How to Take Care of Combination Skin

[tag-tec]Combination skin[/tag-tec] tends to come in two types: dry to oily, which is marked by oily skin in the "T" zone (the line of the forehead and nose) and dry skin on the cheeks. The second type of combination skin is normal to oily, where the "T" zone is oily, and the skin of the cheeks is normal.

With any kind of combination skin, the key is to treat the "T" zone, so that it’s less oily, less prone to breakouts, and decreases pore size, while improving or maintaining the dry or normal skin of the cheeks. If the rest of the face is normal, the goal is to keep it so. If the rest of the face is dry, the goal is to moisturize and hydrate it so it approaches normal skin.

For normal to oily skin, you want to look for cleansers which are designed for this type of [tag-ice]combination skin[/tag-ice]. Products with alpha hydroxy acids and retinols (vitamin A) can help balance this type of skin. Oil absorbing formulations can decrease shine. For best results, use a water-based moisturizer.

For dry to oily skin, again, focus on cleansers made for [tag-self]combination skin[/tag-self]. When using a toner, apply sparingly to your cheeks. Be sure to spot moisturize cheeks to keep them from drying out further. Use oil absorbing formulations to decrease shine.