If you’ve ever had trouble figuring out whether your skin type is dry or oily, chances are you have combination skin. Combination skin as the name suggests is a mix of dry and oily areas.
Typically the t-zone ( forehead, nose, chin) is oily, whereas the cheeks suffer from dry patches. Combination skin can be quite tricky because not only do you want to control the shine, but you also have to ensure that the dry areas are well moisturized. For instance, some days your skin might be a perfect blend of oily and dry. But on other days, it could lean more either towards dry or oily.
Build A Routine
Skincare routine for combination skin consists of a gel-based face wash, followed by a hydrating and soothing toner, an SPF, and finally a moisturizer. Additionally exfoliating and masking show optimum results and maintain skin health.
Morning routine
- Gentle gel-based cleanser
- Alcohol-free toner
- Use a gel-based, oil-free moisturizer
- Broad Spectrum SPF
Night routine
- Gentle gel-based cleanser
- Alcohol-free toner
- Use a gel-based, oil-free moisturizer
Extras
- Use a gel or water-like liquid BHA exfoliant
- Multi mask- use a pore cleansing mask for t-zone and similarly a hydrating/ moisturizing for cheeks
- If you suffer from acne, spot correct using Benzoyl Peroxide (I also have an article on acne-prone skin, check that out)
Product Recommendations for Combination Skin
Cleansers-
- Conscious Chemist Face Cleanser (use code BEAUTYANOMALY for 20% off)
- Plum Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash
- PURITO – From Green Cleansing Oil
Toners-
- Glam Aroma Rose Gold Facial Mist
- Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner ( Use code KHADIJA for additional 10% off)
- Pure By Priyanka Aloe Moisture Surge (Use code KHADIJA10 for 10% off)
Moisturizers-
- Conscious Chemist Facial Cream (use code BEAUTYANOMALY for 20% off)
- Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream (use code KHADIJA for 10% off)
- Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel
- Auli Lifestyle Hello Hydration (use code KHADIJA for 10 % off)
SPF-
- Re’Equil Oxybenzone and OMC Free Sunscreen
- Qurez Mattifying Sunscreen (use code KHADIJA for 15% off)
Exfoliants/Masks/Spot Treatment-
- Qurez Activated Charcoal Scrub Mask (use code KHADIJA for 15% off)
- Plum Grape Seed & Sea Buckthorn Mild Foam Scrub
- Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask (for t-zone)
- Colorbar Nude It Rose Clay Mask (for cheeks)
- Dr Sheth’s Neem and BHA (use code KHADIJA for 20% off) (spot treatment)
- E’clat Fadeout (use code KHADIJA for 20% off) (removes pigmentation and marks)
Serums/Facial Oil-
- Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum (use code KHADIJA for 10% off)
- YBP Plant Remedy Face Oil (use code KHADIJA10 for 10% off)
- Disguise Cosmetics Rainbow Glow Oil (use code KHADIJA10 for 10% off)
- Vya Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum
To sum up, this concludes Part 2 of the Ultimate Skincare Guide for Beginners in India. Read part four, where we talk about dry skin type and also how to take care of it.
