Skin type: combination skin
How to recognize combination skin
Typical for combination skin is that some areas show symptoms of dry skin while other areas show symptoms of oily skin. Usually, the forehead, nose, and chin (the T-zone) are shiny and oily, possibly even blemished, while the cheeks are dry, dull, and flaky at the same time.
By the way: This seemingly contradictory skin type is actually quite common!
Causes
Like oily or dry skin, combination skin is usually genetically determined. Combination skin has more sebaceous glands in the T-zone, which produce more sebum than the skin needs to protect the skin barrier. The excess sebum causes the skin to shine and can even clog pores. This leads to blackheads and blemishes in the affected areas.
In the cheek area, combination skin has fewer sebaceous glands, so the skin has too little sebum (skin oil) to protect the skin barrier. The skin dries out, feels tight, and flakes.
However, there are other factors that can lead to combination skin, such as hormones, stress, diet, or improper skincare. In this case, the dry or oily areas are self-induced. Harsh or aggressive skincare products can dry out parts of the face while simultaneously stimulating oil production in other areas.
It is also suspected that hormone levels influence sebum production. For example, during puberty, after stopping the pill, or shortly before menstruation, oily and blemished areas on the face occur more frequently.
What your skin needs
Provide moisture
For mildly combination skin, we recommend caring for the face with a moisturizing serum like the Hyaluron Serum, followed by a light day cream, such as the Daily Hydration. Both products provide intense moisture without overloading the oily T-zone. Adding too much additional oil to the oily areas can clog pores and cause blemishes.
Regulate sebum production
To balance combination skin, it is important to regulate sebum production. The Niacinamide Serum with 8% niacinamide and 1% zinc helps with this. When sebum production is back in balance, pores clog less and impurities are less likely to form.
Targeted care
If you suffer from pronounced combination skin, we recommend different products for the different areas of your face. In the T-zone, the Clear Skin Serum provides moisture and, with 2% salicylic acid, helps to cleanse pores and reduce blemishes. For the cheek area, you give highly concentrated care with the Hyaluronic Serum, the Retinol Serum, or the Vitamin C Serum.
Seal in moisture
Next, nourish the area with a light facial cream like the Daily Hydration. This locks in the moisture and active ingredients of the serum in the skin and helps to keep them there for a long time.
Our product recommendations for combination skin
Type: Skincare
Hyaluron Intensive Serum
Type: Skincare
Vitamin C 12% Serum
Type: Skincare
Peptide Pro Collagen Serum
Type: Skincare
Vitamin C Cream
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