How to take care of combination skin in the right way!

Healthy skin is very important for making a first impression. Do you have parts of oily and dry skin on your face? Does your face get excessively oily/dry according to the weather? If yes, you have combination skin and we understand how difficult it is to take care of combination skin. Your gender doesn’t matter, it is a problem that men face as much as women.

And the skincare recommended for combination skin is as confusing as the name sounds. Have you tried several skincare trends in vain?

Matter of fact! the skincare trends of dry skin don’t work on it and neither do the oily skin ones. So what works? Read on to find out the perfect trends for your special skin type!

How do I know if I have combination skin?

Usually, any skin with a mix of dry and oily patches is called combination skin. However, for easy detection, if you see more than 2 of the following signs then you can be sure that you have combination skin.

• If you have oily patches on your face 20-30 minutes after washing face.
• If you have dandruff.
• Your T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) is oily whereas your cheeks are dry.
• If pores around your nose are larger than the pores on your cheek and jawline.
• You get dry patches and acne on your face at the same time.
• You have both blackheads and whiteheads.

How to take care of combination skin

Multi-masking

Yea! Multi-masking is the application of different types of masks on different parts to address the concerns specific to the part. Therefore, multi-masking works wonders on combination skin. Your best choice will be clay/charcoal masks to absorb the excess oil. Also, if you don’t stick to one salon, make sure you tell them about combination skin and seek the right solution.

Alcohol-based toners

Nay! Alcohol-based toners are harsh on the skin and can make your oily parts worse.

Serums for combination skin

Yea! Serums can work wonders on combination skin. Opt-in for Hyaluronic acid or Vitamin C serums for the day and Retinol for the night. Avoid layering of different serums since it may cause a reverse reaction.

Right face oils for combination skin

Yea! Face oils are great for the skin! For combination skin, the perfect oils are Jojoba and Marula. However, for some, the oils can be too much for the skin in summer. In such cases opt for gel-based products only.

Salicyclic acid

Maybe! While this is a solution to most of your concerns, salicylic acid can irritate sensitive skin. Restrict your usage to 1-2 times a week since it’s an exfoliator too.

CBD for combination skin

Yea! One of the upcoming trends for 2021, CBD, is all safe for your combination skin. Be it acne, redness or dryness, CBD will cure ’em all.

Hydration

Yea! You can never go wrong with hydration. Use hydrating masks, toners or mists to keep your skin looking plump.

Stress

Nay! Stress increases your skin problems. Period. Reduce stress by practicing meditation or yoga, go for a leisurely walk regularly, spend time on activities that relieve your stress, and take up some sport, however light it might be.

Picking at your skin

Nay! Well, boys compete with girls on this one. It is mindless and addictive and it seems harmless. However, you end up hurting your skin. When you pick at your skin, you spread bacteria and oil around. Combined with the dirt on your fingers it may cause multiple problems for your skin.

Over Cleansing

Nay! If you feel something’s not right with your skin, the first reaction is to cleanse it. The oily patches of the skin might force you to think that if you cleanse more then your skin will become even. Thereafter, people tend to regularly over-cleanse their skin. It only makes your dry skin patches even drier causing skin breakouts.

Have you been troubled about your skin? Follow these for a couple of months and you will surely feel a significant difference. Let us know in the comments below when you do!

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