SKINCARE TIPS FOR COMBINATION SKIN

So you have combination skin or think you have combination skin and you are slightly unsure on what to do or how to find out? My simple tips and tricks will help you. I have combination skin and I have perfected a skincare routine that matches my skin type perfectly.

So what is 'Combination Skin' ?

Combination skin is where you have a little bit of dryness and a little bit of oiliness to your skin. Normally found in your t-zone.

How to find out if you have Combination Skin?

Some people can immediately tell if they have Combination Skin but however if you are new to skincare, beauty etc.. It may be a little more difficult for you to figure out. The best way to find out if you have combination skin is to check if:

* You t zone ( Your forehead, down the bridge of your nose and you chin ) is oily and the rest of your face is dry.

* In the summer your skin is very oily but in the winter your skin is very dry.

* If you are on your period and you suffer huge breakouts on your skin and you skin is a little oiler than usual, then once your period is over your face clears up and your skin is slightly dry in the areas that wear rather oily during your period.

For me these were the tell tale signs I looked out for to double check if I had oily skin.

Causes for Combination Skin

People say its what you eat? , what you drink? Yes food and drink have something to do with breakouts on your skin however it isn't the cause of oily or dry skin.
Combination skin is caused by by overactive sebaceous (oil) glands. The heat and humidity speed up the sebum which causes oily breakouts on the skin especially in summer. Your face will be drier in winter for this reason as well. It also has something to do with your hormones as well, your hormones can cause over excess of oil around your t-zone area.

Skin care tips to help combination skin

* Clean makeup away with a Micellar Water. Garnier do a lovely micellar water as well as a micellar gel wash. You cotton rounds for the water and use warm/luke water for the gel.

* Pat dry your skin with a fresh clean towel, I then suggest washing your face with luke water as a second rinse. I have always done this, its something I was told when I was younger and then I have read many places growing up.

* Use a very light moisturiser on a night before bed in your t-zone and blend lightly out over to the edges of your skin. Nivea do a lovely light moisturiser. You only need a pea size amount, as it spreads across your skin evenly.

If you are on the go, I would suggest a Spring Water Spray by Avene. Its perfect for soothing the skin, refreshing, moisturising. You just spray a little bit over the face during the day and it should keep your skin feeling fresh so it doesn't dry out. I always like to carry wipes in my bag for combination skin, well only if I have no makeup on that day. Primark do makeup /skincare wipes for combination skin, normal skin, dry skin and oily skin. I love the combination skin wipes, so soft, refreshing. I like to wipe my face with them if I have no makeup on, it just keeps both the oily ness of the t-zone and the dryness of my cheeks at bay whilst I'm out and about.


I really hope you benefited from this post about combination skin, I wish when I figured out I had combination skin I had a post to read regarding it all instead of loads of different articles saying loads of different things from skin experts. I tried and tested what I do to cleanse and wash my face because I needed to know what I was doing was going to work and for me it did.

If you have any questions pop them down below.

Rebecca