In this article, I would like to talk to you about one of the most common skin types - combination skin.
Yes, many of us struggle with these somewhat tricky skin conditions. However, that doesn't mean that we can't balance out our skin and make it glow again with a few tips.
Find out in this article:
- How does combination skin develop, what are the triggers and how can I recognize them?
- The right care for combination skin - 5 tips
- What helps against spots at combination skin?
1. how does combination skin develop, what are the triggers and how can I recognize them?
There are actually only three basic skin types. The normal, balanced skin type, dry skin and oily skin. However, it is often the case that several of these skin types coincide in one person, which logically results in combination skin.
Trigger
There are - unsurprisingly - many different triggers for this. The good old hormones can be to blame, but so can stress, your genes or the wrong cosmetics that have thrown your skin out of balance.
Diet and the consumption of nicotine and alcohol can also play a certain role.
Characteristics
- Mixture of two skin types
- Oily T-zone
- dry cheeks
In most cases, combination skin manifests itself in a rather oily T-zone and a dry cheek and eye area. This is mainly due to the fact that there are usually more sebaceous glands on the forehead, nose and chin, which work diligently and produce a lot of sebum. As a result, this area is often prone to blemishes and clogged pores. The pores Treat become enlarged, blackheads and an oily sheen appear.
The cheek area, which tends to have fewer sebaceous glands, dries out accordingly, becomes flaky and can often be tight. So while too much sebum is produced in one area, there is not enough in the other.
Of course, combination skin can also be sensitive or show the first signs of ageing at the same time.
The dry areas are usually more sensitive to external influences than the oilier areas. This is because the skin barrier in dry areas can be fragile.
2. the right care for combination skin - 5 tips
These circumstances make it difficult to find the right skincare and meet the different needs of the skin.
Even if it is time-consuming, it is worth looking at the areas individually and selecting the care accordingly. But of course there are also products that are beneficial for the entire face.
Which points you should consider in general:
- prefer to use fewer ingredients and pH-neutral products
- mild formulations, rich in antioxidants → the skin can regenerate, soothe
- no silicones, mineral oils → they cannot be absorbed by the skin and seal it off
- protect your skin from the sun's rays with a sufficient SPF of at least 30
In the next few steps, I will explain how you can use the products from our combination skin set and give you additional product tips that you can use to supplement the set. So you'll be wonderfully prepared all year round.
Step 1: The right cleanser - Don't let it dry out!
When using cleanser , it is very important to ensure that the already dry cheek area does not lose even more lipids and moisture. Due to the oily T-zone, we tend to want to dry it out, but this is rather counterproductive here (and if I'm honest, always). The drier the skin becomes in these areas, the more it wants to compensate for this dryness by producing sebum. So the more you try to dry out the oily areas, the more shine will follow. You should avoid eye makeup removers that dry out the skin in particular, as the skin here is especially thin and sensitive.
A mild cleanser, such as with our Cleansing Gel, is therefore best suited for the different skin areas. But also the Cleansing Oil is also wonderfully suitable for a gentle but thorough cleanser. With both products, you can see which one you like better in terms of apply and feel.
Step 2: Fruit acid peels - help the skin to balance.
For PM! The regular use of a AHA peeling can be very helpful for combination skin as it creates a wonderful balance. It gently removes dead skin cells, moisturizes and supports the skin barrier. The Salicylic Acid contained in our AHA peeling also combats impurities and thus brings the skin back into balance. Please note - don't forget to use sun screen during the day.
Step 3: toner - Soothe and moisturize!
To provide your skin with an extra dose of moisture after cleanser , you can also apply our Rosewater on the entire face apply. It cools, soothes and counteracts impurities as well as dryness. A true hero of combination skin.
Step 4: Vitamin C serum - Protective and anti-inflammatory.
Ascorbic acid, better known in chemistry, protects our collagen scaffolding thanks to its antioxidant effect and also ensures the formation of skin-firming vitamin E and collagen. Vitamin C has an effect anti-inflammatory, redness and pigmentation spots visibly diminish and blemishes or spots heal faster. Use a few drops for your entire face. You should only avoid the eye area. Depending on how sensitive your skin is, you can choose between Vitamin C serum Intensive or Sensitive.
