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Combination/normal This skin type
has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation,
healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being
oily in the t-zone. What you may not know is that combination
skin is often a manifestation of the skin condition called seborrhea
and its cousins, seborrheic eczema and seborrheic dermatitis.
The main manifestation of seborrhea is overproduction of oil
on the face and scalp. Many seborrhea patients also have yeast
overgrowth, especially on the scalp and eyebrow areas, which
causes irritation, itching, dandruff and other problems. You
may want to see a dermatologist to determine whether you have
seborrhea or related conditions.
Combination
skin is a combination of both oily and dry skin. There is a greasy
center panel consisting of nose, forehead and chin and a dry
panel consisting of cheeks, mouth and the areas around the eyes.
This type of skin is very common, and it should be treated as
if it were two different types of skin.
Your aim should be to treat the problem on one
area of the face without harming the skin of the other areas.
Your first step is cleansing. It’s best to avoid harsh cleansers
that are formulated for oily skin or milky cleansers formulated
for dry skin and instead use a moisturizing cleansing bar or
facial wash. The foaming action of these will help strip through
the oil on the greasier parts of your skin but won’t dehydrate
the cheeks at the same time. After cleansing, use a gentle exfoliator. |
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You
should wash your face with a facial cream to foaming in the morning.
This will clean the oily areas of the skin and pores on the tip
of your nose are also cleaned, which prevents acne and must blackheads.You
massage your skin moist, especially oil from the region and leave
for a few seconds, then wash your face with the water. You should
always use a cleanser in the evening time regularly to keep the
dry areas of your skin clean and smooth. You must use two different
toners, each with its own forces. For the dry zone of the skin,
use a mild skin and water for the use of a high oil zones astringent.
Using these will make you feel fresh.
After washing apply oil-free moisturizer (you can
moisturize dry areas only). You can also apply oil-free moisturizer
to dry areas throughout the day as needed.
Some people with combination skin may benefit from
a combination of two masks used once a week. A clay mask is applied
to the oily area and a moisturizing mask - to the dry areas.
Top 3 Tips for Combination Skin:
· Don’t scrub oily areas –
this irritates the skin and increases oil production.
· Don’t treat your whole face the same.
Your T-zone will require cleansing twice a day, while the cheeks
only need doing once. It’s vice versa with moisturizing.
· After using pore strips, apply tea
tree oil to your nose. It will reduce redness and cut bacteria
levels in the pores.
· Use oil blotting
sheets during the day to cleanse skin and combat shine without
removing makeup.
· Keep makeup to a minimum.
It can exacerbate skin problems. If you wear makeup, choose hypoallergenic
(doesn't cause reactions), noncomedogenic (doesn't clog pores),
oil-free, and fragrance-free products.
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Remember to drink plenty of water, take multivitamins, and eat
colorful foods for skin-healthy antioxidants! |
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