Combined skin care
Not every woman was rewarded with natural beauty by nature, but anyone can look good. Remember: it is the well-groomed representatives of the fair sex that often cause admiration in men, and not at all overdressed beauties. In many respects, your appearance depends on the condition of the skin in general and facial skin in particular. Of course, some have to work hard, and someone has a beautiful look easily. One of the most problematic is the care of combined facial skin. The difficulty is that one part of the dermis needs to be nourished and moistened, and the other must be dried at the same time. Following the advice of girlfriends or mothers with grandmothers in this case, you can significantly aggravate the condition of your face with your incompetent actions and even cause irreversible changes in the form of scars or chronic inflammatory processes. Therefore, it is so important to know how to care for combination skin correctly.
to contents ↑Features of combination skin type
Combined skin type is characterized by the presence of increased release of sebum in the so-called T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), while in other areas - normal or dry. Mixed dermis is characterized by strongly enlarged pores, the presence of comedones, and it is also prone to peeling and inflammation.
Important! According to statistical information, 80% of adolescents, 40% of people under 27 years old, 5% after 50 years have this type of skin.
The mixed type of dermis is the most moody of all. Therefore, there must be proper care for combination skin - she needs to indulge and never stop taking care of her. If you use the correct procedures, after a while you will be able to get rid of many problems and feel the admiring glances of others.
Combined skin care has different goals depending on age:
- up to 25 years - it is important to properly cleanse and remove excessive fat;
- after 30 years - emphasis on cell regeneration;
- after 40 years - focus on the fight against wrinkles with the help of a moisturizing system.
Important! At 30 years of age, a decrease in testosterone occurs in the body. In this case, the fat glands decrease their activity, as a result of which the condition of the combination skin improves.
Caring for mixed skin is very different from other types, since cosmetics face an unattainable task - they must simultaneously dry and moisturize. Therefore, today we will consider how to properly care for combination skin, which cosmetics are best suited for this.
to contents ↑Important! In the summer, caring for a mixed dermis is almost identical to caring for oily, and in the winter, for dry or normal, depending on the type on the cheeks.
Proper care for combination skin
The key to youth and beauty is quality and timely skin care. Unfortunately, many girls do not properly engage in high-quality cosmetic procedures, hoping that the problem will be solved by itself. Indeed, over time, the dermis can become almost normal type, but this is only a consequence of a decrease in moisture.
Stages of skin care:
- Cleaning up.
- Toning.
- Protection and hydration.
- Recovery and nutrition.
- Additional procedures.
Each stage has many nuances, therefore, their more detailed.
Cleansing combination skin
They cleanse the skin by washing with a gel for the face, mousse or foam for washing.
Important! Makeup removal and hygienic cleaning are different procedures. It is necessary to remove foundation, powder and blush from the face with the help of special means for carrying out such cosmetic actions, for example, micellar water or tonic.
Cleansing gel is suitable for oily skin. If on the cheeks there is a dry or sensitive dermis, it is better to use mousse or foam. You can also use soap for cleaning, but only if it is designed specifically for the face. The composition of such a cosmetic product differs significantly from the usual one, for example, for children or for hands. Standard soap forms a foam, which clogs the pores, prevents the skin from breathing, which subsequently leads to redness and inflammation of the dermis, and a special one does not have such disadvantages.
Important! The cleaning procedure should be carried out twice a day: in the morning after waking up and in the evening before bedtime.
Another important step in caring for combination skin at home is scrubbing. This procedure allows you to deep clean pores and reduce the fat content of the sebaceous areas. But you don’t need to be very keen on scrubbing - it is enough to carry it out 1-2 times a week, in very rare cases - 3 times.
Important! There is a misconception that coffee grounds can be used as a facial scrub. Such peeling is permissible to use only for the body.
For delicate facial skin, it is absolutely necessary to use products with only very small abrasive particles. For scrubbing the combined dermis, it is better to choose products with natural components, for example, ground bones of berries. Such peeling products will not only cleanse the skin, but also save it from excess fat.
Toning
After skin cleansing procedures, in order to narrow the pores and avoid rashes of acne and blackheads, you need to apply a cleansing tonic for the combined dermis. Unfortunately, not all girls use this cosmetic product correctly.
Apply tonic in several stages:
- First, it is applied in massaging movements with a cotton pad all over the face and neck.
- The next step - pour a little tonic into the palms, then rub between the palms and apply patting movements on the skin. Another way to apply a tonic is to spray on the face with a cosmetic spray. This method is faster and more hygienic, however, the tonic can get on the eyes and lips, which is not at all desirable.
Important! Get involved in the use of tonic on dry skin should not be. This can lead to even more drying.
Protection
The dermis of the face and neck should be especially carefully protected from UV rays and other adverse environmental factors. You can do this with a day cream. The choice of such a combination skin care product should be approached thoroughly, since skin health depends on its quality and advisability.
Important! Day creams for mixed dermis should moisturize well and allow cells to breathe without forming a sticky, sticky film. A good cosmetic product, as a rule, consists of 60-80% of water.
Recovery and Nutrition
The night cream copes with these tasks. This tool, like everyone else, must match the type of dermis.
Important! If the differences between oily and dry areas of the skin are very noticeable, you will have to use two creams for different types of dermis.
Extra care
It is supposed to use various masks and other cosmetic products, and they have nothing to do with everyday care. What is most interesting - masks can be prepared independently. At the same time, the effect of such home remedies may even be greater than that of purchased ones.
to contents ↑The choice of cream for combination skin
Since creams for mixed dermis have a specific role and differ from others, we will consider in more detail what they should be.
The basic rules for choosing such a tool:
- The cream should be designed specifically for mixed skin.
- It must be selected according to age.
- Products should be purchased at trusted specialist stores.
Daily cream
Day cream is a product for balancing the skin. It simultaneously mattes the T-zone and moisturizes the cheeks. Day cream should be light and contain UV filters so that it can be used as a base for makeup.
Important! For a mixed dermis, it is better to choose cosmetics that additionally contain vitamins A, C, E, F.
Proper care for combination skin provides for seasonality when choosing a day cream:
- In summer, often exacerbation of oily skin problems in the T-zone occurs, so you should choose light creams, for example, fluids or gel creams.
- In the cold season, dry areas - the dermis of the eyelids and cheeks - require special attention. In this regard, the basis of the day cream should be denser than in the summer.
Important! The composition of the daily cream may include plant extracts and essential oils:
- Esters, unlike vegetable oils, reduce the level of oily skin.
- Peppermint, lemon balm and green tea oils have a refreshing effect.
- To soothe irritated skin, chamomile, tea tree and rose oils are used.
- Essential oils of citrus are involved in leveling the surfaces of the dermis.
Night cream
It is believed that the use of night cream for combination skin will aggravate the situation and make it especially oily. However, this is not at all true. Such cosmetic products are designed to restore and nourish the skin.
Before purchasing a night cream, you should evaluate it:
- The content of synthetic or semi-synthetic components, as well as strong perfumes, is not allowed.
- The presence of a variety of vitamins, collagen, peptides, amino acids and ceramides is welcome, as they have an anti-aging effect.
- Pay attention to the consistency: a very oily or thick cream is not a good option.
Important! Night cream cannot be used as a day cream, and even less as a foundation for makeup, because in this case you will get excessively oily skin and can aggravate the problem.
If you still beware of excessive oily skin in the morning, you can, as some cosmetologists recommend, use serum instead of a night cream. Such cosmetics have a lighter consistency, which contributes to air exchange and microcirculation. Serum does not form a film on the skin and does not clog pores. At the same time, such products are rich in useful substances that can reduce swelling, whiten and tighten the skin. Serum also has a positive effect on the regeneration of the dermis, due to which the cells renew faster and the skin takes on a healthier, fresh look. Proper care for combination skin provides for breaks between courses when using highly concentrated cosmetic products - at least 2 months.
Important! Serum and night cream should be applied 1.5 hours before rest, and immediately before bedtime, remove excess funds with a napkin.
Foundation
For a mixed type of skin, you need to choose a water-based foundation, since such a tool does not clog pores and does not overload the skin.
Important! Before using the product on dry skin, it must be mixed in equal proportions with day cream. Such a tricky method will even out complexion, but the skin will not suffer from a lack of moisture.
During the summer period, the use of foundation with an SPF level of 5-10 is ideal. Moreover, any skin protection products should be hypoallergenic.
to contents ↑Masks for combination skin
Due to the quick effect, as well as ease of use, masks have become an indispensable means of caring for combination skin. They can be made independently or purchased in specialized stores.
Rules for using masks for mixed skin:
- The face should be pre-cleaned with gel or foam.
- The effect of the mask will be more pronounced if the skin is pre-steamed hot or cold.
- During the procedure, you need to lie down and try to relax your face as much as possible, but it is not recommended to sleep.
- The mixture is applied along the massage lines.
- Remove the mask with a sponge dipped in water or a cosmetic wipe. Then the face is rinsed with water and wiped with tonic.
Important! If combination skin has abundant sebum, moisturizing masks should be used. This should be done no more than once a week. If dry areas are more pronounced on the dermis, it should be restored with nourishing masks, which are used at intervals of 2-3 days.
When buying ready-made masks, you need to pay attention to many factors that affect their use:
- The product should match your skin type.
- It is highly desirable that the composition includes anti-inflammatory substances and vitamins.
- Price policy and quality - most masks are designed for one-time use, while they are decent.
It is much simpler and more reliable to use natural masks that can be prepared at home. In their production, individual characteristics of a person are taken into account, the product is created exclusively from natural derivatives without the addition of concentrates and carcinogens. Such cosmetics moisturize, but also tone and rejuvenate the skin. Therefore, subject to simple advice and the absence of laziness, you can make gorgeous care for combination skin at home. To do this, use homemade masks and compresses.
Important! At home, the mask should be made immediately before application. Its storage is not allowed.
Mask with bran
Take 1 tbsp. l bran and soak in 1 tbsp. l yogurt for about 20 minutes, until swelling. Then apply the mask to your face for 15 minutes. After time, rinse with warm water, and finally rinse your face with cold.
Mask of cucumber and oil
Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 tsp. vegetable oil and finely grated fresh cucumber. Apply the resulting mask to combination skin for 20 minutes. After that, rinse with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
Honey mask
2 tbsp. l liquid honey mix in 2 tbsp. l chopped oatmeal. The resulting mixture is applied to the face for 30 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and moisturize the skin with cream.
Melon mask
It is used for highly dilated facial pores. Take 2 slices of fresh melon, mashed and mixed with 2 tbsp. l kefir. The mixture is applied to the face for 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with water.
Cream mask
2 tsp pour oatmeal with boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. Then add 2 tbsp. l fat cream or sour cream. Apply the resulting substance to the skin and rinse off with warm water in half an hour.
Nettle and chamomile decoction compress
Take 1 tbsp. l chopped nettle leaves and 1 tbsp. l chamomile pharmacies. Pour a mixture of 0.5 l of boiling water and leave to infuse for 2 hours, then strain the herbal infusion. Dampen a terry towel in it and lay it on your face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply day cream.
Rosehip Compress
Pour 1 liter of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add 3 tbsp. l dry rosehips and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the resulting broth and cool. Dampen a terry towel in this liquid, unscrew it a little and apply on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with cool water and moisturize with cream.
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Today you learned all about how to properly care for combination skin. We hope that the advice you receive will allow you to always look beautiful and well-groomed.
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