The most important things about cleansing and caring for oily/combination skin - advice from a dermatologist
Cleansing and caring for combination skin is quite specific, as the skin is oily in some places, and very dry in others. What basic principles should be followed in cleansing and daily care of combination and oily skin, says dermatologist Elīna Ozola of “Derma Clinic Riga”, “Veselības Centrs 4”.
If you have noticed that part of your face is dry and part is oily, then you most likely have combination skin. In such cases, it can be difficult to choose the right skin care, because it feels like different parts of your face have different needs. Combination skin manifests itself as oily skin, which is shiny, with enlarged pores, most often in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) with dry areas of skin, most often in the cheeks, temples, hairline and jawline. Redness and flaking of the skin can even develop in dry areas. When choosing skin care products, the main task is to balance the types of care so as not to make dry skin even drier, but to keep oily skin sufficiently cleansed.
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Every day, dust gets on our skin, excess sebum and sweat are produced as a result of the secretion of the sebaceous glands. All this mass can be the cause of various skin problems - it can cause both clogged pores and inflammation of the facial skin. That is why it is necessary to cleanse the skin sufficiently. It is important to choose the right product, because in some places the skin is very dry, and in other places it is too oily. For such skin types, cosmetic manufacturers have created cleansing products that are suitable specifically for combination skin. These products not only have the function of cleansing the skin, but also regulate the quality of sebum, because in combination skin owners, the sebaceous glands tend to produce quantitatively, but not sufficiently high-quality sebum. Every day, the skin should be cleansed twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. What consistency of product to choose is a matter of taste. It can be a gel structure - for those who like to rinse the skin with water after cleansing.
Myskin.lv recommends - rinse-off products for daily cleansing of oily/combination skin - BIODERMA Sebium Gel moussant foaming gel ; ISISPHARMA TEEN DERM Gel sensitive deep cleansing gel ; INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Osmoclean cleansing gel 150 ml or Osmoclean cleansing foam 150 ml ; ALGOTHERM AlgoEssential Cleansing emulsion 150 ml or AlgoEssential Cleansing foam 150 ml .
If you don't like rinsing your face with water, micellar water is a great choice - in such cases, you should drop it onto a cotton pad and cleanse your skin. After using micellar water, there is no need to rinse your skin with water again.
Myskin.lv recommends - micellar waters for daily cleansing of oily/combination skin - ALGOTHERM AlgoEssential Micellar Water 200ml ; BIODERMA Sebium H2O Cleansing Water ; ISISPHARMA TEEN DERM Aqua Micellar Water .
Over-cleansing your skin can have the opposite effect – so choose one type of product – whether it is a gel texture or micellar water. Never use both – one after the other! If the skin is cleansed too much – skin irritation, redness and the skin may even start to peel.
Exfoliation or peeling of the skin
A scrub or a gentle enzyme peel or a cleansing mask are useful in daily care to exfoliate “old” skin cells and also reduce the size of pores. It is important to remember that this should not be done too often – no more than once a week. If inflammatory rashes have developed on the skin, then such abrasive procedures should be postponed for a while until the skin is free of inflammatory elements. Also, choose very gentle exfoliants during the summer, because if they are too aggressive – there is a risk of developing skin irritation or increased pigmentation.
Myskin.lv recommends - products for additional cleansing of oily/combination skin - BIODERMA Sebium Gel gommant exfoliating gel 100 ml ; INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Osmoclean purifying peeling mask 75 ml or Osmoclean gentle deep pore cleanser 75 ml ; ISISPHARMA TEEN DERM Gel exfoliating cleansing gel ; ALGOTHERM AlgoEssential Enzyme peeling gel 50 ml ; LAINO Purifying mask for combination and oily skin 16 g .
Humidification
Sufficient hydration of the skin is the key to beautiful and healthy skin. I remind you that for owners of oily skin, although it feels like the skin is shiny and oily, the sebum is of poor quality and does not do its job well. Dry patches can form on the skin. That is why, if you have combination skin, choose a moisturizer that does not contain added oils. Moisturizers help nourish the skin so that it does not become dry and will also help restore and create a sufficiently strong skin barrier. The skin needs to be moisturized twice a day - after cleansing the skin. Depending on your age, you can choose to add a serum before the moisturizer - with moisturizing, anti-aging or skin balance-strengthening properties.
Myskin.lv recommends- moisturizers for oily/combination skin: ALGOTHERM: AlgoEclat Oxybooster protective day gel 50ml or AlgoHydra Resource emulsion 50ml ; BIODERMA: Sebium Hydra cream 40 ml or Sensibio Light cream 40 ml , or Hydrabio Gel-Crème 40 ml , or HydrabioSerum serum 40 ml ; ISISPHARMA TEEN DERM Hydra moisturizer that balances and soothes 40ml ; INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Cellular water moisturizing gel 40 ml or Intensive Hyaluronic acid serum 30 ml .
Acne-prone skin
If combination skin is accompanied by acne symptoms – comedones, pus-filled rashes or simply red rashes, then some principles must be followed. Similar to combination skin, the skin must be cleansed and moisturized twice a day. However, in order to significantly improve the condition of the facial skin, a consultation with a doctor – dermatologist is necessary to choose the appropriate additional therapy. Skin with inflammatory elements should not be irritated too much, therefore scrubs and strong chemical peels are not recommended – as this can aggravate the skin condition. If you want to use a lotion (most often alcohol-based products), remember that these products should be applied pointwise to the rashes, not to the entire skin, because if used incorrectly – it can cause severe dryness of the skin.
Myskin.lv recommends - lotion for additional care of combination/oily skin - INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Intensive Propolis+ Zinc Lotion 130 ml ; Algotherm Algoclear intensive corrector for skin defects ; ISISPHARMA TEEN DERM α-pure intensive care product 30ml or TEEN DERM K concentrate for comedones 30ml .
Sun protection
Choosing the right sunscreen is very important for the health of combination skin. Although it may initially seem that the skin improves under the influence of the sun, in fact, this is a temporary improvement, which most often results in a worsening of the skin condition in the autumn period. The sun causes dryness of the skin and the formation of pigments in the areas of inflammatory elements. It reduces collagen and elastic fibers, which slows down the healing of scars and causes fine wrinkles. That is why choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect against UVA and UVB rays. A product with an SPF of 50+ will be suitable for facial skin. Choose a product that is intended for oily skin to avoid the product clogging pores or creating a feeling of “heaviness” on the skin of the face. Sunscreen should be renewed every two hours, especially if there is a lot of sweating or after swimming.
Myskin.lv recommends- sunscreens for oily/combination skin-
Without tone:
BIODERMA Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 sun protection fluid 40ml or Photoderm MAX aquafluid SPF 50+ 40 ml ; ISISPHARMA UVEBLOCK SPF30 Drytouch protective fluid for oily skin, 40ml .
With tone:
BIODERMA Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ tinted sunscreen 40g or Photoderm MAX aquafluid with a light tint SPF 50+ 40 ml , or PhotodermNUDE Touch SPF 50+ tinted sunscreen 40 ml or ISISPHARMA UVEBLOCK SPF50+ Dry touch very high protection protective fluid for oily skin, 40ml.