It is believed that oily skin is the hardest to deal with, but in reality, every skin type comes with its own set of issues. Simply put, no skin type is easy to deal with; there are different concerns and needs that need to be addressed in order to keep the skin happy and healthy. When it comes to combination skin, women with such a skin type often struggle to find the right skincare products, considering the confusing nature of this skin type. Women with combination skin tend to have oily t-zone, and the rest of the face is pretty dry, this skin type is basically a mix of oily and dry areas, making it a bit difficult to find suitable skincare products.
While it may feel like using a combination of dry and oily skincare products will help, this won’t make any difference to your skin. Given combination skin’s different moods, it’s imperative to use the right products in order to avoid upsetting your skin. To make things easier for you, we have put together a list of some skincare products that every woman with combination skin should use and avoid.
Skincare products to use
Multi-masking
Multi-masking is one of the best things to have happened to the skincare world, it is especially a blessing to every woman with combination skin. Considering different areas of combination skin have different needs, putting on two or more masks on those areas can prove to be of great help. You can target different skin concerns at one time by multi-masking.
Hydrating sheet masks
Another great skincare product to include in your skin skincare arsenal is hydrating sheet masks. These hydrating sheet masks can work absolute wonders for women with combination skin type. This product helps lock the moisture in your skin, and at the same time, gives your skin a healthy and radiant glow.
Retinol-based skincare products
Retinol is one of the best skincare ingredients to include in your skincare routine; it can help your skin in multiple ways. Retinol-based skincare products work well for all skin types, including combination skin. The best time to use this ingredient is at night since your skin tends to repair itself while you are asleep and therefore works effectively at night. You can use this ingredient in the form of a serum or night cream. These products can help target issues like dullness, premature aging, uneven skin tone, etc.
Skincare products to avoid
Foaming cleansers
When it comes to picking a cleanser for combination skin, you have to be very mindful of what you’re getting. Using cleansers formulated for oily or dry skin can feel very harsh on the skin. Foaming cleansers, specifically, don’t suit combination skin. It won’t only remove oil from the T-zone but will also leave the remaining areas pretty dry.
Heavy moisturizers
Since combination skin is a mix of oily and dry areas, you cannot just use any random product or a product formulated for dry/combination skin type for your entire face. For instance, heavy moisturizers aren’t suitable for combination skin; they can leave the pores on your cheeks clogged, which can result in acne, blackheads, and other skin issues. Therefore, you should use a lightweight moisturizer; it not only gets absorbed into the skin easily but also prevents your pores from getting clogged.
Clay face masks
Clay masks are all the rage at the moment, and they can actually work wonders for some, but that doesn’t include combination skin type. However, there’s a way to include this product in your skincare routine. Instead of applying it on your entire face, you should just apply it on your T-zone in order to remove oil from that area. You can use this face mask in combination with a hydrating mask.
