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How to Take Care of Combination Skin

February 02, 2016

Combination skin is usually a result of a poor skincare routine and is the most common type of skin. It is also the most complicated type of skin to take care of and maintain a routine for. It can be very confusing for people and they usually treat it like one, which is a big mistake.

 Combination skin can be of two types:
  1. Dry and Normal
    People with this combination skin type have an normal T-zone, (i.e,  an oily forehead, nose and chin) and dry skin on the outer parts of the face.
    You need to buy products for normal skin for the T-zone and treat it as normal and buy products for dry skin for the outer parts of the face and treat it as dry skin.
  2. Dry and Greasy
    People with this combination skin type have an oily T-zone and have dry patches on the outer parts of the face.
    You need to treat the dry skin as dry and buy products for it, and treat oily skin as oily and buy separate products for that.
How to Take Care of Combination Skin

  • You need to treat your combination skin like dry skin in the dry areas of the face, which are usually the outer areas, ie, the cheeks, skin under the eyes, etc. Use products meant for dry skin only on the dry patches of the face. 
  • Similarly treat the greasy areas of skin as oily, which is usually the T-zone area, ie, the forehead, nose, and chin. Use products made for oily skin on these areas. (How to take 
  • Our main aim is to maintain an equilibrium between the oily areas of the face and the dry areas. For this you must know how to take care of dry skin and how to take care of oily skin.

Skincare Routine for Combination Skin
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  1. Cleanse your skin
    It is very important to remove dirt, grime and greasiness off your face for flawless skin, and cleansing it helps in that.You should preferably use a foaming facial wash for the oily areas and a cream-based cleanser on the dry areas.
  2. Use an Astringent
    An astringent is a product which contains alcohol. Its main task is to remove the dirt that the cleanser might have left behind. You should use a mild and gentle astringent on the greasy areas of the skin to keep it refreshed.
  3. Splash with water
    Splashing your face with water is a great way to remove excess cleanser from the dry areas of your face and make feel fresher and as good as new.
  4. Apply Moisturizer
    You need to apply a cream-based moisturizer on the dry areas of your face for that soft, supple and elastic skin, but, you also need to moisturize the oily areas of the skin. Always moisturize the greasy areas of the skin with a light, watery moisturizer to seal the water in.
    You can press a tissue on the greasy skin after moisturizing it to avoid excess oil and shine.
One must always have a good skincare regime, but this is especially true for the people who have the combination skin type as it is a result of ignorance and sheer laziness. 


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Skincare Basics: Types of Skin

January 21, 2016

Hello lovelies!

 I'm back with another post about skincare! Thank you for the love and support on my first post about the layers and the functioning of the skin.

  I worked very hard and researched into the topic to help you understand the structure and the functioning of the skin to understand how to take care of your skin. 
There are mainly four types of skin, namely dry skin, oily skin, combination skin and normal skin.
Types of Skin

Check out the infographic I made to know a little about each of the skin types. I will go into detail about all the skin types, later on in this blog post!

So keep reading...
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Following are the major types of skin:


  1. Dry Skin

  • Dry skin is usually found in people with blue eyes and blonde hair who have a fair complexion. 
  • It is characterized by a feeling that your skin is one size too small for your face/body.
  • This type of skin is extremely sensitive to the weather, central heating, diet, food and drink and needs constant monitoring.
  • The worst enemy for dry skin is a lack of moisture, since the Sebaceous glands do not produce an adequate amount of sebum to keep the skin moisturized. 
  • The problem areas for dry skin include the eyes, forehead, fine lines around the mouth and the neck.
  • It is important for a person with dry skin to protect it from the Sun since it can cause premature aging. 

   2. Oily Skin
  •  Oily skin is found in people with a darker complexion and with sallow-skinned persons.
  • Oily skin is caused by overactive Sebaceous glands since they produce a large amount of sebum. The excess production of sebum may also be caused by:
       (i) Use of harsh astringent
       (ii) Stuffy and airless environments
       (iii) An over rich diet
  • Oily skin calls for a firm but not harsh handling. You should deep cleanse your skin to thoroughly remove dirt and oil, but avoid strong cleansers and astringents. (Astringents with a high amount of alcohol in them must be avoided at all costs)
  • The main cause of concern for oily skin is open pores which cause blackheads and blemishes.
    Blackheads are a sign of badly cleansed skin. They are caused by a buildup of oil and dirt in the pores which lead to spots. The secret to avoiding blackheads is to keep the skin clean.
  • Oily skin is very tolerant and is not highly sensitive. It likes the sun and is comparatively ageless.
  • The best part? As you grow older, oily skin gets normal. 
 3. Combination Skin
  • This skin type is found in people with medium blonde hair and in dark brunettes with a variety of skin tones.
  • Combination skin is the most common type of skin and is a result of a poor skin care routine and general neglect of one's skin. It may also be a case of confusion or laziness.
  • Combination skin is basically of two types:
       (i) Dry and Normal
    The dry areas are usually the outer parts of the face, ie, the cheeks and the eyes and the normal area is the central panel, ie, the forehead, nose and chin (The T-zone).
      (ii) Dry and Greasy
    The dry areas are the outer parts of the face and the T-zone is greasy. 
  • The best approach you can use is to treat the skin as normal skin and use products meant for normal skin type. 
  • Toner should be used on the T-zone along with a light, watery-based moisturizer and the outer area should be moisturized with a heavier moisturizer. 
  • Combination Skin type responds very well to special treatments, and two different types of face packs should be used for the T-zone and the outer side of the face.
4. Normal Skin
  • This is the most coveted skin type.
  • Normal Skin is very tolerant in all situations and isn't irritated by products. It is also tolerant of the Sun.
  • You need to keep balance in the skin and use products made for normal skin type and should pay attention to the neck area.
  • Fresh air and a good atmosphere is key to keep your skin healthy.
The knowledge of your skin type can help you understand your skin better and will help you in the types of products and treatments you should use to keep your skin plump, healthy and glowing. 

Which type of skin do you have? Leave comments...
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