There are different types of skin on the face: dry, oily, sensitive… Each of them requires specific care, as they tend to have different problems: acne, redness, irritation… For this reason, it is essential know what our skin type is to know how to take care of it. One of the most doubtful is the mixed skin, since it shares traits of two different types: normal-dry and fat. But one of the big mistakes is treating it like it’s just fat.
“combination skin is the one more prevails among the population. It is the one that occurs when they appear on the face two types skin: oily or with excess sebum on the ‘zonta T’ (forehead, nose and chin) and normal and dry in the rest”, explains lydia lopezbeauty expert of the ‘online’ store Nutristorewhich indicates that, in addition, it requires “more extra care“. “Depending on which area of the face you are going to treat, you have to use a product with different characteristics: that is, in the ‘T zone’ you have to use products sebum regulators and balancerswhile in the driest areas, such as the cheeks, we must provide extra hydration with products emollients“, keep going.
On the one hand, a Dry Skin It needs intensive hydration to prevent a feeling of tightness. Due to lack of water, it is usually thinner, rougher and tends to redden. Therefore, it is more prone to fine lines and wrinkles. On the other hand, one oily skin requires a deep cleaning to balance excess sebum (the sebaceous glands generate too much sebum that clogs the pores and leads to the appearance of impurities and granites). It is less prone to wrinkles because it is Thickereven though tends to flacciditysince the oils make the skin weighs more.
Can it be changed?
As López points out, “as with the rest of the body, skin evolves over the years. With age the skin lose hydration, so it is normal that you have had combination skin and go on to have completely dry skin in old age. In addition, there are other factors that can cause changes in skin type, such as environmental conditions, diet, stress or the type of care and products that we provide to the skin”. Regarding the type of diet that does not suit them, López assures that it is necessary to avoid the consumption of alcohol, coffee and tobacco.
Although it may seem that having this type of skin is all disadvantages, with proper care they do not have to be more problematic than others. “You just have to use the suitable products to keep excess sebum under control and hydrate dry parts to prevent peeling“, says the expert.
What basic routinesLópez says that “it is enough to clean face only twice a dayone in the morning, to eliminate the sebum that is created during the night, and another one before going to sleep, to clean the dirt”. On the other hand, he advises “never use very hot water to cleanse us, as it dehydrates and eliminates natural oils”. “It is better to use warm water, which stimulates circulation, something very necessary to eliminate toxins and prevent the appearance of acne and other impurities. Even if we are able, it is good to do it with cold water. It is also important to use oil-free productsbut moisturizing. It is advisable to choose those that are ‘oil-free’ or ‘non-comedogenic’“.
If this is your case, here is a guide with eight basic tips to take care of combination skin:
The accumulation of sebum on the nose and forehead It is one of the basic consequences. To prevent fat from clogging the pores and resulting in pimples, it is important to eliminate the excess daily. For this, the ideal is to clean the face twice daily (morning and night) with an appropriate product that removes sebum in depth, but without drying it out.
A cleaning in the morningto eliminate the sebum that is created during the night, and another before we go to sleep, to clean the dirt, sweat and other impurities accumulated during the day, are enough. A excessive cleansing can remove moisturewhich would enhance a rebound effect on sebum generation in oily areas and would dry out dry areas.
Use two different creams
Like oily skin, you have to avoid all those products that contain oils. It is advisable to choose those that are ‘oil-free’ or ‘non-comedogenic’. But don’t forget that hydration is also needed And not just for dry areas, oily areas also need to be well hydrated to balance excess sebum. Thus, it is advisable to use two different creams: a ‘oil free’ in the ‘T zone’ and another more creamy and moisturizing for the driest areas of the face Although it may seem cumbersome, including this routine in our daily care will make all facial skin feel more comfortable and healthy.
Gentle cleanser (for non-greasy areas)
Unlike oily skin, combination skin does not generate sebum all over the face. Therefore, if a very aggressive cleaner is used, dry areas can be irritated. We must always choose cleansers specifically formulated for combination skin.
The very hot water dehydrates and removes natural oils. That may seem like a good thing if we have excess oil, but we must not forget that dehydrated skin generates even more sebum. At the same time, dry areas can become irritated and too tight. Therefore, it is ideal to use warm or cool water. At those temperatures, water stimulates circulation, something very necessary to eliminate toxins and prevent the appearance of acne and other impurities. The freshness also has a firming effect and decongestant, especially useful for those who suffer from swelling in the area around the eyes.
Once a week it is important to exfoliate deep cleanse the skin and remove dead cells. It is necessary to insist more on the ‘zone of the T’ with a specific exfoliantsince it is usually the oiliest region, while in the rest of the face you can opt for a gentle exfoliant.
As with the rest of the cosmetics, combination skin should seek non-comedogenic and oil-free makeup, to avoid clogging the pores. This type of makeup usually has a mattifying finishso you get keep shine at bay for longer.
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The mattifying wipes can not be missing in the toiletry bagbecause they absorb glare and leave makeup looking matte so it lasts for many more hours. If the oily areas produce a lot of shine and the makeup cannot avoid them, you can always touch up in the middle of the day.
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