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Signs of mixed skin: oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and dry on the cheeks. In fairness, in this case, it is necessary to care for different parts of the face in different ways. To optimize care, you will have to get out – that is, remember a few rules for caring for combination skin.
1. Do not use soap
What is the result? Nothing good. The skin in the T-zone begins to fight drought, producing even more sebum, and dry areas become even drier. We have selected for you products for delicate and at the same time high-quality cleansing.
Gel-foam “Basic care. Grape extract, Garnier removes excess sebum, refreshes and moisturizes.
Cleansing Gel Ultra Facial Cleanser, Kiehl’s suitable for everyone, as it works gently, contains oils (apricot kernel, avocado) and squalane.
Are you cleaning your skin properly?
2. Do not wash your face with hot water
3. Use a tonic
If you have managed without this tool until now, we recommend including it in your daily care. The main problem of mixed skin is an imbalance between oily areas and dry areas. And the tonic is just the product that can bring them to a common denominator. How he does it?
Removes residual sebum and impurities.
Restores the pH of the skin.
Soothes, softens, moisturizes.
Increases the skin’s receptivity to subsequent care.
Check out the following products.
Vitamin tonic “Basic care. Rose water” for sensitive skin, Garnier gives a feeling of freshness and comfort.
Tonic “Endless freshness” for normal and combination skin, L’Oréal Paris soothes and hydrates combination skin with rose and lotus extracts.
Thermal water La Roche-Posay can replace tonic, softening, soothing and protecting the skin.
4. Moisturize your skin well
You need to do this both in winter and in summer. Combination skins rely on light texture products based on moisturizing ingredients such as:
hyaluronic acid;
glycerol;
juice and aloe extract.
They will cope with the task without the risk of clogging the pores and thereby provoking the formation of blackheads in oily areas of the face.
We give examples of such cosmetics.
Moisture Genius Aqua Fluid for Normal to Combination Skin, L’Oréal Paris Consists of water, hyaluronic acid and aloe juice, moisturizes the skin for 72 hours without provoking greasy shine.
Botanic Cream “Green Tea”, Garnier combines hydration with oil control, 96% natural ingredients.
Day care cream for normal and combination skin Idéalia, Vichy gives the skin radiance, tightens pores and protects.
5. Matte
In the summer, when it’s hot and humid, dry areas bounce back, but oily areas begin to shine with a vengeance. How to deal with it? There are several options.
Use matting cream
Typically, these products contain ingredients that absorb sebum. Most importantly, do not use therapeutic formulas for problem skin! They are not addressed to you and your skin can dry out.
Get mattifying powder
Preferably a compact one that you can carry around with you. Use it as a final touch to set makeup and to correct it throughout the day. Mineral particles will absorb sebum and control sebum.
Buy BB Cream
This is an excellent product that combines tinting, protective and caring properties. And, importantly, it has a relatively light texture. Details here.
Moisturizing, mattifying, sebum-regulating emulsion Effaclar Mat, La Roche-Posay keeps the skin matte for a long time and prevents dehydration. It contains sebum-controlling sebum control and perlite, which reduces oily sheen.
BB-cream “Clean Skin Active”, Garnier for oily and mixed skin contains salicylic acid, prevents rashes.
Ultra-resistant face powder Infaillible, L’Oréal Paris easily achieves a matte effect and maintains it throughout the day.
6. Exfoliate 1-2 times a week
Regular exfoliation is what you need to care for combination skin. Both dry and oily areas accumulate dead cells that need to be removed. As a result, the skin will become more uniform, smooth, clear and will better accept care. Just choose soft formulas – hard abrasives are useless for combination skin.
Pineapple & Papaya Facial Scrub, Kiehl’s gently removes dead cells with exotic fruit enzymes and apricot kernel powder.
Peeling mask “Double radiance”, Vichy contains fruit acids and mineral particles for high-quality and at the same time delicate cell exfoliation and skin renewal.
7. Try multimasking
The owner of mixed skin probably came up with the idea of using different masks on different parts of the face. It is obvious! Oily nose and forehead need to be deeply cleansed and matted, and cheeks, even if they do not suffer from dehydration, should be moisturized and nourished. Try, for example, this combination.
Mask “Magic of Clay. Exfoliation and narrowing of pores, L’Oréal Paris with three types of clay and algae extract cleanses and saturates with minerals.
Soothing Mineral Mask, Vichy contains vitamin B3, glycerin and thermal water, helps to restore the mineral and water balance of the skin.