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Causes of combination skin
• Hormonal
changes can lead to changes in skins oiliness or dryness. Teens and
teenagers usually have oilier skin, especially in the T-zone. But, with age, hormones
change and the oil production may reduce. Also, hormones change due to menstruation
and the birth control pill, which can make skin oilier in certain areas.
• Lipids
also play a role in combination skin. These necessary proteins impact
skins softness and feel. When lipids are not equally distribute throughout the skin,
certain areas will feel more dry and harder, while other areas may feel soft
but oily or greasy. The organization of lipids in skin is due to genetics and hormones.
• Weather
can aggravate combination skin. Dry, cold temperature can cause skin to lose moisture
and become irritated. On the other hand, hot humid weather can increase oil production.
This can affect your T-zone as well as your cheeks.
Caring for combination skin
Combination skin
needs special care to stability the oily and dry areas of the head. Here is
your simple, step-by-step skin care routine.
1. Cleanse.
People with combination skin often have problems finding a cleaner that works
for their unique skin needs. Formulas designed for oily skin may dry out
the delicate skin on the cheeks, while formulas designed for dry skin
may cause outbreaks and oiliness in the T-zone.
For the
perfect solution, use a foaming or gel cleanser to get rid of dirt and oil
without irritating or drying out your skin.
1. Exfoliate.
Regular exfoliation sloughs off dry, dead, rough skin cells, which leaves in
the skin looking shiny and fresh and helps products go through into the skin.
If you don’t exfoliate the skin, scalp build up and prevent skin pores, causing
in blemishes and blackheads.
2. Moisturise.
Combination skin needs balance, and part of that balance means properly
moisturising your skin. Moisturising is especially important for more dry areas
of the face, but your entire face needs hydration.
You may
choose to use separate moisturisers — a light and portable one for the T-zone
and a heavier one for cheeks — or a special moisturiser designed for combination skin. Pay careful attentionto dry areas, as they may require more frequent
moisturising than oily areas.
Generally,
experts recommend moisturising dry areas twice a day and moisturising oily areas
once a day. Keep in mind that your individual skin has unique needs, so you
might want to change your moisturiser, such as how often you use it, where you
need it and how much you need.
1. Protect.
Like all other skin types, combination skin needs protection from the sun. UVA
and UVB rays can damage skin, so use oil-free sunscreen all over the face daily
(and on any other exposed areas).
Special treatments
In addition
to your basic skin care routine, you might need additional items to cure any special
concerns.
• Try
a mask. Incorporate a mask once a week to cure specific issues. Try using a
moisturising mask on dry areas like the cheeks, and a deep cleaning mask on the
oilier areas. Or consider a mask designed for combination skin which removes impurities
to help prevent outbreaks, and also moisturises the skin.
• Fight
outbreaks. If you experience outbreaks, which may happen around the T-zone,
use acne remedy items with salicylic acid, which are gentler on the skin.
• Consider
essential oils. Try mixing a few drops of chamomile, lavender or ylang
ylang into your regular moisturiser. These particular natural oils have natural
balancing and anti-bacterial properties. But, skip the oils if you have sensitive skin or are pregnant.
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