How to take care of combination skin?

Combination skin combines two types of skin on the face. The forehead, nose and chin area is oily , while the cheeks are normal or dry . The needs will therefore be different in each place. To take care of it, it is important to choose products that rebalance the skin.

Understand the causes of combination skin

Combination skin is caused by overactive sebaceous glands in the T zone . Other factors such as hormones, stress, climate, and genetics can influence the state of the epidermis. With age, the skin can become drier as it reacts to hormonal changes.

Choose products suitable for combination skin

To treat combination skin, choose products that rebalance your sebaceous glands without attacking the driest areas of the face. The ideal is to combine moisturizing active ingredients and active ingredients that regulate sebum production.

Niacinamide

Its properties help to tighten pores, reduce acne pimples, and fight against skin dryness.

hyaluronic acid

This active ingredient helps the skin to maintain its hydration while strengthening the skin barrier . It also helps reduce excess sebum and breakouts.

salicylic acid

It regulates sebum production and gently cleanses pores.

AHAs and BHAs

AHA and BHA based scrubs remove dead skin and clear clogged pores.

water-based products

They cleanse the skin effectively and without irritating it. You can add a water-based cleansing gel or cream to your daily routine.

Oil-free and non-comedogenic products

Comedogenic products clog pores . This causes the appearance of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, etc.

Have a diligent routine

Now that you know which products to include in your routine, here's how to take care of your combination skin morning and evening.

remove make-up

Every evening, remove makeup from your skin with Micelliance micellar water to rid your skin of all the impurities it has accumulated during the day.

To clean

Use the anti-imperfection face cleansing gel in the morning when you get up to rid your skin of all your imperfections and reduce excess sebum . Its soap-free formulation is suitable for cleaning oily skin without drying the skin.

Also Read: What is Double Facial Cleansing?

Exfoliate

Once or twice a week, exfoliate the face with Exfoclear exfoliating gel to remove dead skin and stimulate cell renewal.

Cure

Treat all blemishes with ACT-5 Anti-Blemish Intensive Care . This product reduces acne pimples without drying out the skin. Thanks to ingredients such as bakuchiol and hexylresorcinol, it reduces sebum, reduces acne pimples, blackheads, and sebaceous filaments .

Know the habits to avoid

Use stripping products

Many people believe that these types of products correct blemishes and excess sebum more quickly. In fact, they produce the opposite effect. A harsh cleanser can irritate your skin and create excess sebum production.

Do not put moisturizer

Opt for a non-comedogenic moisturizer to avoid clogging pores. If you stop moisturizing, your skin can become dull and dehydrated. She ends up pulling, losing firmness and slackening. In other words, lack of hydration accelerates skin aging .

touch your face

Your hands contain a lot of bacteria. If you touch your face, they can penetrate the pores of your skin and cause blemishes.

Also read: how to take care of dehydrated oily skin?

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