Skin Type - Combination
Skin
Which Category Does Your Skin Belong To? Now, Learn
How To Identify Your Skin Type
There are several skin types and combination skin is one
of them, but, it is a separate category because it is neither
100% dry, normal, or oily. It's instead a combination skin
that is as normal and oily, or skin that's oily and dry. In
short, combination skin is a little bit of all other skins.
The most common way to find out the type of combination skin
is the presence of oily areas so care must be taken so we
will not further aggravate these areas. Usually, these areas
are identified as the areas areas with the highest concentration
of oil-producing glands, which is the face, chest, shoulders
and the back which are oily. Other body parts generally have
fewer oil glands which is why they're either normal or more
prone to dryness.
The combination skin is usually caused by the over-active
oil glands, which produce oil more than normal while the dry
skin is primarily caused by the environment, age and the breakdown
of the intracellular matrix.
Most people can tell whether they have combination skin just
by looking at it. The areas on the face that look shiny likely
will have some amount of pimples growth or blackheads. Makeup
and other cosmetics usually will not last for the entire day
without re-application. Dry areas tend to flake and appear
dull and may feel irritated.
How To Take Care Of Combination Skin
The proper way to take care of your combination skin is keep
to the key – balance. You should not over-moisturize
your oil areas or over-drying moisturizers on the dry areas.
I am sure you do not want to wake up with your skin bursting
with blemishes. So what's the proper way to care for combination
skin?
First of all, you can start off by cleansing twice daily
with warm water and a gentle gel cleanser is most important.
By cleaning your face thoroughly will help to remove dead
skin cells, dirt and excess oil so they don't block pore openings.
Follow with a toner that's either water-based or glycerin-based
after cleansing to help remove remaining residue. Occasional
exfoliating is recommended to remove any remaining dead cells
so it will be replaced by new skin. It also helps to keep
skin looking fresh and radiant. This is why you should make
sure to look for skin care products that are formulated to
balance the different skin types.
For oily-normal skin, you need to keep skin hydrated while
the extremely oily areas should be kept dry. Alternatively,
you should choose moisturizers that are water-based rather
than oil-based, making sure to apply sparingly to oil-prone
areas. You might even want to spot-treat your blemishes! In
this case, benzoyl peroxide products are very effective. Apply
cosmetics designed to absorb oils, like powders or dab with
oil-absorbing tissues as necessary.
For oily-dry skin, moisturizing dry areas with emollient-based
products can help to maintain the moist of the skin. As for
the eye areas you might need heavier moisturizer and if so,
just be sure to keep it away from the T-zone.
Finally, never forget the importance of applying sunscreen.
Good news is, most of the foundations and powders in the market
now do double-duty as both make-up and sunscreen!
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