BEST CLEANSERS FOR COMBINATION SKIN
The best cleanser for combination skin is one that will gently remove makeup and impurities but without stripping skin of moisture and offsetting the balance. Look for a cleanser that’s packed with ceramides and niacinamide to boost hydration levels, and hyaluronic acid to support moisture retention.
BEST MOISTURISERS FOR COMBINATION SKIN
When it comes to moisturiser for combination skin look for lightweight, oil-free, water-gel formulas that hydrate but without leaving skin feeling greasy. If it says ‘non-comedogenic’ on the packaging, this is ideal as it won’t clog pores and lead to blemishes.
BEST SERUMS FOR COMBINATION SKIN
Help to balance skin with a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid as its hero ingredient. While you may wish to target skin with other actives, the dryer, more sensitive areas of your face may react so it’s best to choose a simple serum that’s lightweight and fast absorbing so not to increase oiliness.
BEST HYDRATING FACE MASKS
Multi-masking, so only applying masks to certain areas of the face, is a great way to accommodate the characteristics of combination skin. This way, you can give oilier areas a boost of antibacterial or blemish blasting ingredients and a much-needed moisture surge to dry and irritated patches.
What is COMBINATION skin?
Combination skin type is when you have two or more types of skin simultaneously presenting across different areas of your face. Characteristics of combination skin tend to be an oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) with dry patches on cheeks. Fortunately, we’re on hand to point out the right products for combination skin and help you strike a skincare balance which will result in your smoothest, clearest skin yet.
What causes Combination Skin?
Combination skin occurs when there is an imbalance in sebum production. You’re likely to experience an oily T-zone, blemishes, and blackheads where you have excess sebum and then dry patches where sebum production is less active. Extreme weather, such as a very hot or cold day, can also strip skin of moisture increasing sebum production
How to treat combination skin
Lightweight, oil-free formulas will prevent skin from creating extra sebum and help to restore balance. Take care not to over exfoliate and strip skin of essential moisture, and don’t be afraid to apply different products to treat different skin concerns on your face.
BEST INGREDIENTS FOR COMBINATION SKIN
Look for a gentle chemical exfoliator like salicylic acid, which will help decongest pores but without damaging the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Hero hydrator, hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its weight in water and is able to deeply penetrate skin cells and help to attract and retain moisture to keep your skin barrier balanced.
Mud or clay masks are a great way to absorb excess oiliness and help balance out sebum production. Don’t forget, you can literally just apply these drying masks where needed. So, across your forehead, nose, and chin!
A FINAL NOTE ON COMBINATION SKIN
Skincare for combination skin is all about finding the right balance. You want lightweight, oil-free formulas that hydrate the dry patches but without overloading the oilier parts. Targeting specific areas of the face topically with the appropriate ingredients is a great way to cater to combination skin. Multi-masking, for example, is ideal for targeting a tricky T-zone, taking care to avoid dryer areas.