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The product was created specifically for day care for combination skin prone to dryness. The cream normalizes water and fat balance, prevents the occurrence of dryness, inflammation and other adverse consequences of environmental factors. The drug contains ultraviolet filters that neutralize the harmful effects of sunlight. Intelligent moisturizing technology will maintain the water-lipid balance, even out its surface and restore natural radiance. Throughout the day, your skin will remain soft, well-groomed and protected, and age-related changes will not make themselves felt for a long time.
- Stages of care
- Care in different time of the year
- Care at different ages
- Tools Overview
Features of combination skin
Caring for combination skin is, by definition, a little more difficult than dry or oily skin. With this type, different areas of the face behave differently: the T-zone is characterized by increased sebum production, and the skin on the cheeks, on the contrary, is prone to dryness.
Key characteristics of combination skin:
intense secretion of sebum in the forehead, nose and chin;
enlarged pores in the T-zone;
frequent inflammation, black spots;
tightness, dryness and flaking on the cheeks and periphery of the face.
It is very important not to confuse dry and dehydrated skin.
The peculiarity of the epidermis of dry skin is that it lacks its own fat and loses moisture without its protection. Therefore, dry skin is a permanent skin type.
Dehydration is a temporary and correctable condition caused by a lack of moisture in the cells. Dry, oily, and combination skin can be dehydrated.
Combination skin – oily in the T-zone and dry on the cheeks © iStock
How can you tell them apart? Here are three tips.
The pores of dry skin are not visible, but in dehydrated skin they can be quite large.
Dry skin practically does not suffer from inflammation, while for oily and dehydrated skin this is a common story.
Dehydration is most pronounced in winter, while dryness is a permanent condition.
Stages of care
Even the most competent care will not perform a miracle and will not turn combination skin into normal skin. But he can neutralize some troubles.
Makeup remover
Fatty areas are often prone to inflammation. To prevent them, make it a rule to remove your makeup before going to bed, no matter how tired you are during the day. Micellar water and hydrophilic oil will come to the rescue; the main condition when using them is not to rub or stretch the skin.
Washing
Do not use aggressive cleansers, they cause dehydration, which only aggravates the problems:
oily areas produce even more sebum;
dry - they begin to peel off.
Toning
Tonic is perhaps the most underrated cosmetic product. They are neglected in 8 cases out of 10, and completely in vain:
toning helps restore pH levels after washing;
Vitamins and plant extracts in the toner saturate the skin with beneficial substances.
Exfoliation
Exfoliation is necessary for any skin type, especially if you are prone to clogged pores and inflammation. Use gentle scrubs or acid-based products to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the epidermis. This will help regulate sebum secretion and prevent acne.
Exfoliation © IStock
Humidification
Moisturizing is necessary for both dry and oily skin. The only difference is in the textures of the products:
for dry areas, choose classic moisturizing creams containing oils;
for oily areas - light gels and fluids.
In the case of combination skin, the following moisturizing scheme is suitable: apply a gel texture product to the entire surface of the face, and on top of it, on areas prone to dryness, apply a thicker cream.
Deep cleansing
Clay-based cleansing masks reduce sebum production and prevent the growth of bacteria in the pores. Apply such masks exclusively to oily areas (forehead, nose, chin) and do not let them dry: when the clay hardens, it causes tightness and discomfort.
Nutrition
An intense winter moisturizer will keep combination skin from becoming dehydrated, while oil-based serums will help prevent moisture loss in drier areas. So feel free to apply a nourishing formula over your moisturizer.
Suitable Ingredients for Combination Skin
Care for combination skin.
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid- hygroscopic agents that create a moisture-retaining barrier on the skin.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, slow down oxidative processes, protecting cells from negative impact free radicals and prolonging the youth of the skin.
Lipid replenishing components(solid oils and essences) prevent moisture from evaporating from the skin, which is especially important for areas prone to dryness.
Clay and zinc absorb sebum and have a bactericidal effect, so they are often included in cleansing face masks.
Retinoids and acids(glycolic, lactic, salicylic) stimulate skin renewal and exfoliate dead cells. Regular exfoliation prevents the appearance of both wrinkles and acne.
Panthenol has a calming effect and, in addition, is a good hydrofix.
Care at different times of the year
Among the factors influencing the characteristics of care for combination skin, among other things, is seasonality.
In summer
During the warm season, the skin reduces sebum production and actively loses moisture. To prevent this process, it should, of course, be intensively moisturized, choosing light textures. For example, replace the classic cream with a gel or fluid that does not clog pores or cause inflammation.
In winter, combination skin reduces oiliness in the T-zone © iStock
in winter
Temperature changes, dry air, frost and wind have a destructive effect on the hydrolipid mantle of the skin. As a result, the skin becomes dry, prone to irritation and peeling. To avoid this situation, apply an intense protective cream to your face before going outside, and use moisturizing masks at home.
Care at different ages
Obviously, time affects the body - with the onset of maturity, the skin becomes drier and its needs change. In short, the cream that you liked at 20 will no longer cope with its task at 40.
Up to 25 years
Combination skin still needs high-quality moisturizing and non-aggressive cleansing. However, due to its characteristics, it can be prone to acne. It is quite possible to prevent and reduce pimples by using cosmetics with acids and cleansing masks.
After 25 years
During this period, it will not hurt to add products with antioxidants to your care routine to protect against aggressive factors and prevent aging. Special attention pay attention to hydration - look for formulas with hyaluronic acid.
After 35 years
The first signs of aging appear, associated with a decrease in the production of the body’s own hyaluronic acid. To ensure that this process remains without consequences, include an intense moisturizing cream in your care, and not only in winter.
Caring for aging combination skin involves adding anti-aging cosmetics © iStock
After 40 years
Wrinkles in people with combination skin are usually late arrivals, but after the 40th birthday, the threat of ptosis arises, especially if you are overweight. Procedures in a cosmetologist’s office, including facial massage, which can be done in courses from the age of 30, will help delay the appearance of this problem.
After 45 years
A timely consultation with a gynecologist before the onset of menopause will not only prolong the youth of the skin, but also relieve the discomfort that accompanies this difficult period.
As for care, you will need “heavy artillery” in the form of powerful anti-aging ingredients such as retinol. Its derivatives - retinoids - accelerate the process of cell renewal, which can significantly reduce the depth of wrinkles and restore tone and a fresh look to the face.
Tools Overview
Below you will find everything you need for combination skin.
Cleansing
Cleansing products.
Blemish & Age Cleansing Toner for Skin with Acne and Age-related Changes, SkinCeuticals. This product is ideal for mature combination skin prone to inflammation: a complex of salicylic and glycolic acids will provide gentle exfoliation, relevant for daily care.
Micellar makeup remover lotion Normaderm, Vichy. The soft formula does not dry out the skin, and the zinc in its composition has a sebum-regulating effect. The lotion removes even stubborn makeup and is suitable for sensitive skin.
Micellar gel Rosaliac, La Roche-Posay. A soft gel with moisturizing ingredients gently cleanses and soothes the skin. Can be used as a first or second step of cleansing, suitable for sensitive skin.
Exfoliation and deep cleansing
Products for exfoliation and deep cleansing.
Corrective agent Effaclar A.I., La Roche-Posay. The combination of acids and niacinamide eliminates inflammation in a short time, drying it out and suppressing bacterial activity in the pores. The product is recommended for local use.
Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Instant Skin Glow Mask, Kiehl’s. Turmeric and cranberry seeds energize the skin, making the mask an ideal “quick-response” product to use before a big event.
Mask “Magic of clay. Exfoliation and tightening of pores”, L’Oréal Paris. Thanks to the content of three types of clay and seaweed extract, the mask not only cleanses pores, but also restores the mineral balance of the skin.
Hydration and nutrition
Products for hydration and nutrition.
Softening cream for oily skin “Vitalizing Moisture”, Garnier. The light texture does not clog pores; the complex of plant extracts in the composition deeply moisturizes the skin.
Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Kiehl's. The combination of squalane and plant oils of rose hips, rose and rosemary intensively restores the moisture barrier, preventing the evaporation of water from skin cells.
Cream with a light texture “Luxury Nutrition”, L’Oréal Paris. Valuable oils, calcium and jasmine extract help the skin maintain lipid balance and stimulate the restoration of cellular structure.
– mixed skin type, combining oily skin in the T-zone and dry or normal in the cheek area. Combination skin has an uneven structure and heterogeneous coloring: in dry areas it is prone to peeling and early formation of wrinkles, and in oily areas it is prone to the appearance of enlarged pores, comedones, inflammation, and acne. Combination skin care must be approached differently, using different sets of cosmetics for oily and dry skin. normal skin. Except daily home care, combination skin requires professional cosmetic procedures.
General information
Combination (mixed) skin is characterized by alternating areas of oily skin (on the forehead, nose and chin) and dry or normal skin in the temples and cheeks. It is believed that combination skin is the most common skin type, occurring in 80% of teenagers, 40% of young people under 25 years of age and 15% of adults. In most cases, over the years, combination skin acquires the characteristics of normal skin. To understand what type of skin you have (dry, oily, normal, combination), just do a simple test: 2-3 hours after washing, you need to blot your face paper napkin. If there is a greasy trace left on the napkin from the T-shaped zone, and the napkin remains dry in the cheek area, then you have a mixed skin type.
Causes of combination skin
Throughout life, the condition and type of skin changes. Typically, problem skin first appears during puberty. As a person gets older, in most cases the skin becomes drier: oily shine and acne decrease or disappear, but signs of aging appear - wrinkles, sagging, rosacea, pigment spots, etc.
Combination skin type is most often caused by hereditary factors. The T-shaped zone of the face is concentrated greatest number sebaceous glands, active work which is accompanied by the release of excess sebum, forming an oily film. A kind of “stimulus” for increasing skin secretion is periods of hormonal changes in the body (puberty, pregnancy), stress, unbalanced nutrition with a predominance of fatty and carbohydrate foods in the diet, gastrointestinal disorders, bad habits. The problems of combination skin are aggravated by the wrong choice of cosmetics, improper facial skin care, and the use of low-quality cosmetics.
Characteristics of combination skin
Combination skin has the characteristics of different skin types. So, in the T-zone, the skin has an oily sheen, enlarged pores, comedones, areas of inflammation, and acne. Normal skin in the area of the temples, cheeks and neck is characterized by healthy looking, uniform color and smooth structure. If the skin in these areas is dry, it is prone to peeling, irritation, and early appearance of facial wrinkles around the eyes and near the lips. In this case, superficial vascular plexuses - spider veins - are visible through the thinned epidermis. Due to the alternation of areas on the face with different activity of the sebaceous glands and cosmetic defects The skin tone may be uneven, the structure may be uneven.
During the summer months, combination skin appears oilier than usual, and in the winter it is more prone to irritation and flaking. The pH level of mixed skin ranges from 3 in dry areas to 6 in oily areas. Around the age of 35, combination skin most often approaches the normal type.
Features of care for combination skin
Different areas of combination skin should receive special care based on their specific needs. When caring for combination skin, it is important to eliminate excessive sebaceous secretions and at the same time avoid drying out the skin. Those with combination skin are not recommended to overindulge in foods that are too oily, spicy, fried, caffeine, etc. It is advisable to enrich your diet with fresh vegetables and fruits and drink enough clean water. When choosing decorative cosmetics For mixed skin, preference should be given to foundation on water based, creamy blush, dry powder and shadows.
For daily care of different areas of the skin, you can use separate cosmetical tools designed for oily and dry or normal skin. However, this is quite troublesome and not always convenient. Therefore, the modern market offers special lines of cosmetics adapted for combination skin. Daily care for the face should include the stages of cleansing, toning and moisturizing.
It is recommended to use foams or gels to wash your face in the morning and evening. The main requirement for cleansers for combination skin is non-comedogenic, that is, they should not contain components such as coconut, almond or Peach oil, isostearic or oleic alcohol, butyl stearate, lanolin, etc. At the same time, herbal extracts and fruit acids are welcome in the formulas of cleansers. The product is applied to the face in a thin layer and then distributed over the skin with massage movements. Rinse off the cleansing gel with cool water. Washing with hot water and toilet soap is strictly contraindicated, as this can cause excessive activity of the sebaceous glands in oily areas and excessive dryness in sensitive areas. Once a week you should deep cleanse combination skin using a scrub. Cleansing film masks and peelings with fruit acids can only be used on areas of oily skin.
After cleansing the skin, the toning stage begins, for which special lotions and tonics are used for combination skin. They allow you to even out the structure of the skin, reduce pores, regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands, and normalize the pH of the skin. The skin toner should not contain alcohol; it is preferable that it contains anti-inflammatory ingredients: bisabolol, panthenol, etc. To moisturize combination skin, hydrogels and non-greasy texture creams with herbal extracts, vegetable oils, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid are used. Contrasting compresses made from herbal decoctions have a good effect on the condition of combination skin. In summer, during the day it is recommended to use a spray bottle with thermal water to moisturize the skin. To the plots
Hi all!
Moisturizing the skin is very important step in the facial care system. If you do not moisturize your skin, it will soon lose its elasticity and age. Therefore, in order to avoid early wrinkles, any girl aged 17-18 should probably have a moisturizer.
As a moisturizing day and night cream from June to November, I used the famous Avene Hydrance Optimale Legere, And in my review I want to share my experience of using it.
Information from the manufacturer:
Provides the skin with intense and long-lasting hydration and gives the skin a matte finish. For normal or combination sensitive skin.
Moisturizing components provide even better penetration and distribution of Avène Theme Water into the skin and control water loss. Sebo-absorbing capsules reduce sebum production and mattify your skin. Enriched with Avène Thermal Water with its soothing and anti-irritation properties, the cream gently coats your skin.
Active components:
Avene thermal water, lipomucin, lipid trio, glycerin, sebum-regulating capsules.
Price: at the moment, 1082 rubles at the IM “Skin Health Center” (link to product --- IM Central Health Centre), I ordered in the summer, and, as it seems to me, it cost less than a thousand.
Volume: 40 ml.
Appearance: a regular white tube with a screw-on cap, packed in a cardboard box with the same design.
Information for Russified users is indicated only on the back of the box, on a special sticker.
Consistency, color, aroma: This is a very light gel cream white, which is distributed without problems over the skin of the face. The smell of a subtle, unobtrusive perfume fragrance.
Method of application, as well as manufacturer’s promises:
Efficiency and User Experience:
My experience using this cream is divided into two periods: summer (my skin was of a combination type, prone to dryness) and autumn (dehydrated and inflamed facial skin).
IN summer period With normal skin, this cream was enough hydration for me, even though I very often used this wash, which cleanses the skin until it squeaks. The skin was velvety and pleasant to touch.
This cream also took me to the sea and successfully moisturized my facial skin after the sea and sun.
Then in the fall, my face hit a “black streak” in my life. From changing the water when moving, it mercilessly became covered with acne, which I treated with this effective antibiotic, as a result of which I received dehydrated, flaky skin, but without acne.
And if in September-October the cream from Avene somehow managed to moisturize, although I felt that it was not enough, then in November it had already firmly lost its position. I understand this is due not only to the fact that it’s time to switch to winter care, but also with the fact that the cream is intended more for normal skin, so I will not lower the rating.
As you already understand, the cream is not suitable for late autumn; more powerful artillery is needed. Also, the cream is not suitable for dry skin types.
A very important advantage of this cream for me was that it does not clog pores and does not cause new inflammation, so Avene cream is suitable for people with sensitive skin, but unfortunately, the cream will not have any effect on existing pimples.
Manufacturer: PIERRE FABRE DERMO-COSMETIQUE
Made in: Paris, France.
Conclusion and Evaluation.
This cream is suitable for girls with normal and combination skin types for the summer, as well as for moisturizing problem skin, as it does not clog pores. Among the disadvantages, the rather high price should be noted.
My rating is 5 stars.
WITH Best wishes Cherish Bliss.
Each type has its own characteristics and requires its own special care, quite different from each other.
Dry skin:
It has small pores and a matte (dull) tint, and is characterized by a low fat content. Wrinkles form quickly on dry skin, especially around the eyes. Dry skin is more common in women over 50 and those who live in hot and dry or cold, dry climates.
Dry skin can appear in women who do not protect their face from environmental influences, consume insufficient amounts of water for the body, etc. The skin becomes rough, begins to peel, and cracks appear. In some cases, dry skin can be particularly sensitive, then they call it “sensitive skin”.
Dry skin care:
When caring for such skin, the main thing is regular nutrition and hydration, protection from the sun's rays. Cleanse dry skin 2 times a day.
In the morning, dry skin of the face and neck is cleansed with liquid cream, vegetable oil, and toilet milk. Then wipe your face with a tonic lotion. Apply cream to damp skin; after 15-20 minutes, excess cream is removed with a paper napkin.
In the evening, cleanse the face with cosmetic milk or cream. After cleansing the skin, apply a rich nourishing cream containing vitamins.
Dry skin needs nourishing and moisturizing masks 2 times a week.
Sensitive skin:
It becomes excessively dry and tightens even at the slightest contact with water, irritates from contact with clothing, from weather and climatic influences. As a result, redness, pimples, and ulcers form on it.
Sensitive skin requires special care:
For the care of sensitive skin, it does not matter whether sensitivity is congenital or acquired. In any case, such skin should be spared. This type of skin does not like frequent changes of medications. It is most reliable to use preparations for cleaning and nutrition that are specially designed for sensitive skin. They contain gentle cleansing substances, especially light oils and active soothing agents such as panthenol, calendula oil, licorice extract or bisabolol from chamomile.
In the evening, cleanse your face with soft milk. After that, wipe with nourishing, non-alcoholic toilet water. Then apply a thin layer of night cream, preferably special for sensitive skin.
In the morning, refresh your face with non-alcoholic eau de toilette. After this, use a light day cream rich in fats and moisturizing substances with ultraviolet protection.
Normal skin:
Looks healthy, with smooth and small pores. Its fat and moisture content is balanced, and skin irritation occurs infrequently. On this type of skin, if you take proper care of it, wrinkles do not appear until old age.
Care for normal skin:
When caring for such skin, all efforts should be made to keep it in this condition for as long as possible. The main thing is not to dry it out! Cleanse skin 2 times a day. After washing, wipe your face with eau de toilette, lotion, and herbal infusion. Lotions have an antiseptic, tightening, anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, and tones it. Apply cream to still damp skin. It will protect the skin from wind, sun, dust. Apply cream to your face even if you are not going to leave the house in the morning. Washing, hassle at the hot stove - all this adversely affects the skin and dries it out. After 10-15 minutes, remove excess cream with a cosmetic napkin.
In the evening, the skin of the face and neck must first be cleaned of makeup, then washed with soap, and then wipe the skin with lotion and apply a nourishing cream.
It is recommended to do it once a week nourishing mask. The procedure for performing the procedures is as follows: first wash your face, then do a compress or steam bath, and after that a mask.
Combination skin:
Looks healthy, with a fairly even texture and oily areas, with large pores in the T-zone running through the forehead, nose and chin, with possible areas of dryness on the cheeks, eye area and temples. Possible uneven coloration of the skin. On skin of this type, if you take proper care of it, wrinkles also do not appear for a long time.
Combination skin care:
In the morning, refresh your face with slightly warm or cold water. In case of pronounced mixed type, additionally wipe the skin with eau de toilette. Then protect your face with a moisturizing day cream for normal and combination skin. Important: Nourishing cream for normal and combination skin should be applied more generously to the sides of the face, while the T-zone should not be overloaded. Such a cream should contain a lot of moisture, but little fat - and also properly selected. You must determine for yourself whether you have chosen the right drug. If after applying the cream the skin feels relaxed, but not overloaded, then the drug is the right one.
If your nose, forehead and chin become greasy at times, do not apply cream to these areas of the skin, especially at night. Also, if dry areas of the skin, despite the cream, cause a feeling of tightness, you need to add cream to them.
Youthful mixed skin with a pronounced difference between the middle of the face and the sides of the skin should be cleansed morning and evening with preparations for oily skin. During the day, use a non-greasy hydrogel. In the evening, lubricate the neck and skin around the eyes with a preparation for normal skin, and do not touch the middle of the face. Also at a later age, if the T-zone at times becomes oilier than usual, you should not apply cream to it in the evening.
Oily skin:
It is a consequence of increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, has a characteristic oily sheen, large pores that are very noticeable. This type of skin is prone to the appearance of acne and pimples. Oily skin is not prone to wrinkles - excess sebum prevents it from drying out.
Oily skin care:
The most important thing for oily skin is regular cleansing, the use of products that normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, and also increase the skin's resistance to infection. Oily skin is cleansed 2 times a day.
In the evening, thoroughly cleanse. For cleaning, the best preparations are water-soluble, with which you can really wash the skin: washing creams, washing gels or cosmetic soap. If you want to further refresh your skin, you can wipe it with alcohol-containing eau de toilette.
Then - as sparingly as possible - apply night cream for oily skin. In your younger years, you can skip some evenings and just apply moisturizer to your neck and around your eyes.
In the morning, oily skin should be cleansed in the same way as in the evening. It is recommended to do whitening and cleansing masks twice a week.