General rules for caring for combination skin

Combination skin type is the most common type of face and it seems a mystery to many - how exactly to care for it. Deciding on care and treatment is difficult, but once you figure it out, you can achieve balanced skin.

Combination skin is a combination of several facial skin types. They are more common when some parts of the face (cheeks and temples) are dry or flaky, while the central part of the face (forehead, nose, chin and forehead - T-zone) is oily. There is a fact that over time such skin can become normal.

Skin types

Proper care begins with determining your skin type. Cosmetologists highlight:

1. Normal type. If you have this kind of skin, then you can only be envied. Oily shine, flaking, black spots, feeling of tightness - these problems are not familiar to you.
2. Dry skin is very easy to identify. There is almost never an oily sheen on it, and pores are not visible. It is thin and dull, reacts sharply to temperature changes. If this is the case for you, be sure to read this article.
3. On oily skin, a greasy sheen may be observed immediately after washing. She is prone to various rashes and inflammations. There are enlarged pores on the face. But they can be reduced even without visiting beauty salons. Don't believe me? Then this information will be useful for you.
4. It is very difficult for those with sensitive skin to choose care products. Most of them appear: redness, irritation, peeling. This type of skin reacts negatively to weather changes.
5. The most common type is combined (mixed). In this case, in the T-zone area (chin, nose, forehead) the skin is oily, and in other areas it is normal.

So, we have defined the basic concepts. Now let's move on to cosmetic procedures.

Combination skin - care features

Mixed skin type is most often found in girls under 30 years of age.
In mature years, such skin, as a rule, becomes drier, and taking care of it is much less of a hassle than in youth. Caring for it becomes more complicated due to the fact that different areas of the face require an individual approach. Either you will have to purchase caring masks, two types of products (for oily and dry skin), or you will need to make sure that they contain components suitable for both types. Depending on the time of year, care for combination skin can vary greatly. For example, in the summer you should care for it much the same way as you would oily skin, using moisturizers, exfoliating scrubs and cleansers containing anti-inflammatory ingredients. In winter, on the contrary, care should be gentle - the same as is usually provided to normal or dry skin.

According to research by Austrian scientists, the type of skin on the face can change over the years. The most common is combination skin type. It is a combination of dry, oily and normal skin types. It appears as oily skin in the T-zone and dry skin in other areas of the face. This problem first occurs in adolescence, when there is a surge of a huge amount of different hormones.

Those who are faced with a problem such as mixed skin are advised to familiarize themselves with the reasons for its occurrence, the solutions to which are given in the table below.

Proper care for combination skin types

You can only add radiance and beauty to your skin and get rid of oily shine with comprehensive care. Even if you buy an expensive cream, it will not be enough. This is only one stage of this procedure. Other steps:

1. Makeup removal - do not go to bed until you have removed any remaining makeup from your face. To do this, use micellar water. But under no circumstances should you rub or stretch the skin.
2. An equally important step is washing. Avoid aggressive cleansers, they only worsen existing problems.
3. Toning - many of us underestimate this procedure. And at the same time they are very wrong. The tonic saturates the facial skin with plant extracts and vitamins, restores pH after washing.
4. Exfoliation. For exfoliation, choose delicate scrubs and products with acids. With their help, you will get rid of dead skin cells and reduce sebum production.
5. Hydration. For dry areas, moisturizing creams containing oils are suitable. For the T-zone it is better to use light gels.
6. Deep cleansing. The ideal choice is clay-based masks. Apply them only to oily areas and do not let them dry out. Otherwise, you will feel tightness and discomfort.

Girls, we're done with the theory. Let's move on to practice.

Moisturize your skin well

1. 1 hyaluronic acid;
2. 2
   glycerol;
3. 3
   aloe juice and extract.

They will cope with the task without the risk of clogging pores and thereby triggering the formation of acne on oily areas of the face.

Here are examples of such cosmetics.

• Aqua-fluid "Genius of Hydration" for normal and combination skin, L'Oréal Paris, consists of water, hyaluronic acid and aloe juice, moisturizes the skin for 72 hours without causing greasy shine.
• Botanical cream “Green Tea”, Garnier, combines moisturizing with oil control, and consists of 96% natural ingredients.
• Day cream care for normal and combination skin Idéalia, Vichy, gives the skin radiance, tightens pores and protects.

How to choose a good cream

Ladies, let's be honest with ourselves. Very often when choosing cosmetics, we focus on the brand, price, beauty of the packaging and advice from friends. That is, we are doing absolutely wrong. None of these factors are key. Listen to my recommendations and then you will not regret your purchase.

First of all, look at the packaging. It is better to buy creams in tubes. Its use will be more hygienic.

Secondly, try to test the product before purchasing it. Good stores have special testers. Apply a little cream to the inside of your wrist. If after 30 minutes no allergic rashes appear, then you can pay for the selected product.

Thirdly, the cream must match your skin type and age. Only in this case will its use be effective.

Decide what your skin needs at the moment: hydration or nutrition. The answer to this question depends on the time of year. In summer, the skin lacks moisture, and in winter it lacks nutrients.

Now you have a cheat sheet for choosing a good cream. This issue must be taken very seriously. An incorrectly selected cosmetic product is money thrown away.

What types of leather are shoes made from?

Natural

The best material for making shoes. For thousands of years, humanity has studied the skill of processing and dressing leather in order to achieve perfection in this matter. It is durable, comfortable, breathable, and able to adapt to temperature changes. Characteristic features: softness, elasticity. Another plus is its attractive appearance.

The best masks

Regular use of masks can significantly improve the appearance of your face. In particular, you will get rid of oily shine, large pores, flaking, and blackheads. The difference between the T-zone and other areas will become less noticeable.

You can purchase a mask in the store from the brand whose products you use. It is advisable to buy the entire facial skin care complex.

If you are not lazy, you can make your own mask at home. The following are the best recipes.

Milk + cottage cheese (moisturizing)

• 1 tbsp. l. homemade cottage cheese;
• 3 tbsp. l.milk.

Mix the ingredients until a thick paste forms. Apply the mask to your cheeks or areas with flaking. Leave on face for 15 minutes.

Complex mask

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. freshly cooked semolina porridge;
• one tsp. honey;
• 1 tsp. unrefined vegetable oil;
• one yolk;
• 1 tbsp. l. natural grape juice.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and apply to face for 15 minutes.

Cleansing mask

Ingredients:

• 1 homemade egg white;
• 1 tsp. lemon juice;
• 2 tbsp. l. semolina porridge.

Beat the egg whites until foamy, add lemon juice. And then - cooled semolina porridge. Leave on face for 10 minutes.

Drying mask

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l. fresh applesauce (use green apple);
• 1 tbsp. l. honey;
• 1 tsp. oatmeal

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and apply to skin for 15 minutes.

These are the effective masks I offer you. Making them is very simple and inexpensive.

And if you want to try the finished product, then I recommend the amazing “Nutrition Raw Organic 3in1” mask from the acclaimed Mixit brand.

Girls, tell us about your favorite recipes. I look forward to the feedback after the article.

What kind of shoe leather is there?

Cattle (cattle)

This group includes the skin of a cow, bull, and calf. Used to make mid-priced goods.

• Bull - the most dense, heavy and thick. Due to its increased strength, it is often used for sports equipment, riding equipment, and dog collars. The skin of young bulls is used to make shoes.
• Cow is less fat than bovine. Easy to process.
• Veal is a luxury material. The value lies in softness, smoothness, and elasticity. No cracks or creases form on the surface. It stands out for its strength and wear resistance.

How to care for combination skin at home

To have beautiful and healthy skin, you don’t have to spend all your free time in beauty salons. The main thing is not to be lazy.

You can prepare not only a face mask, but also a scrub and lotion yourself. You need to start taking care of your skin from a young age, and not wait until the first wrinkles appear.

Masks should be done 1-2 times a week, a scrub should be applied once every seven days, and cream and lotion should be used daily.

We already know how to make a mask at home. Now let's look at recipes for making homemade scrubs and lotions.

Oatmeal scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
• 2-3 tbsp. l. warm milk.

Mix the products. The mixture should be thick. Rub it into your skin for 1 minute. Pay special attention to the T-zone. Try not to get the scrub on the skin around your eyes. After the massage, leave the mixture on your face for at least 10 minutes. Rinse off the paste with cool water.

Bread scrub

Ingredients:

• 20 grams of black bread crumb;
• 50 ml sour milk;
• 2 tsp. soda

Mix all products thoroughly and apply to face. Massage for a few minutes and rinse with cold water.

Creamy tonic

Ingredients:

• 1 raw yolk;
• 100 ml low-fat cream or sour cream;
• 3 drops of lemon, bergamot and mint essential oil;
• 50 ml vodka;
• juice of half a lemon.

Store the prepared tonic in the refrigerator for no more than two days. Wipe your skin with it morning and evening. This tonic perfectly nourishes, cleanses and slightly whitens the dermis.

Chamomile lotion

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. l. chopped chamomile;
• 150 ml grape vinegar (5%);
• 150 ml water;
• 3 drops of jasmine and lavender essential oil.

Pour vinegar over chamomile and close the container tightly. Place it in a dark place for one week. After a week, strain the raw materials, add water and oils. You need to wipe your face with this lotion twice a day. Store it in the refrigerator for no more than two weeks.

Berry cream

Ingredients:

• currants, cranberries and rowan berries (one tablespoon each);
• 3 tbsp. l. butter;
• 1 tsp. honey;
• one raw protein;
• 1 tsp. base cosmetic oil;
• one tbsp. l. camphor alcohol;
• 3 drops each of geranium and ylang-ylang essential oils.

Make a puree from the berries. Melt the butter and honey in a water bath and add to the fruit puree. Then - the remaining components. The natural cream is ready.

To make your facial skin not only beautiful, but also toned, do special gymnastics. We discussed how to do it in this article.

Watch a useful video from dermatocosmetologist Elena Stratova.

Rules of care

Improper and irregular care for combination skin can lead to clogging and inflammation of the T-zone or dry cheeks. It consists in observing the following simple but mandatory rules.

☀ In summer, combination skin should be cared for like oily skin. Use the cleansing gel twice a day. Twice a week - scrubs. Daily drying and anti-inflammatory creams or gels.

☀ In winter, care involves the opposite: you need to use moisturizers. Gentle daily cleansing with milk, 2 times a month - scrubs, half an hour before going outside - protective creams with animal fats, vegetable oils, wax, every day in the evening - moisturizing cream.

☀ When cleansing this type of epidermis, you need to use scrubs only for the area where the skin is oily: for the forehead, nose and chin - you can do this 1-2 times a week. It is better to clean your cheeks with gommage products once every 2 weeks. If it is inconvenient to use two different peeling products, you can choose special recipes that harmoniously combine components for different types of facial skin, that is, they will be ideal for combination skin.

☀ Every day, be sure to use tonics that have both moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.

☀ Products for combination skin should not be oily in consistency. Pay attention to those that contain anti-inflammatory herbs - sage, chamomile, plantain, etc. Such creams effectively stop the development of inflammatory processes in the T-zone. Products with natural oils are perfect: shea, sesame, macadamia, meadow core. But mineral oils clog pores and, as a result, clog combination skin, since it is better to exclude them when caring for it.

☀ Select any masks, creams, lotions and tonics for combination facial skin according to your age, especially after 40 years, when you will also need a rejuvenating effect.

☀ To prevent your pores from becoming clogged and more and more blackheads forming on your nose and forehead, use only purified, filtered water to care for combination skin.

Skin care by season

Facial cosmetics must be selected taking into account the time of year. We cannot hide our face from frost, wind and scorching sun. Therefore, they should help the skin cope with these negative factors.

In winter and autumn, it is better to use soft milk containing moisturizing components for washing. During this period, our skin needs nutrition and hydration. Choose light moisturizers. It is better to avoid dense nutrients. Use a soft gommage to exfoliate. It’s better to forget about scrubs for now.

In summer, there is a high probability of blackheads appearing. To avoid this, you need to cleanse your skin well. Use cleansers that contain alcohol. The toner should contain anti-inflammatory components (panthenol, zinc, salicylic acid, herbal extracts).

“Summer day cream” not only moisturizes the dermis, but also protects it from ultraviolet radiation. SPF factor - at least 30. Choose products with sage and chamomile. Night cream is thicker and contains anti-inflammatory components.

In summer, you should completely forget about nourishing masks. Apply a clay mask once every two weeks.

Moisturizing and protecting products for combination skin

Moisturizing cream for face and body. Dead Sea Premier It is good to use after the cleansing gel of the same series. A pair of these will cost you around 800 rubles. NATURAL SKIN HYDRATION from Pure Calmill this Moisturizing Day/Night Cream will cost approximately 270 rubles. In general, the Kamil company presents a fairly large range of moisturizers for combination skin types, we can also recommend other creams from this company where reasonable prices and high quality natural ingredients - PURE CALMILLE Moisturizing Facial Gel, natural moisturizing Face and Body Cream Tenderness. Argan oil 100% HUILE D'ARGAN. Traditions d'Orient, for which you will pay at least 2,200 rubles. Provides: moisturizing, nutrition, regeneration and protection of the skin. Bio - liposomal gel-serum for the face. Dead Sea Premier for 1400 rubles. Thermal water with allantoin THERMAL WATER WITH ALLANTOIN. ISCHIA Cosmetici Naturali, moisturizes and soothes the skin, costs about 1,400 rubles. Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules by Elizabeth Arden Moisture Fix SPF 15 by MAC Studio Repairwear SPF 15 Intensive Cream by Clinique Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum by Olay

Reptile skin

Used for branded exclusive collections. Requires skill in work: the process of dressing from start to finish is done manually.

• Crocodile is the strongest and most durable in the world. In nature, no two identical individuals are found, so each pair is unique.
• Python - known for its unique texture and color scheme. Its glossy shimmer, softness, and elasticity have won the hearts of millions of fashionistas.

Causes of mixed skin

In the photo: the T-zone has more sebaceous glands, so this area is oilier

Physiologically, our skin is designed in such a way that there are more sebaceous glands located in the T-shaped zone (the area of ​​the forehead, chin and wings of the nose) than on the cheeks. It should be taken into account that at a young age they actively secrete fat, so the skin in this area is oilier, has a greasy sheen and enlarged pores.

This is due to an excess of the male hormone testosterone. When too much sebum is produced, it clogs the sebaceous ducts, which contributes to inflammation.

Often, owners of such skin are very familiar with acne and the presence of comedones on the face.

But there is good news - usually by the age of 30, the amount of testosterone decreases, and the sebaceous glands begin to work less actively. Accordingly, the skin condition improves.