Face cream for combination skin. The best creams for combination skin

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 skin type can be called the most common: about 80% of teenagers, 40% of people under 22 years of age 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 mature age Combination skin may change and become normal. This really happens.

A distinctive feature of combination skin is increased activity of the sebaceous glands in the T-zone; in other areas of the skin, the sebaceous glands are less active and practically do not cause problems. Combination skin requires careful care of each area of ​​the skin separately. As a rule, in people with combination skin type, due to increased sebum secretion, comedones (blackheads) appear in the T-zone, and dryness and flaking are observed in other areas of the face. It will help to cope with these problems combined care behind the skin of the face.

At different times of the year, combination skin requires different attitude and care. In summer, combination skin should be treated like oily skin: be sure to use gels for washing, scrubs once a week, light (non-greasy) creams or gels with anti-inflammatory components. In winter, treat it as dry: cleanse it carefully 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 your skin remains dry in the evening, apply a moisturizer at night. Often not proper care behind the skin of the face leads to dryness in the cheek area or clogging in the T-zone. The first step towards healthy skin there must be its purification.

Skin cleansing

Cleansing combination skin should be gentle, as it is necessary not only to remove excess sebaceous secretions, but also not to dry it out. Cleanse combination skin in the morning and evening with special products for this skin type. These can be gels, foams, milk. The product is applied in a thin layer, after which the skin is massaged with your 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 advisable that cosmetics It has been stated that they are non-comedogenic, but if there are no specific instructions, then it should be borne in mind that the following ingredients are comedogenic: almond oil, peach kernel oil, Coconut oil, oleic alcohol, isostearic alcohol, isopropyl myristate, acetylated lanolin, isopropyl isostearate, butyl stearate. Remember that if you have combination skin, it is not advisable to wash your face with soap and hot water, as this can trigger increased activity of the sebaceous glands.

Toning

After cleansing, the skin is wiped with a toner or lotion for combination skin that does not contain alcohol. Its task is to normalize skin acidity and the function of the sebaceous glands, narrow pores and prevent inflammatory processes. 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. Toners with salicylic acid are also great.

Applying cream

Mandatory condition: cream for combination skin should not be oily! It should contain anti-inflammatory substances (chamomile, sage, plantain and others): this prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes. Try to purchase creams only from natural oils, such as macadamia oil, meadow kernel oil, shea butter, sesame oil, since mineral oils lead to clogged pores and clogged skin.

Daily cream for the care of combination skin should have anti-inflammatory, mattifying - eliminating greasy shine skin - and a moisturizing effect. Night cream for the care of combination skin should be slightly oilier than day cream. 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 be used as a daytime during the cold season. The main functions of night cream are skin restoration, nutrition and hydration. But, as a rule, the need for its use arises in women after 30 years of age.

Deep cleansing for combination skin

A cleansing mask is carried out once a week. For these purposes, scrubs/peelings with solid particles are used (of course, if there are no inflammatory processes). Scrubs should contain polymers or polished (crushed) bones (unpolished bones injure the skin). Masks for the care of combination skin should be creamy (they should not dry out on the skin) and contain no 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 oily areas of the skin. In addition, once a week you can apply nourishing mask, but only on areas with dry skin!

Determining your skin type
You can determine your skin type yourself: to do this, you need to wash your face with soap, and after 2-3 hours, blot your face with a paper napkin on each area one by one. If a greasy mark remains on the napkin, it means that the skin in that area is oily.

Masks for combination skin

Cleansing mask. 1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of oatmeal with milk until you get a paste. If milk is not available, it can be replaced with kefir or a decoction of chamomile and plantain herbs. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.

Revitalizing mask. 1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of low-fat cottage cheese with milk until smooth. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Whitening mask. Its essence lies in layer-by-layer application of kefir for 25 minutes. Kefir should be applied in a thin layer to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. As soon as the kefir dries, you need to apply the next layer, and so on for the entire recommended time.

Nourishing mask. Mashed potatoes mix with milk. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.

The masks must be kept on the face for 15-20 minutes, then rinsed off with water at room temperature using a sponge. The procedure is completed by applying cream to the facial skin. Please note: home-made masks are applied only to healthy skin!

"Black dots". Often women try to squeeze out the comedones that have formed. This should not be done, because mechanical removal provokes the appearance of new “black spots”. In addition, on insufficiently cleansed skin, squeezing can provoke inflammatory skin lesions.

There is no doubt that caring for combination skin is very important. But in the struggle for healthy, matte and beautiful skin No less important is lifestyle and adherence to the rules of rational nutrition, aimed at stabilizing the microflora and intestinal functions. In other words, caring for combination skin takes a lot of time, but with proper care, such skin will not age for a long time.

Arthur Utegenov
Cosmetologist-esthetician, Tver

Discussion

Thank you very much for the article, everything is very clear!

I’m over 35. I started to notice that creams and masks don’t help my skin much! My friend Imedin recommended it to me! I’ve been taking it for half a year now, and after 3 months I started to notice good changes in my skin. The elasticity has increased and the color has changed! I read about these tablets that they are designed to take care of the skin from the inside! I really liked this concern! :)

very useful information for me, thank you

But natural face masks are listed. It is very important for me. Thanks a lot!

It’s a pity that pharmacy brands of creams that can be used to care for this skin type at home are not listed.

Comment on the article "Combination skin"

For skin 30+, it contains no chemicals, only natural ingredients. I really like the Rose cream, I have never seen a cream work 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 them and really like them. For skin 30+, it contains no chemicals, only natural ingredients. I really like the Rose cream, I have never seen a cream work 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, they have special professional cosmetics, for example, Kristina, they have great ones, I recently found out that Kristina can also be used for home care buy. The site found them

Please advise nutritious cream from iHerb. - gatherings. Foreign online shopping. Purchasing goods in foreign online stores Girls, I have dry skin, recommend a nourishing cream (night), but also a day cream :), and also praise the hygienic lipstick from there.

I can’t choose a face cream for myself, because I don’t know much about it myself, and the specialists from Letual and Ile de Beaute spoke so uncertainly, as if I wanted something that doesn’t exist. Beautiful girls, please advise me which creams to look for so that I can at least go to the cosmetics store...

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In my opinion, you need two creams)). A sanblok is a sanblok. And the skincare cream has nothing to do with it. Anti-wrinkle cream is a myth)). There are no such people. It is necessary to choose a skin care cream that would take care of the skin so that the appearance of wrinkles is not rapid.
Your problems are:
- the skin is most likely dehydrated,
- The T-zone is shiny and has black spots,
- skin is prone to the formation of age spots.
To solve problems you need:
- moisturizing, well-absorbing day cream, preferably with a matting effect (look at bioderma pharmacies and clinics, they have series for your skin)
- good cleansing, including deep (look at nitrozhina, there is daily remedies and funds for deep cleansing, and also Bioderma water is good)
- protection in the sun, with a factor of at least 30 (I recommend Estee 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 cannot be, so you also need:
- additional matting (these are matting wipes throughout the day and matting powder, in your case it is more of a barrier agent rather than a foundation)))
This is the very, very minimum... I have a different skin type, I can’t tell you in more detail about the brands, I only brought you mid-price ones (Nitrogina is generally cheap, but effective).
It’s best to visit a cosmetologist. I only outlined it very schematically and, moreover, I may be mistaken in understanding your problems.

cream for dry skin. I can't find the cream. By winter, the skin on your face becomes unbearably dry. From the last one I tried, Uriage Supply seems to be both nutritious and for dry skin, but no. Recommend a cream for very dry skin for the oval of the face, please. I'm older than you and my skin...

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 = smooth out expression lines on the forehead.

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thanks to all.

This happens to me when I start using a new cream. There is no redness or swelling, just a slight tingling and burning sensation. It goes away after a few uses.
As for moisturizers. Any moisturizing cream (even medical ointments) stings very much when applied to damaged skin. If the skin is very dry, it is by definition damaged. When it heals, the burning goes away. How unpleasant it is to reanimate the skin on your nose after a cold :)))
By the way, the best moisturizing cream I’ve ever used is a night cream for dry skin (mine combined with dry areas in winter) “Clean Line” with aloe and wheat germ, it seems. Used it both day and evening. The result is noticeable. More expensive creams, up to luxes, 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 = smooth out expression lines on the forehead. Try it! The asking price is 30 rubles.

Combination skin type is a rather complex type in terms of choosing cosmetics and care products, including face creams. The cream must have special properties that affect different areas of the skin differently. It is quite difficult to choose a cream that is ideal for your specific skin. But, if you know and take into account all the features and nuances, the choice the right cream will not be a problem for you. So, this article will describe in detail how to choose a face cream for combination skin.

What is required from the cream?

Naturally, combination skin has its own requirements for a face cream. One of the important functions of such a cream is the ability to care for several separate areas of the skin. All kinds of anti-inflammatory effects are also important, which will have the right effect on combination skin. As with any skin type, UV protection and damage repair are important. It is also important that the cream is moisturizing and nourishing.

How to choose?

1. Be sure to choose a product that works on different types of skin areas. Only this product can be suitable for combination skin.
2. There is also the option to choose different products for dry areas of skin and for oily areas separately. True, this method will be more difficult to apply, but the most effective.
3. Remember your age. No universal remedies, suitable for women of any age, because each age has its own skin characteristics.
4. Buy only quality products. Cheap ones are rarely enough to achieve the desired results. So it is better to read reviews about the products you choose and only then purchase them.
5. It is important that the product should prevent all sorts of allergic reactions, which combination skin is often exposed to.

Also remember that depending on the time of year, some requirements for the cream also change.
For example, in summer, combination skin expresses its oily characteristics more, so the cream should focus on this. That is, for the summer it is necessary to purchase a cream that can normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Also, a summer cream should have a delicate structure that will not close the pores.

In winter, on the contrary, the skin appears more dry. Therefore, such properties of face cream as nutrition and hydration are important.

Is it possible to make the cream yourself?

Of course, you can prepare your own cream for combination skin types at home. For example, here is a recipe for cucumber cream for combination skin:

Grate one cucumber, dissolve liquid lanolin (15 g) and peach oil (50 ml) in a water bath. After heating, add cucumber to this mixture and stir. Heat the mixture, covered with a lid, for 1 hour.
Next, you need to strain the resulting mass and beat it. Then you can add any essential oils, suitable for combination skin. It’s that simple, your DIY face cream is ready!

Of course, if you don’t want to prepare the cream yourself, you can buy a good cream in stores. It is difficult to say which cream is the best, but below is a selection of creams for combination skin from different manufacturers. Naturally, all these creams have good rating among buyers.

Clean Line – A series of light creams. Many creams are intended for use by women over 30 years of age. The creams have very good nutritional properties and the ability to normalize complexion. Also fights aging skin.

NatureSiberica – Sophora japonica day cream. This cream perfectly rids the skin of oily shine, but at the same time this cream contains elements that help the skin retain a sufficient amount of moisture. The cream also fights the effects of ultraviolet radiation and makes the skin more elastic.

Garnier – Cream sorbet “Life-giving hydration”. The cream ensures normal functioning of the sebaceous glands, makes the skin elastic and fresh.

Avon - creamAnew “ultra-nutrition” light texture. The cream is very nourishing and perfectly refreshes the skin. In structure it is indeed very light. It is better to use this cream as a night cream.

L'Oreal - cream "Age expert 35+". From the name it becomes clear that this cream is suitable for women over 35 years of age. It perfectly fights the first signs of aging, moisturizes the skin, and makes it elastic.

Yves Rocher - cream "Hydra Vegetal." This cream has an excellent nutritional function, it also makes the skin very fresh, tender and soft.

Of course, you must decide which cream to choose yourself, having first weighed and analyzed everything individual characteristics own skin. Girls under 25 years old are not recommended to use creams at all. It is better to use a variety of oils or homemade masks.
All the information and photos presented above are undoubtedly not sufficient, because currently there are a lot of different creams for combination skin.

Marina Ignatieva

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As is known, the most important thing in a woman’s appearance is well-groomed appearance. And, first of all, this concerns the skin of the face. The right day cream can prolong the youthfulness of the skin and protect it from negative influence external factors.

Why do you need day cream?

Main purpose day cream:

• Protect your skin from UV rays throughout the day
• Obstacle to penetration into the pores of various harmful substances, reducing the youthfulness of the skin
• Hydration
• Makeup base

Choosing a day cream for normal and combination skin

The best, according to women, day creams for normal and combination skin

Protective day cream Clean Line

Moisturizing cream to maintain elasticity and protection from influence harmful factors(with aloe).
Peculiarities:

• Matte effect
• Maintains smoothness all day long
• Narrowing pores
• Seventy percent natural ingredients

Reviews of the Clean Line day cream:

— I don’t like writing reviews, but I decided to overcome myself, because the product is really very good. In general, I don’t use our cosmetics as a matter of principle; I usually buy imported and very expensive ones. Moreover, since you have problem skin, it’s scary to experiment with cheap cosmetics. But... I read about women’s enthusiasm for the Clean Line, and decided to take a risk. The cream turned out to be simply wonderful. Lightweight, non-sticky, pleasant and unobtrusive smell. Moisturizes perfectly. It feels like I washed my face with cool water. There is no feeling of tightness, no peeling. I use it all the time now.

— Cream at a very low price and with very high efficiency. Previously, I took Nivea, Garnier, black pearls and... well, I tried everything. One dries out, after another there is an allergy, on the third there are acne, etc. I bought the Clean Line just to have it.)) I was shocked! The skin is just great. Moisturized, smooth, acne gone, I recommend it to everyone! Don't look at the price, the cream is excellent.

Korres Anti-ageing - anti-aging day cream

Moisturizing cream - anti-aging effect, stimulation of cell renewal (with oak extract).
Peculiarities:

• Increased skin elasticity
• Regulates sebum secretion and absorbs excess sebum
• Moisturizing and smoothing wrinkles
• Protection against external aging factors
• Elimination of oily shine
• Matting effect

Reviews of Korres Anti-ageing day cream

— My personal feelings. Firstly, the jar is cute and convenient)). Extracting the cream is easy. It spreads well on the skin, is absorbed immediately, no stickiness. The aroma is simply wonderful. Both foundation and powder fit perfectly onto the cream. The pores are not clogged, there is no peeling, and the skin color has become even. One hundred percent satisfied! I love this cream, I advise everyone to try it.)) The price, of course, is a little high, but it’s worth it.

— I love Korres. I use various products from this brand. As for this cream, it moisturizes perfectly. The consistency is dense, the smell is tasty and natural, and the pores are not clogged. Successfully fights oily shine and other defects. Contains natural ingredients. Provides excellent nutrition in winter (no need to buy anything extra).

Vichy Idealia Evening Day Cream

Smoothing cream. Gives skin radiance fights wrinkles and evens out complexion . Universal regarding age.
Peculiarities:

• Increased skin smoothness
• Reducing the number, visibility and depth of wrinkles
• Skin softening
• Concealing dark circles and other skin imperfections
• Reduction of pigmentation
• Natural skin glow

Reviews of Vichy Idealia day cream

- Just a thousand points for this cream! Awesome new product from Vichy. My skin has become wonderful, I can’t stop looking at myself. Although it is usually a problem for me - enlarged pores, allergies... Now, after the cream, all the pimples have disappeared, the skin has become soft, light, healthy. I'm not interested in the composition - the main thing is that I'm delighted.)) The cream works!

— The cream is light, not greasy, very nice smell. Moisturizing and absorption are at the level. Lightens the skin, smoothes out unevenness. Surprised is an understatement. The result is beyond expectations, I just can’t believe my eyes! Now I can go outside without any foundation and look at myself in the mirror in the morning with real pleasure.)) Super!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Day Cream

Moisturizing cream with a dispenser in a convenient pump bottle, fragrance-free .
Peculiarities:

• Possibility of use for people who are sensitive to odors
• Airy texture, comfortable to use
• Easy application, quick absorption
• Instant saturation with moisture and maintaining its optimal level
• Preventing dryness
• Protection from external influences
• Feeling of freshness and well-groomed
• Smoothing the skin

Cream for combination skin matches the characteristics of mixed skin types. A product intended for the care of skin with mixed features should be focused on eliminating the problems of individual areas of the face.

The skin has its own characteristics, for best selection Cosmetologists and manufacturers have divided the skin into several types. Everyone has their own nuances in the use of cosmetics.

Combination skin has its own characteristics and needs a specially selected cream for combination skin.

Characteristic

1. The combined type has mixed properties. It cannot be classified as either dry or oily, despite the fact that it has the characteristics of each of the two.
2. As a rule, such a covering is dry on the cheeks and temples, while being oily in the T-shaped area - nose, forehead, chin.
3. Enlarged pores occur due to increased activity of the sebaceous glands. The pores become filled with fat cells, which are released with sweat, making it difficult for them to narrow.
4. Blackheads are the result of enlarged pores. The pores are open and it accumulates a large number of dust. This leads to clogging of the surface and makes it difficult for cells to “breathe”.
5. Lumpiness and flaking occur as a result of dryness and insufficient cleansing of the skin from dead cells.
6. Pimples and acne occur in oily areas and are the result of inflammatory processes or dysfunction of the skin.
7. The feeling of tightness in dry areas appears as a result of insufficient hydration and nutrition.
8. Early appearance of wrinkles and aging may result from improper care for specific areas of the face.

Combination skin care should be comprehensive. Don't forget about dry areas when paying attention to great attention problem areas. You cannot use products for oily or purely dry types, you must evenly satisfy the requirements of the cover.

You can use two types of products or choose a universal cream for combination skin.

Objectives of a cream for combination skin

• Providing care in two separate areas;
• Reliable skin protection;
• Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that prevent the development of inflammation and infection;
• Damage restoration;
• For daytime products – UV protection.
• Moisturizing and nutrition;
• Normalization of sweat glands;
• Matting effect;
• Giving elasticity and tone to weakened areas of the skin.

Composition of cream for combination skin

The components of the cream depend on the characteristics and technologies of the manufacturer, as well as the tasks that are performed using this product.

Plant extracts in the cream for combination skin: Tea tree; Chamomiles; Citrus; Pineapple extract; Lilies and aloe; Grape seeds; Kanuka extract; Iris extract.

Essential oils suitable for combination skin:

• Oils from rose, lavender, orange, lemon will help smooth the surface of the skin;
• Ginger, mint, and rosemary oils can tone and activate cell processes;
• Chamomile, rose, bergamot, tea tree will help soothe irritated skin;
• To refresh the skin, use mint, menthol, calendula, and green tea.

Additional components of face cream for combination skin types:

• Glycerol;
• Hyaluronic acid;
• Collagen;
• Panthenol;
• Vitamins and minerals.

How to choose a face cream for combination skin types

• Choose products that are suitable for your skin type. There is a mixed action cream that allows you to provide the most suitable effect for two different skin types, paying attention to each feature. This cream will significantly save care time, but may not completely solve the problem.
• It's best to choose two different means for dry and oily skin areas. This way you can provide the most beneficial care for your skin. However, this will significantly complicate the process of applying the cream.
• Choose a cream that suits not only your skin type, but also the age category to which you belong. It is very important to use a product that is aimed at various age-related skin problems.
• Buy high-quality creams in specialized stores; cheap counterfeits of expensive popular creams are unlikely to bring you desired result, and can significantly harm the skin of the face.
• Combination skin, due to its special mixed type, requires the use of hypoallergenic creams that will prevent allergic reactions, redness and irritation.

Check your skin type at least once a year; it may change depending on certain factors. If any changes occur on the skin, then it is necessary to select the most suitable remedy. It is also recommended to change the set of creams periodically so that the skin does not become accustomed to the same components.

How to apply cream for combination skin

• Apply the product to cleansed skin, use peels and scrubs appropriate for your type more often to ensure better exfoliation of dead epithelium.
• If you choose two different products, apply them carefully to the appropriate areas of the skin, do not apply them to each other.
• Massage movements while applying the cream will increase the tone and functionality of the skin.
• Always wash off cream and cosmetics in the evening.

DIY cream for combination skin

Cucumber cream

As the base of the cream, we need 15 grams of liquid lanolin, and we also need one medium cucumber and 50 ml of peach or almond oil.

Grate the cucumber and dissolve the lanolin and oil in a water bath. When the mixture is hot, add the cucumber pulp and mix thoroughly. The mixture must be thoroughly heated in a container with a lid for about an hour.

After time, the mixture is filtered and thoroughly beaten by hand or using a mixer.

At the end, active oils are added to the warm mixture - jasmine, lemon or other oils suitable for combination skin.

This type of mask has a beneficial effect on facial skin

The recipe for such a mask is simple - you need a tablespoon of oatmeal or crushed flakes and homemade milk. The ingredients are mixed to a mushy mass and applied to the facial skin in a thin layer. You can add active oils to this product or replace milk with a decoction of herbs. This product will help improve skin texture combined type and clean it carefully.

Fruit cream for combination skin

You need to take 2 tablespoons of chopped fruits or berries, 2 tablespoons of butter, one chicken yolk, a spoon of honey. The ingredients listed above are thoroughly ground and gradually added spirit of camphor and geranium oil.

The product perfectly moisturizes and nourishes combination skin, adapting to its characteristics.

Nivea Q10 anti-wrinkle cream for combination skin

The cream is suitable for the features of a mixed face type and helps eliminate its imperfections.

• The properties of the cream allow you to narrow pores, eliminate wrinkles and prevent further aging of the skin.
• The product provides intense hydration during the day.
• With its help, the level of production of coenzyme, which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and its youth, increases. After using the cream, its elasticity and vitality increase.
• The formula of this cream is effective and allows you to achieve great results with regular use.
• Protects against ultraviolet radiation.
• Contains keratin, which replenishes the supply of elements necessary for the skin.

Approximate price: 195 rub.

Cream Pure Line Cornflower and barberry from 25 years

Cream “Cornflower and barberry” from the Clean Line brand is suitable for girls over 25 years old with normal and combination skin.

The composition of this cream is natural, presented in the form of herbal extracts, which provide gentle care for mixed skin types.

Cornflower extract in the cream has the properties of a strong antioxidant that fights age-related changes on the skin and prevents early aging of the face. In addition, this component allows you to activate the functions of the skin, improve its structure and increase its tone. Cornflower flowers have the excellent ability to cleanse the skin and eliminate toxins from cells.

The barberry extract in the cream is responsible for improving the color and tone of the skin, helping to fight against dull color face, giving it a vital shine. In addition, this component perfectly refreshes the skin and gives the skin a matte appearance, eliminating the greasy sheen that is characteristic of oily areas of the skin.

The phyto-vitamin complex is a plant-based vitamin that is very close to skin cells. This ensures that the skin's energy is restored and sufficient nutrition is provided.

After regular use of this cream, the skin acquires an incredibly smooth surface, the color improves, and a uniform tone appears.

The effect lasts for the whole day.

Approximate price: 90 rub.

Natura Siberica Day cream Sophora japonica

Day cream suitable for combination and fatty type skin, provides the necessary care for these types of skin and perfectly moisturizes the skin.

• Creates a matte effect on the skin, eliminating shine caused by the accumulation of fat.
• Contains Sophora japonica, which is ideal for this skin type.
• Protects skin during the day from the negative effects of the sun and other negative fat cores.
• Vitamin C in the cream improves the immune defense of the facial skin.
• Hyaluronic acid, which makes up the water base of the cream, helps fill skin cells with the necessary moisture.
• The cream helps restore skin elasticity and stimulate collagen production naturally.

Approximate price: 200 rub.

Vichy Idealia

This is the perfect cream that creates perfect skin. Suitable for combination skin after 30 years.

• The cream is suitable as the first anti-aging product that will eliminate the first signs of skin aging.
• The product allows you to give the skin smoothness, an even tone and eliminate existing wrinkles.
• The cream disguises circles under the eyes, providing gentle care sensitive skin in the area around the eyes.
• Eliminates pigmentation and unevenness on the skin.
• Gives a healthy and natural complexion to the face.
• The cream not only improves visible imperfections of the skin, but also helps improve the structure and solve skin problems from the inside.
• Contains: tea mushroom, Vitamin E, Adenosine, Salicylic acid, Thermal water.

Approximate price: 675 rub.

Today we’ll talk about the most difficult and capricious skin type to care for – combination. Owners of mixed skin type are familiar with the problems that are inherent in both oily and dry facial skin. Moreover, different areas of combination skin have to be cared for differently. It is natural that cosmetics for combination skin, or rather right choice appropriate cosmetics is the basis for caring for this type of skin.

In this article we will talk about how to choose the right cosmetics from the beauty industry and folk cosmetics.

Typical mistakes in choosing cosmetics for combination skin

Most often, with mixed skin type, the T-shaped zone (forehead, nose and chin) has oily skin, and the cheeks are dry. The most common mistake that owners of combination skin make is using cosmetics designed to care for oily skin, to care for the entire surface of the face without taking into account different zones.

This is primarily due to the fact that some people simply incorrectly determine their skin type. Indeed, enlarged pores and oily shine on the nose, forehead and chin can easily be misleading, since they are the most noticeable. This is where the problems with the wrong choice of cosmetics for combination skin begin.

Cosmetics created for the care of oily skin have a strong drying effect, which is necessary for the T-zone, but is absolutely contraindicated for the already dry skin of the cheeks. As a result, cosmetics for combination skin are chosen incorrectly, and dry cheek skin becomes even drier, turns red and begins to peel.

How to choose the right cosmetics for combination skin

The main secret of using cosmetics to care for this type of skin is that for areas with dry skin it is necessary to use cosmetics created for dry skin types, and for areas with oily skin use cosmetics created specifically for the care of oily skin. That is, you will have to organize proper care for both skin types at once.

But this is only if the difference between areas with dry and oily skin is large, then yes, you will have to care for them differently and separately. If the difference between different areas is small, then it will be cheaper and easier to use special universal cosmetics created for combination skin.

But, only if the differences are really small, you should not completely trust the manufacturers, even the most famous ones that they have created cosmetics for mixed skin types, which can be successfully used even if there are areas on the face with very dry and very oily skin at the same time. This is impossible in principle. So, short conclusions - cosmetics for combination skin - how to choose the right one.

If areas with different skin types are not very different from each other (for example: a little dry and a little oily), then you can use universal cosmetics.

If Various types The skins present on the face are very different from each other (for example: very dry and very oily), then you will have to purchase cosmetics for two different skin types and care for each skin type separately.

Don’t forget that no matter what cosmetics you choose, you need to take your age into account when choosing.

Cosmetics for combination skin – cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing

Skin cleansing

To begin with, we will give some general tips on what cosmetics can be used to cleanse combination skin. Let’s immediately make a reservation that all recommendations are intended for those who decide to care for areas with different skin types separately. So for daily cleansing You will need two cosmetic products at once - cosmetics with a drying effect for the T-zone (forehead and nose) and a gentle cleansing lotion for areas with dry skin.

Remember that to cleanse dry areas of combination skin, you cannot use cosmetics that contain alcohol. Alcohol will dry out already dry skin even more, it will turn red and begin to peel.

Also remember that cosmetics for combination skin, or more precisely for cleansing areas with oily skin (forehead and nose), should not be too aggressive, since such cosmetics can only aggravate the situation in oily areas - under its influence, the sebaceous glands will only intensify their work, trying to compensate for the “loss” of sebum.

Washing your face in the morning - cosmetics for combination skin

The first rule is not to use hot water to wash combination skin. Hot water will dry out areas with dry skin, and in areas with oily skin it will additionally stimulate the process of sebum production, which will make dry areas even dryer, and oily areas even oilier, no matter what cosmetics you use for combination skin. It is best to use warm or cool water for washing.

The second rule is not to use regular soap for washing, as it also dries out the skin no worse than hot water, and by washing away sebum, it stimulates the activity of the sebaceous glands. To wash your face, choose a suitable foam from the abundance of cosmetic products.

After you have washed your face, it’s time for the next cosmetic for combination skin – toner. Almost every manufacturer has toners for mixed skin types. All you need to do is simply choose the option that is best for you.

If you have acne on your combination skin, you need to apply a drying cream to the spot. After this, apply moisturizer.

Evening wash – cosmetics for combination skin

The first rule is that in the evening, no matter what cosmetics you use for combination skin, you must alternately wash your face with cool and warm water (small contrast shower).

In the evening, you need to remove makeup and thoroughly cleanse combination skin of any makeup residue, dust and dirt. During the day, a lot of nasty things settle on the skin. To wash your face in the evening, we recommend using a special foam, and a toner after washing. In general, the whole procedure is similar to morning washing.

After washing, apply to combination skin, first directly on pimples. special remedy, made in the form of a pencil, and then a night cream. Apply a special emulsion or cream to areas with oily skin. oily skin. For areas with normal skin face you need to choose a good fatty cream.

Scrub cleansing – cosmetics for combination skin

We recommend scrubbing your face no more than once a week. However, remember that you have different areas of skin different types. The T-zone, where the skin is the most oily, can be cleaned well, while the cheeks must be treated with a scrub very carefully. Remember that the scrub is a very strong cosmetic product for combination skin, use it sparingly. Also, do not forget that scrubbing should be done before going to bed and under no circumstances should you go outside after that.

Nourish and moisturize mixed skin types

Cosmetics for combination skin providing good nutrition and hydration is quite diverse. Therefore, there is no specific advice on choosing one or another product; it is all a matter of your personal choice. But. As we have already said, you can go in two ways.

In the first case, you select products for each skin type individually and do not apply them to the entire face. But only to suitable areas. In the second case, select universal, specially developed cosmetics for combination facial skin. In this case, it can be applied at once to any area with any skin type.

And now briefly about those cosmetics that simply must be used to care for such a delicate skin type, which is mixed facial skin type. Also, very often, owners of combination skin have problems with oily skin during the day.

To do this, you need to always have ordinary paper napkins and face spray. If a greasy sheen appears, simply apply a napkin to this area. The napkin will absorb excess oil. After this, apply the spray to your face.

• Moisturizing cream &? specially created for combination skin or a separate cream for areas with normal skin and separately for areas with oily skin.
• Alcohol-free toner.
• Drying cream or stick product to combat acne.
• Special foam for washing combination skin.
• Night cream - again, either choose from cosmetics specifically designed for combination skin, or select products for separate care of different areas of the skin.
• Spray and paper napkins.
• Masks for combination skin - either from cosmetics manufacturers, or these can be folk recipes (a huge number folk recipes contained on our website, you just need to use the site search).

Cosmetics to protect combination skin

IN in this case It is only worth remembering that this type of skin must be well protected from the harmful effects of sunlight. Therefore, before leaving the house, be sure to apply sunscreen to your skin.