Healthy and tightened skin– this is a woman’s pride, her beauty. It is also a reliable rear for all our internal organs. And in order for the skin to always remain attractive, soft and silky, you need to protect it from any negative factors.
Care using cosmetics is of no small importance. If you let everything take its course (don’t use creams, masks, peelings, etc.), then even perfect skin will soon begin to fade. After all, the state of our ecology, nutrition and emotional health, alas, is not ideal.
IN modern conditions the aging process can be suspended for the longest possible period with the help of cosmetics - masks, tonics, lotions, creams, etc., without resorting to plastic surgery. But this is only possible when you know what skin type you have and choose according to its needs. cosmetical tools.
Today we will focus on combination skin. Let's figure out how:
- carry out proper care combination skin faces;
- make her more attractive and healthy if she already has some problems;
- prevent rapid aging.
How to determine your skin type
To correctly determine your facial skin type, you need to have a mirror in front of you and a napkin in your hands.
So, about 2-3 hours after washing your face in the morning, pat your face dry paper napkin. If there is an imprint left on it in the form of several greasy spots (most often in the T-zone), then you have combination skin (if you have oily skin, the imprint will follow the contours of your face; if it is dry, the napkin will remain clean).
To confirm, it is worth examining your face. This procedure is best done on a sunny day or simply in a well-lit room. The mirror is your best assistant.
If you see a face in front of you with greasy shine on your nose, chin and forehead, but your cheeks are even, smooth or even dry, then there is a high probability that you have combination skin. In the T-zone there may be enlarged pores, acne, blackheads - everything that is typical for oily skin.
100% guarantee that the skin combined type, can only be given by a cosmetologist after a thorough examination and analysis of the information received.
Basic care methods
Caring for combination skin is not an easy task, as you need to cater to both oily and dry areas at the same time. Some areas characterized by increased sebum production need to be carefully cleansed and made less greasy and mattified. Others with dry skin should be additionally nourished with moisture, restoring the water balance to prevent irritation and premature signs aging.
And many women are lost, not imagining how they can combine completely opposite principles of care. After all, it would seem that there is only one face, but it needs special care - double!
- Choose cosmetics not for the face as a whole, but for its different areas. There are cosmetics for sale for combination skin, but cosmetologists advise for better effect use separate products for different zones. For example, apply cream to the nose and forehead for oily skin, and to the cheeks for dehydrated skin (if it is such).
- Do not focus your attention only on one area (problem) - others also require careful care, even if they look relatively normal. If you only take care of the T-zone, forgetting about the area around the eyes and lips, then over time these parts will become problematic. Especially if you use inappropriate cosmetics (for example, cleansing dry cheeks, fighting acne on the nose, toner containing salicylic acid).
- Check your skin type every 1-2 years - for many people, after 30, it becomes less oily, which is why basic principles care changes. Yes, skin changes with age. It becomes less greasy, but porosity (where it was) remains forever. Therefore, from time to time you need to adjust the contents of your cosmetics bag, selecting products to suit the new requirements of your skin.
We solve problems
Combination skin is rarely naturally ideal. Only with regular visits to a cosmetologist and correct selection cosmetics can be achieved to perfection.
Typically, the problems are as follows:
1. Enlarged pores in oily areas. Pores expand for a reason - they become overfilled with fat, becoming wider as a result. In order for them to narrow, they need to be cleaned promptly and regularly. For example, wipe with tonic for oily skin 2 times a day. Then, in order for the pores to tighten, you need to lubricate the areas with a special lotion or cream (that’s what they write on it - “for enlarged pores” or “narrows pores”). Also help various masks and cleaning in salon conditions. For example, ultrasonic or vacuum cleaning. The simplest and affordable way tighten pores - wash with cold water.
2. Blackheads. They appear in enlarged pores, therefore, as in the previous paragraph, maximum cleanliness. It is very good to clean contaminated areas at home about once a week using special sticker strips. The method is temporary, but effective: together with the sticker, you remove the fat that was in the pores. There is another side: if you do this procedure too often, you will get the exact opposite effect - sebum will begin to be produced even faster and in greater quantities.
3. Lumpiness. Lumpiness can be reduced with peeling. Useful to carry out mechanical cleaning faces, because uneven skin– the result of uneven cleansing and poor removal of dead cells. This can be done at home (gentle peeling preparations are sold in many stores and pharmacies) or in cosmetology salon(chemical peeling).
4. Pimples, acne, blackheads, etc. Pimples are often typical for those with oily skin in the T-zone and appear along with a hormonal surge in the body (it’s not for nothing that many women experience them on their faces during the premenstrual period; also remember teenagers).
They need to be dealt with comprehensively: eat less fatty foods (in other words, eat right), use special antiseptic tonics and lotions, and also be less nervous, since hormonal levels change during stress.
There are spot treatments available for sale; they are applied to the pimple itself, which quickly disappears under the influence of special substances.
If there are a lot of pimples, this is a reason to consult a doctor, as sometimes this is a sign of an infection that you could have introduced into the blood due to improper care(for example, after squeezing out a pimple with dirty fingers).
5. Peeling, feeling of tightness in dry areas. You can't do without a moisturizer for dry skin. Apply it to the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes. Try to avoid the area of the nose, chin and forehead so that the sebaceous glands do not begin to secrete fat even more actively. You can make nourishing masks once a week.
Often, to prevent dryness, you just need to avoid soap. It is better to replace it with soft cleansers - foams, mousses, gels.
6. Early wrinkles under the eyes, near the lips (due to neglect of these parts skin). If you spent a lot of time oily skin, forgetting about the dry one, then the latter is clearly not in the best condition. It can become overly dry and therefore wrinkled. There are many ways to correct wrinkles. We'll talk about them below.
Oily and combination skin: pros and cons, and what proper care should be! You will learn about this today!
Oily skin and its features
Hard work sebaceous glands¹ leads to many problems: the skin becomes shiny, so-called “black dots” appear on it. They are especially noticeable on the nose, forehead and chin. As a result of improper care, inflammation may appear on oily skin.
If these occur in your case, contact a specialist. He will identify the cause (and they can be very different) and suggest the most suitable treatment.
I often have to deal with when patients long time self-medicate, and then still go to the doctor. In advanced cases, treatment becomes long and, accordingly, expensive.
However, oily skin has a number of advantages - representatives of such skin look younger longer, and wrinkles appear on such skin quite late. This skin is not prone to flaking, tightness and itching, which often affects people with dry skin.
At proper care Oily skin will look fresh and clean.
The main thing for oily skin is proper washing and nutrition!
How to wash your face correctly if you have oily skin?
Now in everyone cosmetic store can be found necessary funds. You will need: lotion or foam, or soap for washing. You need a tonic from the same series. The price does not matter - very expensive products are not always the best.
The main thing is that these funds are famous brands, which have proven themselves well. When washing your face daily, use lotion, foam or soap first. Cleanse the face with this product, then rinse it with cooler water, gently wipe it and apply tonic. Once a week, those with oily skin should exfoliate.
Combination skin
Combination skin is skin that is prone to oiliness, which is why it is discussed in this article. However, as a result of improper care, part of the facial skin suffers from a lack of moisture and becomes excessively dry. As a rule, the T-zone of those with combination skin is oily and blackheads often appear on it, however, the cheeks and chin may suffer from dryness.
Combination skin needs to be taken care of very carefully.
Under no circumstances should you apply drying cleansers – soaps, foams, etc. – to your entire face.
They should only be used for the T-zone. The rest of the face is simply rinsed with cool water. Combination skin also needs to be moisturized with lotions specifically designed for this type.
Peeling for combination skin is also carried out very carefully - Special attention is given to the T-zone, and it is better to clean dry areas once every two weeks. Moisturizing is very useful for oily and combination skin².
Oily and combination skin: care toner
1. In equal proportions, take a mixture of St. John's wort, calendula, mint, string and lavender herbs.
2. Brew with boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain and pour into an ice tray.
3. In the morning, after washing, wipe the skin with ice for 3-5 seconds, after drying, apply the appropriate cream for oily or combination skin.
4. In the evening, instead of ice and cream, use the decoction as a tonic.
Do masks twice a week if you choose purchased funds, then make sure that they suit your skin type and correspond to the expected effect, since masks can be pigment-constricting, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, etc.
Homemade mask recipes for oily and combination skin
To prevent oily and combination skin from causing problems and to remain young for a long time³, use the following masks.
Egg white mask with a pinch of salt added
1. Beat the egg whites with salt.
2. Apply to clean and dry skin, avoiding the eye area.
3. Located in supine position, do not talk, keep until completely dry.
4. Rinse off with warm water.
Kefir mask
1. Apply kefir to the skin, avoiding the eye area, for 3 minutes.
2. Rinse off with warm water.
Oatmeal mask
1. Cereals dilute with hot water, when they become warm, apply for 15 minutes.
2. Be in a lying position.
3. Rinse with warm water.
Summer plum mask
1. Wipe your face with plum pulp.
2. Wash off after 20 minutes.
Potato mask
1. Boil potatoes in their skins.
2. Let cool until pleasantly warm.
3. Apply for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse off with warm water.
Attention!
All masks, both factory-made and homemade, and any herbal tinctures should first be tested for an allergic reaction.
To do this, apply to the elbow bend with inside a little mask or any other composition that you are going to use. Leave for 5 minutes, rinse and check the next day to see if there is any itching, redness or other negative manifestations. If not, then feel free to use this tool. Masks, especially those prepared at home, must be fresh!
How does food affect your skin?
Today, some experts believe that food does not affect such an organ as the skin. But from my own experience I was convinced that this is not so. I noticed that those who eat little fatty, fried and spicy foods, drink little coffee and tea and drink a lot of water practically do not suffer from skin problems.
Sweet and starchy foods, often eaten in excess, on the contrary, negatively affect the condition of the skin. Not to mention alcohol and tobacco – these addictions have a negative effect on the entire body.
Care Such skin needs careful attention, because... you have to take care of two different types skin. Dry skin usually appears on the cheeks, while oily skin appears on the forehead, nose and chin. Areas with oily skin need to be cleansed with astringent and tonic lotions or toners, and cheeks require the same care as dry skin, including moisturizing, cleansing, nourishing.
In fact, these are two different types of skin on the face - dry and oily.
There are many more sebaceous glands in the chin, nose and forehead area than in the cheek area - this causes the skin to become mixed. The sebaceous glands in these areas secrete excess sebum, which is deposited on the surface in the form of a greasy film. The reason for this may be male hormones testosterones that stimulate the sebaceous glands. Such pronounced mixed skin is often found only in girls and young women. After 30 years, sebum secretion in these areas normalizes and the skin type changes again.
Mixed skin requires special care and cleansing, because The face contains areas with oily, normal and dry skin; each of them must be given special attention.
Such combination skin does not tolerate the procedure of regular washing with soap very well, because... oily areas are poorly cleaned, and skin in dry areas can become even more flaky and tight. Therefore, if you have combination skin, you need to use special cleansers, which are best prepared at home. It is very good to use fresh or sour milk, black bread soaked in water, bran, whey, kefir, etc.
Mixed skin is not balanced enough, which explains the appearance on the face different types skin
Combination skin care
Mixed skin is much more common in people. In women of different ages, the skin on the forehead, nose and chin is usually oily, while on the cheeks, neck, temples and around the eyes it is dry. And this type of skin requires different care behind each plot.
Combination skin does not tolerate soap and water. It is advisable to cleanse your face with different decoctions: mint, sage, chamomile, calendula, as well as cleansing creams, tea with milk. First, you need to wipe the skin in places with a cotton swab dipped in milk, and then generously wet your face with tea with the same milk. After washing, wipe your nose and chin with lotion and apply nourishing cream, and simply dry your face with a napkin. You can also apply a mask to oily areas of the skin for oily skin, and to dry areas for dry skin. Masks should be done once a week, and creams should always be applied after washing.
Basic rules for caring for combination skin:
In the morning and evening you need to use cleansing gel or eau de toilette. Combination skin requires good cleansing. Use a gentle gel morning and evening. It needs to be foamed in your palms and applied to the skin, and then rinsed with cool water. To disinfect and prevent inflammatory processes, blot with alcohol-containing eau de toilette oily areas of the skin (T-zone), without touching the cheeks.
Balanced lotions with not too much alcohol are also useful. They enrich the skin with moisture and also tighten pores. This is especially important for combination skin, because in the T-zone the pores are very ugly and also coarse. This lotion is applied with a cotton swab to previously cleansed skin. The cheeks need to be wetted only once, and the T-shaped area needs to be wetted twice, and quite generously, because... the skin there is the oiliest.
In the morning you need to use nourishing creams, and always of two types - for dry and for oily skin.
Of course, at first you will find it very tedious. However, after a few days it will become a habit, and you will notice that the condition of your skin will improve significantly. To begin, spread your entire face with one type of moisturizer (for oily skin) or one gel. Then just lubricate your cheeks day cream and rub it gently into the skin.
In the evening, apply night cream to your cheeks. nutritious cream. The T-zone produces a lot of fat at night. And dry cheeks definitely need it night cream so that they do not become rough and rough. After cleansing your face, massage the cream into your skin, lightly patting it with your fingertips. Gently rub the remaining cream towards the neck. Avoid applying oily night cream to other areas of your face. For pimples on the nose, chin or forehead, apply antibacterial cream or lotion.
It is necessary to make two different masks once a week. The skin in the center of the face has different shortcomings and needs. Cosmetologists recommend applying two different masks at the same time: in the T-shaped zone - a cleansing mask that penetrates deeply into the pores of the skin and frees them from fat and dead cells. And on the cheeks - a mask containing a lot of moisture, moisturizing. It will make them smooth and elastic. Once the cleansing mask has dried, rinse your entire face with warm or cool water. And even apply moisturizer to your face liquid cream or gel.
Masks for combination skin
Cosmetic face masks are very important part a set of procedures for the care of combination skin. They can be considered the most basic and most effective means Moreover, preparing them at home will not take much time and will not affect your budget.
Cleansing yeast mask.
A yeast mask is recommended to cleanse the skin and discolor blackheads. It works especially well on oily areas of the skin, although dry areas also receive additional nourishment. Ingredients: 2 tsp. yeast, 3 tsp. 3% hydrogen peroxide. Method of preparation: mix yeast with hydrogen peroxide until a homogeneous mixture is formed. Put the mask on your face thin layer immediately after its preparation. Lightly rub it into the skin and leave for 10-15 minutes, then carefully remove with a cotton swab dipped in a fresh and warm tea infusion. After using the mask, it is very good to apply a cooling compress to your face, and then wipe the skin with a tonic lotion.
Whitening cucumber mask.
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, 0.5 tsp. boric acid. Method of preparation: grate the cucumber along with the peel on a fine grater and stir the pulp with boric acid. Place the cup with the mixture in a water bath and warm it up slightly. Place the warm pulp on a gauze base and apply the mask to your face for 15-20 minutes. After this time, wipe your face with cucumber juice and then apply an emollient cream.
Whitening mask with parsley juice.
The mask is recommended for combination, wrinkled and dull facial skin, as well as to reduce pigmentation. It tones, vitaminizes and perfectly whitens the skin. Ingredients: 1 tbsp. l. parsley juice and milk, 1 tsp. lemon juice. Method of preparation: mix parsley juice with milk and add a little lemon juice. Apply to face with a brush or soak into a gauze base with holes cut out for eyes and mouth. After 15-20 minutes, rinse off the mask with cool salted water. The skin will look younger, fresh and velvety.
Softening mask with rose hips and lemon juice.
This mask provides not only a softening, but also a calming effect. In addition, it is beneficial for areas with oily skin, as it helps to gradually tighten pores. Ingredients: 2 tsp. chopped rose hips and sage leaves, 1 tsp. mint, 0.5 lemon, 300 ml boiling water. Method of preparation: mix the plant material, pour boiling water and place in a water bath with the lid closed for 30 minutes. Cool the infusion a little, mix with lemon juice and do not strain. Apply a thick herbal mixture to a gauze base and apply to your face. Cover the top with a thick terry towel and after 15-20 minutes, remove the remnants of the mask by rinsing them with warm boiled water or a strong infusion of tea. Let the skin dry on its own and apply moisturizer.
Softening mask made from dandelion leaves.
Ingredients: 5-6 young dandelion leaves, 3 tsp. low-fat cottage cheese. Method of preparation: wash the leaves thoroughly, chop and grind in a mortar. Mix the gruel with cottage cheese. Before applying the mask, lubricate your face with dandelion juice. After drying, do not wash off the mask, but carefully shake it off. Wipe your skin sour milk or whey.
Nourishing lanolin mask.
This mask is considered very effective, but it is better to carry out a course lasting a month. Apply the mask not only to the face, but also to the neck 1-3 times a week. It perfectly nourishes, tones and rejuvenates the skin, and also helps smooth out wrinkles. Ingredients: 20 g lanolin, 10 g olive oil, 1 tbsp. l. water, 0.5 g borax, 1 tsp. fresh aloe juice. Method of preparation: mix lanolin and oil. Dissolve borax in water. Gradually add water and borax to the mixture of lanolin and oil, and then add aloe juice. Whisk the mixture until smooth and apply to the face and neck. After 15-20 minutes, remove it with a cotton swab soaked in herbal decoction or tea infusion.
It not only soothes irritated skin, but also has cleansing and refreshing effects. Ingredients: 4-5 spinach leaves, 1 glass of milk. Method of preparation: wash spinach leaves thoroughly, chop and boil in milk. Place them on gauze and apply the mask to your face and neck. After 15-20 minutes, remove. Wipe your skin with lotion and apply a little moisturizer.
Soothing flaxseed mask.
The mask has a beneficial effect on oily areas of the skin, softens and tones it, making it velvety and elastic. Ingredients: 1 tbsp. l. flaxseed, 0.5 cups of water. Method of preparation: place flaxseed in a glass or porcelain bowl, fill with water and after 15-20 minutes close and place in a water bath. Stir the mixture periodically until a homogeneous thick mixture is formed. If it gets too runny, add a little more flaxseed. When the mixture becomes warm, apply it to your face. After 2 minutes, remove it with a cotton swab dipped in tea infusion, and rinse your face with cool milk and lightly blot with a soft cloth.
Protective oily lemon mask.
Ingredients: 5 g rich cream, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 0.5 tsp. heavy cream. Method of preparation: gradually add into the cream, drop by drop. lemon juice, constantly stirring the mixture until smooth. Add cream to it, mix well. Apply evenly to face. After 20 minutes, carefully remove with a spatula and wipe your face with a cotton swab dipped in tonic lotion.
Compresses
Combination skin benefits from the use of both hot and cold compresses. Hot compresses are applied to the face before cleansing or masks, while cold compresses are used to soothe the skin and tighten pores after the above procedures. For combination skin, hot compresses should be applied to all areas of the face, while cold compresses should be applied only to oily and porous areas. Contrasting compresses - alternately hot and cold - have an excellent effect on combination skin. In this case, they should be applied to the entire face. Compresses perfectly moisturize the skin and help maintain it water balance, improve metabolic processes.
Compress made from a decoction of nettle and chamomile.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. l. nettle leaves and flowers pharmaceutical chamomile, 0.5 liters of water. Method of preparation: place nettle and chamomile in a glass or porcelain bowl, add water and heat for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath with the lid closed. Cool the infusion and strain. Before applying the compress, thoroughly cleanse your face. Then moisten a small terry towel with hot infusion, squeeze it lightly and apply it to your face for 3-5 minutes. Use a cold compress using the same principle, only the time of application on the face is reduced to 20-30 seconds.
Cold compress of yarrow and dill.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. l. chopped yarrow herb, 30 g fresh dill, 0.5 water. Method of preparation: chop the yarrow herb and dill, cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Then strain the broth through cheesecloth and cool. Soak a gauze pad in the herbal decoction and apply it to your face for 20-30 seconds. After the compress, wash with cool water.
Hot rosehip compress.
Ingredients: 0.5 cups of rose hips, 0.5 liters of water. Method of preparation: cook rose hips over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Then strain the broth and cool slightly. Make a compress according to the method described above. Afterwards, rinse your face with cool water.