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Combination Skin And Caring For It

Skin care for combination skin is basically the same as caring for each individual skin type. The oily parts of your face will receive oily skin care and the dry will receive dry skin care. This means that those who have combination skin will have to buy products for both oily and dry skin or whatever the combination skin they have.

Caring For Oily Skin

Most combination skin types have oily and dry skin. Caring for oily skin entails using products that can control the excessive secretion of sebum from your skin and at the same time moisturize your skin lightly to prevent drying. Oily skin will need regular cleansing because it tends to attract dust and dirt which in turn can clog pores and promote blemishes.

Caring for Dry Skin

Combination skin with dry skin combined with any other skin type will need to be moisturized regularly to avoid dryness and flaking. Dry skin care regimen includes application of a night cream to maintain moisture in the skin for elasticity and suppleness. Since combination skin has two skin types, make sure you do not smear any of your night cream for dry skin excessively on your oily skin area. Frequent contact with a moisturizer cream will encourage the production of more sebum and make you prone to skin break outs such as whiteheads, black heads or acne.

Caring For Normal Skin

Normal skin maybe among the skin types included in combination skin. Caring for normal skin is no hardship since normal skin seldom gets irritated and is not usually prone to break outs. Mild soap or cleansers will do to cleanse the facial skin and the advantage of having normal skin type in combination skin is that it does not normally react to occasional smearing of moisturizer cream or oily skin care products.

Caring for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can also be part of a combination skin although this seldom happens just like normal skin. Sensitive skin types usually needs soaps and cleansers that are fragrance free and all natural. Individuals who have sensitive skin types use mild soaps and other skin care products that are organic and free from chemicals. They are usually prone to rashes, acne and other skin blemishes.

You might also like to eat for the health of your skin. Skin will benefit from a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating. Fruits and vegetables will add to the moisture and clarity of your skin. Alcohol and smoking should be kept to a minimum or none at all to promote clear blemish free skin. Any skin type including combination skin types should avoid lengthy exposure to the sun during the harshest periods between 10am in the morning to 3pm in the afternoon.