Combination Skin
Some people experience both dry and oily areas, which is referred to as combination skin. Those with combination skin often have a T-zone, meaning that the skin along the forehead, nose, and chin tends to be oily, while the cheeks and outer areas are drier.
While normal skin is relatively rare, combination skin is the most common type. It can result from genetics, inappropriate skincare products, stress, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and other factors. The key difference between normal and combination skin is that normal skin feels and looks more uniform in both tone and texture, maintaining a balanced state — neither too oily nor too dry.
Characteristics of Combination Skin
- Cheeks are often sensitive.
- Oil develops quickly, especially in the T-zone.
- Moisturizers work well on dry areas like the cheeks but may feel insufficient on the T-zone.
- Pore size can vary across different parts of the face.
- Flaky skin or scalp issues may occur.
- Acne and dryness can appear simultaneously.
- Skin condition may change with the seasons.
The good news is that having combination skin doesn’t have to be permanent. With small adjustments to your daily routine, it can be effectively managed.
Experts generally recommend gentle exfoliation and the use of mild skincare products. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle - including exercise, a balanced diet, and stress management helps skin cells receive the nutrients and oxygen they need to thrive.
For those with darker skin tones, managing the oily T-zone is especially important to prevent breakouts that could lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Applying lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers to oily areas and richer, more hydrating creams to dry areas helps maintain balance. Gentle acne treatments containing ingredients like mandelic acid or niacinamide are preferable to harsh, drying products that could worsen dark spots.
For people with lighter skin tones, managing the differences between oily and dry areas is also crucial. Dry zones may be prone to redness, while the T-zone can be susceptible to clogged pores. A gentle, balanced routine that addresses both oily and dry areas without over-stripping the skin is key.
What FȮRA Skincare offers to deal with the issues of combination skin:
- Cleansing Foam
- Double Hydration Boost Gel
- Caffeine Boost Gel
- Smoothing Eye Cream
- Anti-Age Day Cream
- Collagen Anti-Age Night Cream
- Hand & Body Wash
- 5% Urea + 2% Panthenol Body Cream
- Mineral SPF30 Face&Body
- Mineral SPF30, with tint
- Mineral SPF30, no tint
- Mineral SPF50, with tint
- Mineral SPF30, no tint
- Attīrošās putas/ Cleansing Foam
- Īpaši mitrinošs Hhialuronskābes serums/ Double Hydration Boost Gel
- Kofeīna gēla serums/ Caffeine Boost Gel
- Mīkstinošais acu krems/ Smoothing Eye Cream
- Pretnovecošanās dienas krēms/ Anti-Age Day Cream
- Kolagēna pretnovecošanās nakts krēms/ Collagen Anti-Age Night Cream
- Roku un ķermeņa dušas ziepes/ Hand & Body Wash
- Ķermeņa krēms ar Urea un Pantenolu/ 5% Urea + 2% Panthenol Body Cream
- Minerālais SPF30 sejai un ķermenim/ Mineral SPF30 Face&Body
- Minerālais SPF30 ar tonējumu/ Mineral SPF30, with tint
- Minerālais SPF30 bez tonējuma/ Mineral SPF30, no tint
- Minerālais SPF50 ar tonējumu/ Mineral SPF50, with tint
- Minerālais SPF50 bez tonējumu/ Mineral SPF30, no tint
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