If Your Skin Falls Somewhere Between Dry and Oily, Reach for This
By Jessica
As anyone who has combination skin will tell you, finding the right products can pose a tricky conundrum. Generally speaking, combination skin is defined as having certain spots that are oily (for example, the T-zone, stretching across your forehead and down your nose and chin), and others that are simultaneously dry (typically the cheeks). So while those whose skin falls squarely and entirely on either the dry or oily side can stick to certain formulas or categories of products, those with combination skin constantly have to straddle a fine line, looking for options that can tamp down oiliness without exacerbating dryness. That’s no easy feat.
Here’s where finding the right products made for combination skin plays a huge role. These formulas tout all the benefits of traditional skincare routines, namely the oil-absorbing properties, but balance that out with the addition of hydrating ingredients, too. It’s basically the best of both worlds and the perfect option for anyone dealing with combination skin.
Try any of these top picks that work perfectly for combination skin.
Your New Routine
"For overall good skin health for your face, it's important to cleanse, tone, and use moisturizer daily," says Cruise. A common misconception with oily skin is that moisturizer isn't necessary and will make the skin even greasier. Not so, says Cruise. "By not applying enough moisturizer, you're causing the skin to overcompensate and produce more oil."
1 - Cleanser
This formula does the hard work for you, de-shining the spots that need it, while simultaneously adding hydration to the places that need moisture. Geranium oil does the oil-fighting, while Marimoist protects moisture levels.
Not to mention that it’s also pH balanced, and, thanks to the addition of energizing lavender, feels cool and tingly going on, the perfect morning pick-me-up.
2 - Tone
Yep, combination skin can often be acne-prone, particularly in those oily spots like on your T-zone. If that sounds like you, reach for this option. It contains an alcohol-free toner with active ingredients that restore the pH levels of your skin.
3 - Moisturizer
In this case, this moisturizer delivers top oil fighting and hydrating benefits for combination skin. It actually helps your skin better exfoliate itself, balancing it out to a pH of 3.5 to 4, which is the ideal pH to trigger the skin’s natural exfoliation process. (Who knew?). There are some killer ingredients in this little jar:
Shea butter - absorbs quickly and contains fatty acids, Oils like shea butter are able to dissolve this stale oil thereby removing it. Also, shea butter is able to prevent oily skin by balancing sebum production.
Amino Acid Blend - Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and proteins, and each has a specific role in skincare. Amino acids maintain hydration, texture, resilience, and overall supple healthy appearance.
Cotton thistle - It stimulates optimal reconstruction for dry or damaged skin. It promotes natural regeneration for fresher, smoother & more radiant skin. Restores skin barrier function, Preserves the skin from dehydration
Ask yourself: do you really think only young people are beautiful? Probably not, right? I bet you can think of a ton of examples of exquisitely beautiful people in all phases of life.
The trick here is to just take care of yourself and love the body you are in.
Just the practice of purposely looking for examples of beauty can do wonders for your confidence. Once you define beauty for yourself, it becomes a whole lot easier to see your own uniqueness as beautiful.
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