First of all, it all depends on the season. In summer, treat your skin like oily. Use gels and foams for washing every day, and choose creams with the lightest texture possible. In winter, you should take care of your face as if it were dry. For daily suitable for use fatty milk, and creams for combination skin in the cold season should be greasy. If during the day there is a feeling of tightness, you can additionally apply a moisturizer at night.
Day cream for combination skin should be light in texture, eliminate oily sheen and moisturize the skin, as well as relieve inflammation. This also applies to the tonal basis.
Night can be more oily to effectively nourish and restore. Most often it is recommended to use after thirty years. In winter, it can also be used as day cream.
The Best Creams for Combination Skin
Since the majority well-known manufacturers indicate on the packaging of cosmetics what type of skin it is intended for, it will not be difficult to choose a whole series of facial products. But we decided to talk about the composition again so that our readers know what this or that component is responsible for.
- Day cream must contain at least 60 percent water. So the skin will receive enough moisture and you will not have a feeling of tightness after applying it.
- As part of good product sunscreens are required to minimize harmful effect ultraviolet.
- According to women, creams with various vitamins: A (prevents overdrying), C (activates metabolism), E (does not let harmful radicals in) and F (has an anti-inflammatory effect).
- As a night cream, choose one that includes glycolic or lactic acid (help exfoliate old epidermis and retain moisture), as well as kojic and salicylic, which prevent the appearance of age spots and have an antibacterial effect.
You should always remember that the condition of the skin on the face is the calling card of a girl and you should not save on her care products.
Combination, or mixed, skin combines two types - it can be oily skin (most often in the T-zone: forehead, nose, chin) and dry or normal skin in the cheek area. This type of skin can be called the most common: about 80% of teenagers, 40% of people under 22 and 10-15% of people over 25 have it.
Combination skin has a healthy appearance, smooth structure and oily areas with large pores in the T-zone. Oily and dry areas on the skin can alternate in any order, but problems with the T-zone are usually still relevant for owners of such skin. There is an opinion that by adulthood, combination skin can change and become normal. This really happens.
A distinctive feature of combination skin - increased activity sebaceous glands in the T-zone, on other parts of the skin sebaceous glands less active and practically do not cause problems. Combination skin requires careful care for each area of the skin individually. As a rule, in people with a combination skin type, due to increased sebum secretion, comedones (black dots) appear in the T-zone, and dryness and peeling are observed in other parts of the face. Combined facial skin care will help to cope with these problems.
AT different time years combined skin requires different attitude and care. In summer, combination skin should be treated like oily: be sure to use washing gels, scrubs once a week, light (non-greasy) creams or gels with anti-inflammatory components. In winter, treat it as dry: gently cleanse with milk, use scrubs no more than once every two weeks, protective creams(thick, greasy, based on animal fats, waxes or thick vegetable oils) at least 20-30 minutes before going outside. If necessary, if the skin remains dry in the evening, apply a moisturizer at night. Often improper care behind the skin of the face leads to its overdrying in the cheek area or to its clogging in the T-zone. The first step towards healthy skin it must be cleansed.
Skin cleansing
Cleansing of combination skin should be delicate, as it is necessary not only to remove excess sebum, but also not to overdry. Cleanse combination skin in the morning and evening by special means for this skin type. It can be gels, foams, milk. The agent is applied thin layer, after which the skin is massaged with fingertips for 2-3 minutes, and then washed off with cool water using sponges or cotton balls - this method is the most delicate and hygienic. It is desirable that on cosmetics ah it was stated that they are non-comedogenic, if special instructions no, it should be borne in mind that the following ingredients are comedogenic: almond oil, oil peach pits, Coconut oil, oleic alcohol, isostearic alcohol, isopropyl myristate, acetylated lanolin, isopropyl isostearate, butyl stearate. Remember that with combination skin it is undesirable to wash with soap and hot water, as this can provoke an increase in the sebaceous glands.
Toning
After cleansing, the skin is wiped with a tonic or lotion for combination skin that does not contain alcohol. Its task is to normalize the acidity of the skin and the function of the sebaceous glands, narrow the pores and prevent inflammation. When choosing a tonic cosmetic product, pay attention to its composition: it should include anti-inflammatory and moisturizing components. As a rule, these are panthenol, bisabolol and various herbal extracts. Tonics with salicylic acid are also great.
Cream application
A prerequisite: the cream for combination skin should not be greasy! It should include anti-inflammatory substances (chamomile, sage, plantain and others): this prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes. Try to buy creams only with natural oils, such as macadamia oil, meadow heart oil, shea butter, sesame oil, because mineral oils lead to clogged pores and clogged skin.
A day cream for the care of combination skin should have an anti-inflammatory, matting effect - eliminating oily sheen of the skin - and a moisturizing effect. Night cream for the care of combination skin, the face should be slightly oilier than the daytime one. The fat content of the cream is determined by its consistency, in addition, on the jar of cream there is an indication: "day" or "night". It is also recommended to use it as a daytime in the cold season. The main functions of the night cream are skin restoration, nutrition and hydration. But, as a rule, the need for its use occurs in women after 30 years.
Deep cleansing combination skin
A cleansing mask is carried out once a week. For these purposes, scrubs / peels with solid particles are used (of course, if there are no inflammatory processes). The composition of scrubs should include polymers or polished (crushed) bones (unpolished bones injure the skin). Masks for combination skin care should be creamy (they should not dry out on the skin) and without fruit acids, otherwise overdrying will occur in areas with a dry skin type. Film masks (when they dry, a film forms on the skin) can be applied to the oily areas of the skin. In addition, once a week you can apply nourishing mask but only on areas with dry skin!
Determining skin type
You can determine the type of skin yourself: for this you need to wash your face with soap, and after 2-3 hours, wet your face paper napkin in turn on each section. If a greasy trace remains on the napkin, it means that there is oily skin in this area.
Masks for combination skin
Purifying mask. 1 st. mix a spoonful of oatmeal with milk until a gruel is obtained. In the absence of milk, it can be replaced with kefir or a decoction of chamomile and plantain herbs. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.
Revitalizing mask. 1 st. Mix a spoonful of low-fat cottage cheese with milk until a homogeneous consistency. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Whitening mask. Its essence lies in the layer-by-layer application of kefir for 25 minutes. Kefir must be applied in a thin layer on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. As soon as the kefir dries, it is necessary to apply the next layer, and so - for the entire recommended time.
Nourishing mask. Mashed potatoes mix with milk. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.
Masks must be kept on the face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with water. room temperature with the help of a sponge. The procedure ends with the application of cream on the skin of the face. Please note: home-made masks at home are applied only to healthy skin!
"Black dots". Often, women try to squeeze out the resulting comedones. This should not be done, because mechanical removal provokes the appearance of new "black dots". In addition, on insufficiently cleansed skin, extrusion can provoke inflammatory skin lesions.
Undoubtedly, care for combination skin is very important. But in the fight for a healthy, matte and beautiful skin no less important is the way of life, and compliance with the rules rational nutrition aimed at stabilizing the microflora and intestinal functions. In other words, combination skin takes a long time to take care of, but with proper care, combination skin will not age for long.
Artur Utegenov
Cosmetologist-esthetician, Tver
Discussion
Thank you very much for the article, everything is very clear!
03/28/2014 13:27:03, Anna_NI am over 35. I started to pay attention that creams, masks do not help the skin much! My friend Imedin advised me! I have been drinking it for half a year, after 3 months I began to notice good change with my skin. Increased elasticity, changed color! I read about these pills that they are designed to take care of the skin from the inside! I really enjoyed this care! :)
08/07/2007 02:20:48 PM, Svetlanavery useful information for me, thanks
But natural face masks are listed. It is very important for me. Thanks a lot!
It is a pity that pharmaceutical brands of creams are not listed, with which you can take care of this type of skin at home.
07/02/2007 11:18:52, VeraComment on the article "Combination skin"
For skin 30+, the most it, in the composition of no chemistry, only natural ingredients. I really like Rosa cream, I have never seen a cream that works so well, it not only moisturizes, but also tightens. Within a couple of months, the skin began to look more nourished and...
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Try Ausganika cosmetics, I recently switched to it, I really like it. For skin 30+, the best thing is that there are no chemicals in the composition, only natural ingredients. I really like Rosa cream, I have never seen a cream that works so well, it not only moisturizes, but also tightens. Within a couple of months, the skin began to look more nourished and radiant.
I always liked going to salons, there are special professional cosmetics, here is Christina, for example, they have a healthy one, I just recently found out that Christina can also be used for home care buy. Found their site
22.09.2016 16:37:50, PerlettaRecommend Iherba Nourishing Cream. - get-togethers. Foreign online shopping. Buying goods in foreign online stores Girls, I have dry skin, advise a nourishing cream (night), but you can also use a day one :), and also praise the hygienic lipstick from there.
I can’t find a face cream for myself, because I myself don’t really understand, and the specialists from Letual and Ile de Beaute spoke so uncertainly, as if I want something that doesn’t exist. Beautiful girls, advise on which creams to pay attention to, so that I can at least go to a cosmetics store ...
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I think you need two creams)). A sunblock is a sunblock. And the care cream is not to blame. Wrinkle cream is a myth. There are none. It is necessary to choose a care cream that would take care of the skin so that the appearance of wrinkles is not rapid.
Your problems are:
- the skin is probably dehydrated,
- The T-zone is shiny and has black dots,
- the skin is prone to the formation of age spots.
To solve problems you need:
- moisturizing, well-absorbed day cream, preferably with a matte effect (look at the pharmacy bioderma and clinics, there are series for your skin)
- good cleansing, including deep (look at Nitrozhin, there are daily products and products for deep cleansing, as well as Bioderma water is good)
- sun protection, and the factor is not lower than 30 (I recommend Esti Lauder, these products are inexpensive), but keep in mind that all these products give the skin a shine or a whitish film, otherwise, in my opinion, it doesn’t happen, so you need more:
- additional matting (these are matting napkins throughout the day and matting powder, in your case it is more of a barrier tool, and not tonal)))
This is the very, very minimum ... I have a different type of skin, I can’t tell you in more detail by brands, I brought you only the average price (nitrogyn is generally cheap, but effective).
and it is best to visit a beautician. I only outlined very schematically and besides, I can be mistaken in understanding your problems.
cream for dry skin. I can't find cream. By winter, the skin on the face dries unbearably. From the last tried uriage suppleance, it seems to be both nutritious and for dry, but no. Advise a cream for very dry skin for facial contours, please. I'm older than you and skin...
Moisturizing day cream for combination skin is worse, but still good. Now I tried their moisturizing mask with aloe and violet. Light peeling + mask + cream = mimic wrinkles on the forehead are smoothed out.
Discussion
thanks to all.
This happens to me when I start using a new cream. No redness or swelling, just a slight tingling and burning sensation. It goes away after a few uses.
As for moisturizers. Any moisturizer (even medical ointments) burns very hard when applied to damaged skin. If the skin is very dry, it is, by definition, damaged. When it heals, the burning sensation goes away. How unpleasant it is to reanimate the skin on the nose after a cold :)))
By the way, the best moisturizer I have ever used is a night cream for dry skin (I have combination with dry areas in winter) " Clean line"with aloe and wheat germ, it seems. I used it both day and night. The result is noticeable. More expensive creams, up to luxury ones, did not give such an effect. Moisturizing day cream for combination skin is worse, but also not bad. Now I tried their moisturizing mask with aloe and violet.Light peeling + mask + cream = mimic wrinkles on the forehead are smoothed out.Try it!The price of the issue is 30 rubles.
If you believe professional cosmetologists, the majority modern girls and women meets combined type skin.
This means that the skin of the forehead, nose and chin is different high fat content, and on the cheeks it is normal or even dry. And it is natural that such an epidermis needs special care. In particular, you should know how to choose the right face cream for combination skin, on what basis and at what time of day to apply it. That's what we'll talk about.
What should be the cream that you will use
When choosing a cream for combination skin, pay attention not only to the brand under which it is sold and its cost, but also to the composition and structure of the product in question.
After all, we are talking about a rather specific cosmetic product that should simultaneously nourish the dry skin of the cheeks and dry the oily skin of the T-shaped zone (forehead, nose and chin). Therefore, there are many requirements for creams intended for combination skin. The main of these requirements will be discussed below.
- Light texture and no fat content. That is, such a cream, of course, may contain certain types oils, but there should be very few of them so that clogging of the pores does not occur.
- Inclusion of anti-inflammatory components in the composition of the product. It can be, for example, extracts of plants such as medicinal chamomile, plantain, sage, etc.
- The tool should have a matting effect. Practice shows that creams that can effectively eliminate oily skin shine receive the best reviews. They not only dry the epidermis and prevent the development of inflammatory processes, but also hide the main flaws in a woman's appearance. That is, such creams are ideal for use before applying makeup.
- The product should have a moisturizing effect. Not only dry, but also oily skin requires high-quality hydration. This means that the cream you choose should nourish the epidermis with moisture and help retain it inside the cells.
Day and night
When choosing a face cream that can be applied to combination skin, it is also important to remember that you will need not one, but two products. After all, the epidermis needs comprehensive care. And do not forget about competent skin cleansing, toning, protection from negative external influences.
Moreover, it is advisable to make sure that all the cosmetics that you will use to maintain your attractiveness are released under the same brand.
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How to choose a moisturizer?
We must not forget that the day cream for the face of Natura Siberica or any other brand can never replace the night cream. Conversely, after washing your face in the morning, you should not use a product intended for application to the skin immediately before going to bed. After all, day and night creams for combination skin differ in many ways:
- The day cream contains less oils than the night cream, and therefore it can be safely used under makeup.
- Part day remedy should include SPF filters.
- The night cream contains more nutrients and better copes with the task of moisturizing the epidermis.
Thus, it becomes obvious that only complex care for combination skin will help make it clean, beautiful and silky. Refuse to use both day and night cream, replacing them with one universal remedy, you can only if you are under 25 years old. At this age, the skin, as a rule, does not require special nutrition and hydration, which means that it does not need a night cream. However, in any case, approach the choice of cosmetics that you will use as responsibly as possible, giving preference to products from well-known manufacturers, prepared on the basis of natural ingredients.
In owners of combination skin, the forehead, nose and chin areas are usually oily. But the temples, cheeks, neck and, in particular, the area around the eyes are dry. That is why such skin needs special care: simultaneous moisturizing of dry areas and elimination of shine on greasy. Our new ranking contains the best creams for combination skin.
Cream "Moisturizing Expert", L "Oreal Paris (264 rubles)
Many owners of mixed skin in winter and in the cold season often have peeling on their faces. The protective functions of the epidermis during this period are significantly weakened. To return the skin to a fresh and radiant look, the experts of the L "Oreal Paris laboratory created the Moisturizing Expert range. The cream for normal and combination skin is designed to work in three directions: intensively nourish, retain moisture and refresh the complexion. The product contains vitamin B5, which stimulates metabolic processes in cells and ceramides responsible for elasticity and moisture. You won't have to wait long to see the results, clinical studies have shown that after 4 weeks, 78% of women's skin is fresher and softer to the touch.
Matting cream-sorbet "Revitalizing Moisturizing", Garnier (196 rubles)
Water is life important element for the activities of our entire body. The skin, in particular, also needs to constantly maintain an optimal level of hydration. At the heart of the matting sorbet cream from the "Revitalizing Moisturizing" series from Garnier is mannose, a plant component that acts on three layers of the skin at once (horny, epidermis and dermis). In combination with glycerin, mannose helps to effectively moisturize the skin. If you believe the promises of the creators of the cream, then after a month of regular use, a stable supply of moisture in the epidermis is restored. In a means for mixed and oily skin everything else includes green tea extract, known for its antioxidant properties. The cream perfectly mattifies and evens out the tone, so it can be safely used as a base for make-up.
Day care cream Idealia, Vichy (1595 rubles)
The work on the creation of any beauty product begins with global research. The specialists of the laboratory of the French brand Vichy decided to find out what criteria, according to the girls, should meet perfect skin. It turned out that the majority of respondents identified three main parameters: microrelief, tone and wrinkles. Based on this data, brand scientists set themselves difficult task- find the most effective component that has an anti-aging effect and significantly improves general state skin. After 5 years of breeding herbal ingredients and 12 clinical tests, they discovered a unique component - kombucha. It is also an extract of black tea, which is obtained through biotechnological fermentation. It contains a record amount of fruit acids, vitamins, probiotics and polyphenols - four components that are absolute leaders in cosmetology and dermatology. Probiotics increase the protective properties of the skin, vitamins are involved in the decomposition of sugar and lipids, increase energy potential cells and enhance tissue respiration, and polyphenols act as powerful antioxidants. And finally the last ingredient - fruit acid(which is familiar to all peeling lovers) - dissolves intercellular bonds and promotes exfoliation of epidermal cells. With such a "shock" composition, your skin has every chance of becoming perfect.
Moisturizer Hydrance Optimale Legere, Avene (1400 RUB)
The main purpose of the Hydrance Optimale Legere cream from the Avene pharmacy brand is to fight excessive shine in the T-zone and reliably matte the skin. This effect is achieved due to sebum-absorbing particles that absorb excess sebum (sebum). The cream will not cope with very dry skin and peeling, but will prevent them due to the presence of moisturizing ingredients and branded thermal water Avene. It has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Another obvious plus is the presence of photoprotective ingredients (SPF 20), they protect the skin from aggressive sun rays, causing premature aging. The product can be used as a make-up base: it is quickly absorbed, does not leave a greasy film and is "friendly" with tonal products and powders.
Combination skin type is quite common, especially in adolescence. Such skin looks perfect from the outside, with a uniform structure in the cheek area and an oily T-zone. Sometimes it happens that dry and oily areas are scattered in several areas of the face. For most women, combination skin becomes normal with age.
How is combination skin different from other types?
Women with combination skin suffer from the active activity of the sebaceous glands in the chin, nose and forehead area. Other areas, on the contrary, are characterized by reduced activity of the sebaceous glands. The main problem of combination skin is that each area separately requires special care. Often the situation is complicated by the fact that black dots and acne appear in the T-zone. That is why it is important to carefully approach the choice of skin care products.
The fact that there is increased fat in the chin, nose and forehead skin does not mean that these areas do not need to be moisturized. This can be done by choosing good cream for combination skin.
Choosing a night and day cream
A day cream for combination skin should have a mattifying effect, be light and weightless, so that it can be used as a make-up base. Night cream for combination skin should provide relaxation and restoration of facial skin during sleep. It differs from a day cream in that it contains a lot of oils, which is why it should not be used in the morning, so as not to spoil all the makeup.
Combination skin has certain characteristics, so it is important to moisturize it. A high-quality moisturizing cream for combination skin is based on 60 - 80% water in the composition - it is this factor that prevents the appearance of a film after applying the cream and is responsible for sufficient skin hydration.
The matting cream for combination skin that you use during the day should include a UV filter that will prevent negative influence ultraviolet rays. In addition, when choosing a cream, give preference to products with vitamins F, E, C, A in the composition.
Functions of vitamins
- Vitamin F has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- Vitamin E prevents the penetration of harmful radicals into the layers of the skin;
- Vitamin C activates metabolic processes;
- Vitamin C prevents the formation of wrinkles and has a moisturizing effect.
Given the fact that quality cream, designed for combination skin, should take care of both dry and oily areas of the face, it is important to purchase a product with beta and alpha hydroxy acids.
- Dairy, lemon and glycolic acid(alpha hydroxy acids) stimulate the renewal of skin cells, retain moisture, and have an exfoliating effect.
- Salicylic and kojic acids have antibacterial, disinfectant effect and prevent the appearance of age spots.
Before you go shopping for a cream for combination skin, read the reviews on thematic forums about products different firms- so you can evaluate the main disadvantages or advantages of the cream according to the experience of a large number of users.
What effect does the cream for combination skin have?
The main purpose of the product is to increase skin elasticity, protect and intense hydration. However, in order for the effect of the cream to be long-lasting, it is important to remember a few rules. To prevent overdrying of dry areas on the face, drink the standard amount of non-carbonated pure water stop using alcoholic beverages and smoking.
It is important not to forget about healthy eating- Include a large amount in your diet fresh vegetables and fruits. Minimize the consumption of sugary and fatty foods - they activate the sebaceous glands.
Remember that the use of a high-quality caring cream can save you from a large number skin problems. If you use special moisturizers and cleansers only occasionally, you should not count on their effectiveness.
How to choose a foundation?
To choose tone cream for combination skin, you need to pay attention to the composition. Give preference to products with sebum-regulating components (vitamins B, A, zinc, sulfur). These substances effectively eliminate oily sheen from the surface of the face without overdrying it, and also regulate the secretion of sebum. Refuse to buy dense tonal products - they will create the effect of a mask on the face and tighten the skin. perfect foundation there will be a matting emulsion or cream powder. To mask minor imperfections, use a concealer pencil.
