What is combination skin?
Combination skin combines two opposing characteristics: some areas of the skin are dry, while others are oily. This phenomenon is often due to an uneven production of sebum, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands of the skin. The oiliest areas are generally located on the forehead, nose, and chin (also called the T-zone). The drier areas are often the cheeks.
The causes of combination skin are multiple: it can be explained by genetic factors, hormonal changes, poor eating habits, exposure to pollution, and even stress. Indeed, these factors can influence sebum production and skin hydration. The key to taking care of this type of skin is to adopt a routine tailored to the specific needs of each area.
The essential steps to take care of your combination skin
Cleaning: opt for a gentle and balancing cleanser
Cleansing is the first key step in caring for combination skin. It allows you to rid it of excess sebum, impurities and makeup, while respecting its balance. To do this, choose a gentle cleanser, which will not attack dry areas and will not increase sebum in the T zone:
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A purifying cleansing gel : for the T-zone, you can use a purifying cleansing gel based on papain (a gentle exfoliant), disodium cocoyl glutamate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate. They act as cleansers to remove impurities and excess sebum, leaving the skin clean and radiant. This type of gel cleanses deeply without drying out the skin;
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A cleansing cream or milk: for the cheeks, a moisturizing cleansing cream or milk may also be suitable, as it will provide softness and comfort to dry areas, without altering the skin barrier.
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Be careful not to overclean the skin, however, as this could cause an imbalance. Cleansing morning and evening is generally enough to keep the skin clean, without disturbing it!
Exfoliation: pay attention to frequency
Exfoliation is an important step to remove dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal. However, for combination skin, it is essential to choose suitable exfoliants. Indeed, excessive exfoliation could irritate dry areas and cause overproduction of sebum in the T-zone.
Opt for exfoliants like papain. This ingredient helps eliminate dead skin cells, thus stimulating cell renewal. It leaves your skin smoother, more radiant, and softer!
Hydration: balancing dry and oily areas
Good hydration is essential to maintain the balance of combination skin. It is crucial not to neglect dry areas, while controlling excess sebum in the T zone. To do this, it There are specific creams and serums that provide the skin with targeted hydration, without causing shine.
Choose lightweight products, such as moisturizing gels or serums based on hyaluronic acid or niacinamide, which will hydrate without weighing down the skin. The Grangettes anti-aging cream is a great ally here. The combination of its active ingredients helps to structure and rebuild the extracellular matrix of the skin.
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Drier areas require richer creams, but always light and non-comedogenic, to nourish the skin without clogging the pores. Look for products containing squalane, allantoin, jojoba oil, or shea butter, which will hydrate effectively. The Grangettes soothing cream will surely take care of you: its moisturizing, sebo-regulating, and soothing active ingredients strengthen and relieve sensitive skin, alleviating the feeling of tightness for balanced and healthy skin.
Treatment of imperfections: targeting oily areas
Combination skin often has imperfections, especially in the T zone, due to excessive sebum production. To treat these imperfections, it is necessary to specifically target the area concerned without disturbing the rest of the face.
Use localized anti-blemish treatments containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, especially on oily areas, to help prevent pimples and blackheads.
Clay or charcoal masks can be used once a week to purify the skin, absorbing excess oil and tightening pores.
Adopt a healthy lifestyle
Lifestyle habits play an important role in the condition of your skin. To maintain healthy combination skin, it is essential to adopt a balanced lifestyle:
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Food: eat foods rich in antioxidants (fruits and vegetables) and essential fatty acids (such as omega-3), which help regulate sebum production and maintain glowing skin;
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Hydration: drink enough water every day to help your skin maintain its natural hydration;
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Stress: Stress can make skin problems worse, including blemishes and excess oil. Practice relaxing activities and sports daily to reduce the impact of stress on your skin.
