Skin type: combination skin

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Combination skin is typically characterized by some areas exhibiting dry skin symptoms, while others exhibit oily skin symptoms. Typically, the forehead, nose, and chin (the T-zone) are shiny and oily, possibly even blemished, while the cheeks are dry, dull, and flaky.

By the way: This seemingly contradictory skin type is not that rare!

Causes

Like oily or dry skin, combination skin is usually genetic. Combination skin has more sebaceous glands in the T-zone, producing more sebum than the skin needs to protect its barrier. The excess sebum causes the skin to become shiny and may even clog pores. This then leads to blackheads and blemishes in the affected areas.

Combination skin has fewer sebaceous glands in the cheek area, meaning the skin doesn't produce enough sebum (skin oil) to protect the skin barrier. The skin becomes dry, tight, and flaky.

However, there are also other factors that can lead to combination skin, such as hormones, stress, diet, or improper skincare. In this case, you are responsible for the dry or oily areas yourself. Overly harsh or aggressive skincare products can dry out certain areas of the face while simultaneously boosting oil production in other areas.

It is also suspected that hormone levels influence sebum production. For example, oily and blemished facial skin is more common during puberty, after stopping the pill, or shortly before menstruation.

What your skin needs

Moisturize

For mild combination skin, we recommend applying a moisturizing serum like Hyaluron Serum followed by a light day cream, such as Daily Hydration. Both products provide intensive moisture without over-oiling the oily T-zone. Adding too much oil to the oily areas can clog pores and cause blemishes.

Regulate sebum production

To balance combination skin, it's important to bring sebum production back into balance. Niacinamide Serum, with 8% niacinamide and 1% zinc, helps with this. Once sebum production is back in balance, pores become less clogged, and blemishes are prevented from forming in the first place.

Targeted care

If you suffer from severe combination skin, we recommend different products for different areas of your face. In the T-zone, the Clear Skin Serum provides moisture and, with 2% salicylic acid, helps unclog pores and reduce imperfections. For the cheek area, you can give it intensive care with the Hyaluronic Acid Serum, the Retinol Serum, or the Vitamin C Serum.

Lock in moisture

Then, nourish the area with a light face cream like Daily Hydration. This locks in the serum's moisture and active ingredients, helping to retain them for a longer period.