antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. Ahava Essential Day Moisterizer has a light texture and contains minerals and salts of the Dead Sea. There is no need to blot your face with a napkin, since the cream is absorbed quite quickly. Can be used as a night cream. Janseen combined two products in one tube - a day cream for combination skin and a smoothing base for makeup. In the absence of visible imperfections, it is quite capable of replacing foundation in its effect. Bioclean Crème by Methode Cholley is intended for combination skin with noticeable age-related changes. The cost of the product is quite high, but it is worth it. The unique formula of the Swiss cream is based on oligopeptides, zinc and celandine extract. Lavender essential oil and vitamin complex soothe irritated skin and give it a fresh, rested look. For evening use, use a concentrated product to solve existing skin problems. A cream based on blue clay will help to “pull” dirt out of the pores, green tea and eucalyptus will cope with acne, and wrinkles will be filled with collagen. Acne Stop by Hirudo Derm can be applied to areas of the nose affected by “blackheads”. Azelaine will help prevent their further spread, and leech extract will remove toxins from the deep layers of the skin. Use the gel locally on certain areas of the skin. Clinique Repairwear Lift Firming Night Cream perfectly models the face contour and restores the skin, eliminating post-acne and traces of acne. It “starts” the natural cellular mechanisms responsible for the production of elastin and collagen. The concentration of active ingredients is quite high, so the cream is ideal for night use. To prepare the cream for combination skin care yourself, just mix 30 g of palm oil with 10 drops of menthol oil, 20 drops of juniper oil and 2 tbsp. of orange juice. It is recommended to apply this cream in a thin layer to oily areas of the skin 10 minutes before applying makeup.
Special Tools
Black Head Out Balm will save the day if"Blackheads" cannot be driven away from the face by any other methods. A product similar in texture to ordinary Vaseline with a pronounced mint aroma pushes the contents of the pores out. Apply a little balm to the wings of the nose, wash off after 15 minutes. Night mask Baviphat Apple Therapy Sleeping Pack is an innovative product that combines the intensive action of a mask and a delicate creamy consistency. Apple essence cleanses the skin of toxic substances, restores its natural radiance and makes it silky. In the morning, you will see a clean, matte face in the mirror, with lightened pigment spots and without expression wrinkles. We recommend reading:
