The trick to effectively managing a combination skin lies in understanding what exactly combination skin is. Just like all skin care routines, using the right products at the right time, in the right way can do wonders for your skin. I have a combination skin so I know how much time I spend in making sure I take care of my it.
The first step in taking extra care of your skin and this starts with knowing your skin type. Once you know your skin, you are 1 step closer to knowing how best to take care of it.
Before I go into how you can manage your combination skin, here’s how you can identify if you have combination skin. A person is said to have combination skin when you have two or more skin types on your skin. Usually it’s a combination of dry skin and oily skin. Here’s a little test: Take a tissue and press it on your face for a few minutes, then have a look at the tissue. Do you see oil marks? Where are they? If the oil marks are on your T-zone (that’s your forehead, nose and chin) and not on your cheek area, then you have combination skin. Those with a combination skin have dry or flaky skin on their cheeks while their T-zone is oily.
Now to managing a combination skin. Taking care of combination skin is like taking care of two different skin types at the same time. You need to be consistent with your skin care regime and apply it day and night. I have a reviewed a few products I use for my combination skin, like the No 7 Quick Thinking Wipes and Boots Oil-Abosrbing Sheets. Here are some of my skincare tips:
Cleansing your face
Ensure you cleanse your skin using an effective face cleanser for a combination skin. If you have sensitive skin, go for products that are gentle and are specifically made for sensitive skin.
Tone your skin
Applying a toner on your skin helps remove leftover cleanser from your face and close your open pores. Just like your cleanser, ensure your toner is for the combination skin. There are so many effective cleansers available now so shop around for the best product for your skin. To enjoy additional benefits of toning, go for toners that have anti-inflammatory properties to fight against acne and antioxidants to aid skin repair.
Moisturize your skin
Moisturizing is an important part of your skin care regime especially for the drier parts of your face that need more moisture. Go for a moisturizer that moisturizes dry areas while it controls oily shine. A good mosituriser for a combination skin will moisturise the skin and absorb excess oil.
Exfoliate at least once a week
Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and brings out new and healthy-looking skin. It’s not advisable to do this everyday. Two or three times a week is OK. If you have sensitive skin, exfoliate once a week to prevent irritation. I exfoliate once a week.
So these are my skincare tips for my combination skin. Do you have a combination skin? How do you manage it? Drop me a comment, lets chat.
It’s beneficial to know your skin type as you can treat it accordingly & get the best out of your skincare routine. Diet is also important x
Yea it is…Thanks LaaLaa.
I have combination skin. Oily t zone, spots and wrinkles! I find using a sensitive micellar water helps to balance my skin. The No 7 wipes sounds great I must admit, off to check them out!
They are fab Mellissa.
have combination skin too, I have found a moisturiser I like that seems to work well, I have not tried the wipes though and will have to get some to try
You should. They are great.
I also have combination skin, as soon as I found that out and tailored my routine my skin definitely improved!
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Ah great Milly.
I think exfoliation is great advice for all skin types as it can really brighten the skin and make you feel squeaky clean!
Yea it does.
I used to get so confused by my skin, I thought it was combination too but after seeing a dermatologist I realised it was normal but dehydrated. Understanding skin type is so important to getting good skin.
Yea it is.
Really useful tips thanks – I really need to get back into exfoliating!
Yea it is great for the skin.
I have combo skin and never got it sorted had acne for years and years and will never go, might give some of them ago.
Same here Hannah. You should.
Thanks for the tips, I have shared this post with my daughter who has combination skin.
Thanks for re-sharing.
These are good tips! I have oily/combination skin and I try my very best to cleanse and moisturise each day, I should do more but I need to get into a good routine.
Yea you should Em. It helps the skin.
I definitely agree that knowing your skintype is key to taking care of it! My skin is oily all over which can be difficult to manage…
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Yea I have a friend with an oily skin..She complains a lot.
Such an interesting post – it’s so good to get into a routine that works for you and your skin type.
Yea it is..Thanks Claire.
This is a very helpful guide. I didn’t know about the tissue test for combination skin! I think I might just have dry skin.
Ah ok.
I kind of have combination skin in that it’s mainly dry but sometimes goes oily on the t zone. Great tips x
Thanks Rhian.
I do have combination to oily and this are the steps I follow. Great post Stella.
Well done
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Thanks Moji.
Great tips Stella! Yes I think everyone should take good care of their skin whatever type of skin you have. I also use a home face peel once a week. I love the feeling of peeling it back and off, Feels like taking a layer of skin off and it feels so much tighter. I have not used and oil product before
I need to check out the home face peel..