Combination skin care – which face cream to choose?

What does “combination skin” mean? Why is this skin type so demanding? How to care for combination skin, and what mistakes to avoid? Check it out!

What does combination skin look like?

Some skin types are easier to care for, while others can prove troublesome. Challenges include the care of combination skin. It combines the characteristics of oily and dry skin, and its needs change rapidly. This is related to the cosmetics used, lifestyle, weather conditions and hormonal factors, among others. An additional problem with combination skin is its increased tendency to hyperpigmentation. Most often these are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a consequence of eczema.

Combination skin is oily in the T-zone, which is the area of the forehead, nose and chin. It is in these areas that pores block most easily, leading to blackheads and acne. At the same time, the skin on the cheeks is dry. This is why it is so difficult to choose the right care for combination skin.

Sebum

Sebum, or skin sebum, is the primary element that influences dryness or oiliness of the skin. It is secreted by sebaceous glands located in the dermis. Adequate sebum levels strengthen the skin’s protective layer against bacteria and other factors. Tallow is composed of epithelial lipids. When there are too few lipids in the skin, then we are dealing with dry skin. In contrast, excess lipids are a feature of oily skin. Combination skin has too much lipid in some parts and too little in others. It is the uneven and disturbed production of sebum that is the source of skin care difficulties for people with combination skin.

Skin type is not an immutable issue. Combination skin very easily turns into dry skin and almost as easily becomes oily skin. Mixed skin is said to have a dry tendency or an oily tendency. Such a distinction allows you to better choose cosmetics and avoid mistakes that would worsen the condition of the skin.

Combination skin care – the most common mistakes

Using only cosmetics for oily skin or for dry skin

The T-zone is usually more troublesome, so we often focus on it. Thus, we forget about the needs of the dry parts of the skin. Using only products for dry skin proves to be equally detrimental. If this happens, pores may become clogged in oily areas. In turn, the blockage of sebaceous gland outlets is the direct cause of blackheads and acne lesions.

Drying out the skin

The need to dry the T-zone is a common reflex when we notice “glowing” skin. Meanwhile, this is a fundamental mistake. Nadmierne osuszanie da skórze sygnał do produkcji jeszcze większej ilości łoju. Read more here Sometimes we dry out our complexion unknowingly. This happens when we use cosmetics with high alcohol content. Its drying effect makes itself known with irritation and even cracking of the skin.

Improper diet

Nutrition has a huge and often underestimated impact on the condition of the skin. Excess sugar creates conditions conducive to bacterial growth. This, in turn, increases the problem of imperfections. Eating foods with saturated fatty acids is equally detrimental. They are contained in fast food, chips and chocolate, among other things.

How to care for combination skin

We already know what mistakes to avoid. Now let’s take a look at good habits to support the care of combination skin.

Seboregulation

The basic activity in the care of combination skin is to balance the imbalanced sebum production. Some people with combination skin types use two different face creams. They apply one cream to the T-zone and another to the cheeks. Even better is to use one cream with moisturizing and seboregulating properties. Such properties have, for example, products with mandelic acid. The large acid molecule works effectively but gently. This makes it well tolerated even by dry, thin and delicate cheek skin.

Prevention of discoloration

Excess sebum blocks the outlets of the sebaceous glands. Blackheads and pimples form in these areas. When eczema does not heal properly, melanocytes produce more melanin, a natural pigment. This leads to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. To avoid them, the first thing to do is to prevent eczema. Next, it’s a good idea to provide the skin with ingredients to equalize melanogenesis. These include retinol, mandelic acid, papain and Boswellia serrata. And how to get rid of already formed discoloration? Some will disappear on their own with the exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation is worth stimulating with scrubs. We recommend using an enzyme scrub once a week, safe for both dry and oily skin. In addition, we recommend using creams that even out skin tone.

In the context of hyperpigmentation, photoprotection is also extremely important. Sunlight perpetuates discoloration, making it harder to get rid of. Combination skin requires daily use of a light face cream with SPF.

Healthy eating

We have already listed those dietary components that aggravate combination skin. And what substances are worth providing to the body with food? Valuable in particular are unsaturated fatty acids. They can be found in natural oils, such as flaxseed oil. Attention should also be paid to vitamins. They can be found in vegetables, fruits, nuts. Of course, don’t forget to drink enough water either.

Observation of skin needs

Combination skin is variable, so its needs should be carefully observed. The basis is always cleansing and moisturizing. Let’s perform scrubs, adjust cosmetics according to symptoms and to external conditions. Remember that dry areas of skin can become oily – and vice versa. Let’s react accordingly to the current situation. Let’s choose facial creams that will provide the skin with the ingredients it needs most at the moment. Bet on mandelic acid and retinol.

Combination skin – which face cream to choose

For day – hydratore

This is a cream with mandelic acid and ectoin, a molecule known for its moisturizing and protective effects. The cream can be used all year round. It only takes a few days to notice the results – narrowed pores, less sebum, moisturized skin. This is the perfect answer to the needs of combination skin!

For night – retino

The cream contains a combination of retinol and ecoRetinol. It not only has a rejuvenating and anti-wrinkle effect, but also regulates sebum secretion. We recommend it for people with skin imperfections and signs of aging.

Complementary – puratore home

This is an enzyme scrub with papain. It is also completely safe for pregnant and nursing women. It dissolves dead cells, leaving the complexion nourished, brightened and fresh.