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[N347]Normal To Combination Skin
by Corwin Brown, Cor

Combination/normal This skin type has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone. What you may not know is that combination skin is often a manifestation of the skin condition called seborrhea and its cousins, seborrheic eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. The main manifestation of seborrhea is overproduction of oil on the face and scalp. Many seborrhea patients also have yeast overgrowth, especially on the scalp and eyebrow areas, which causes irritation, itching, dandruff and other problems. You may want to see a dermatologist to determine whether you have seborrhea or related conditions.

Combination skin is a combination of both oily and dry skin. There is a greasy center panel consisting of nose, forehead and chin and a dry panel consisting of cheeks, mouth and the areas around the eyes. This type of skin is very common, and it should be treated as if it were two different types of skin.

Your aim should be to treat the problem on one area of the face without harming the skin of the other areas. Your first step is cleansing. It's best to avoid harsh cleansers that are formulated for oily skin or milky cleansers formulated for dry skin and instead use a moisturizing cleansing bar or facial wash. The foaming action of these will help strip through the oil on the greasier parts of your skin but won't dehydrate the cheeks at the same time. After cleansing, use a gentle exfoliator.

You should wash your face with a facial cream to foaming in the morning. This will clean the oily areas of the skin and pores on the tip of your nose are also cleaned, which prevents acne and must blackheads.You massage your skin moist, especially oil from the region and leave for a few seconds, then wash your face with the water. You should always use a cleanser in the evening time regularly to keep the dry areas of your skin clean and smooth. You must use two different toners, each with its own forces. For the dry zone of the skin, use a mild skin and water for the use of a high oil zones astringent. Using these will make you feel fresh.

After washing apply oil-free moisturizer (you can moisturize dry areas only). You can also apply oil-free moisturizer to dry areas throughout the day as needed.

Some people with combination skin may benefit from a combination of two masks used once a week. A clay mask is applied to the oily area and a moisturizing mask - to the dry areas.

Top 3 Tips for Combination Skin:
·Don't scrub oily areas - this irritates the skin and increases oil production.
·Don't treat your whole face the same. Your T-zone will require cleansing twice a day, while the cheeks only need doing once. It's vice versa with moisturizing.
·After using pore strips, apply tea tree oil to your nose. It will reduce redness and cut bacteria levels in the pores.
·Use oil blotting sheets during the day to cleanse skin and combat shine without removing makeup.
·Keep makeup to a minimum. It can exacerbate skin problems. If you wear makeup, choose hypoallergenic (doesn't cause reactions), noncomedogenic (doesn't clog pores), oil-free, and fragrance-free products.
·Remember to drink plenty of water, take multivitamins, and eat colorful foods for skin-healthy antioxidants!


Women today are busy, living complicated lives. One thing that shouldn't be complicated is your skin. Your skin has a natural glow to it that is often hindered by combination skin. Combination skin refers to that with some oily patches and other dry patches. All women will experience combination skin at some point in their lives. With some love and care and a few beauty tips you can show off that beautiful face everyday!

Do I Have Combination Skin?

One way to tell if you have this type is if your face feels tight or dry after a shower. Other signs of this include:

Your skin feels rough or flaky and/or has a dull appearance.

Other areas of your face may be shiny or feel greasy. This is especially common in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and cheeks).

You make have blackheads, pimples or other bumps.

How Do I Care For Combination Skin?

Once you are aware of your skin-type you can follow some simple steps to get that beautiful, healthy skin back.

The most important thing to do for your face is cleansing. Look for products for use on your skin type and cleanse twice a day. Always use extra care to have clean skin when you go to bed. Moisturize the dry parts of your face, paying extra care to flaky areas. Try to keep moisturizer off oily patches. It is important to balance or naturalize as much as possible. Find a vitamin A product that has alpha hydroxyl acids such as in retinol. Use a toner daily but steer clear of alcohol as it can be very damaging. Eat healthy and drink lots of water. It is true, you are what you eat! Your skin needs the vitamins! Water will help keep your skin moisturized from the inside out and helps remove impurities. Use make-up with oil absorbing properties, and oil free. Always remove all make-up before going to bed! Sunscreen!!! The sun's UV rays will age you prematurely and cause combination skin-types to worsen. Always apply sunscreen year around.

Combination is a very common problem but it is not too difficult to manage. You may have to spend a little extra time finding the right facial products that will work for you but in the end your face will thank you. With a little extra care your combination skin will restore the natural healthy glow and bring out the beautiful women inside!
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