Subtleties of care for oily and combination skin

Oily and combination skin has many subtleties in the care. Maintaining it in a healthy state is not so simple. However, the presence of proper care can save owners of problem skin from many problems and open a whole list of advantages of owning this particular skin type.

The phrase "oily skin" does not sound very attractive. The genes of the owners of this type of skin contain excessive production of sebum, which accumulates in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, preventing oxygen from accessing the surface, which is why the famous black dots appear. Actually, the skin cannot breathe - the skin is stressed, and it begins to panic - to shine. By the standards of modern fashion, it looks more than unattractive.

Sebaceous glands of combined (or mixed) skin work either not as actively as oily glands, or work excessively only in the T-zone. Caring for this type of skin can be complicated by a combination of several types - for example, along with shine, some areas of the skin on a regular basis will flake strongly. What to do first - mat or moisturize? This issue is especially worrying for owners of combination skin.

Many people think that oily and sensitive skin cannot be oily or sensitive. However, the presence of excess sebum does not mean that the skin is moisturized - this also in no way refers to the level of moisture content. Oily skin needs to be moisturized as well as any other.

For the most part, comprehensive care for these skin types is reduced by reducing sebum secretion, eliminating black spots, narrowing pores and hiding oily sheen. It’s more difficult to take care of oily and combination skin because it’s difficult to pick up funds for it - that’s why it is often equated with problem skin, but it’s not so. The main thing is to develop the right phased care system. It is quite possible to make it at home.

In order to bring oily and combination skin in order, you need to develop a certain care system, which will have to be strictly adhered to. The first stage is the selection of funds in several stages. You can turn to the mass market or choose professional cosmetics. Also, with oily skin, folk remedies and drugs from the pharmacy perfectly interact.

For daily washing, pick up a non-rigid foam, gel or face soap. It can be Korean products - they have a lot of high-quality and inexpensive cosmetics, because the Korean skin care system is striking in its thoroughness and sophistication. Pay attention to the companies Holika-Holika, Tony Moly, Misha and Mizon. Good products can be found in such domestic manufacturers as Compliment, Belita-Vitex, European ones - Clarins, La Roche-Posay, Kiehls. Special attention is paid to the Librederm seracin line for problematic and oily skin - it contains a gel for washing, a number of masks and a scrub.

Next, choose a tonic - depending on the needs of your skin, it can be moisturizing or matting, hiding pores. Very often for porous skin they use “Salicyl alcohol-free lotion” from “StopProblem” as a tonic - this company has a lotion separately for oily and combination skin.

Selection of a good matting cream that would close the pores and prevent excess fat surfaces are difficult. Perhaps this is the most difficult stage of care. Far few creams are capable of such a feat. Interestingly, representatives of the mass market are often more successful in this business than manufacturers from the luxury sector. So, “Matting face cream” from Librederm with seracin and zinc in the composition will give odds to many means. In the second place we can confidently put “Matting cream-primer for the face with expanded pores” from “Propeller”.

Since excessive fat and dust accumulate in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, this provokes the development of bacteria, which, in turn, cause acne. In order to rid yourself of them, periodically the skin needs to be subjected to a special, deep cleaning - scrubs, peels and masks. First of all, it is worth recalling that the hydrolipidic balance of oily and combination skin cannot be disturbed - that is, scrubs with hard abrasive particles are not suitable. Take a closer look at the Clean Line scrub with apricot kernels, the Garnier Clean Skin Asset scrub and the Librederm “Seracin Facial Cream Scrub”. They all have positive reviews, gently but effectively interact with the skin and cost very little. Also, do not forget about home remedies - for example, a scrub made from sugar and fat sour cream may well replace the purchased one.

It must be remembered that the use of scrub during the rash is not the best idea, since it can spread bacteria to uninfected areas of the face, only exacerbating the situation. In this case, clay masks are useful to you - they can also be made at home or bought. In order to make such a mask yourself, you will need to buy clay - green, white or black, they are best suited for these skin types, as well as essential and base oils - they will enhance the effect of clay, and also make the mask smell fragrant. It can be any citrus fruits, rosemary oil, tea tree, ylang-ylang. Of the basic ones - grape seed, almond, jojoba, avocado.

It will be necessary to take non-metallic dishes, put there about two tablespoons of clay, add water to the consistency of thick sour cream and a couple of drops of oils - a little more base, about 5-7 than the essential ones - 2-3 of them. Such a mask is stirred with your fingers (it is better that the clay does not come in contact with the metal) and applied by them or with a brush to the face. The mask is aged for about 15-20 minutes - contrary to popular belief, it should not dry completely, since this also harms the upper layer of the skin.

From store clay masks, one-time masks from Compliment, “Blue Facial Cleansing Mask on cornflower-blue water” from “Granny Agafia”, and masks in barrels from “Fito-cosmetics” give a good effect. In addition to clay masks, film masks have a good effect on black dots and oily sheen. They have a gel consistency and are worn until they dry completely on the face. When you remove them, the masks form a film on which there are contaminants from the pores, keratinized particles of the skin. It is generally accepted that films soothe inflammation, cleanse pores and give skin elasticity. Pay attention to the mask film from Green Mama "Calendula and Rosehip", Compliment "Mask film against irritation, acne and black dots" and "Salicylic mask film" from Stopproblem.

Also, peeling, including rolling peels, has a good effect on skin cleanliness. Due to the content of cellulose in them, these peels, in contact with the skin, form spools, balls that draw in dirt from pores and keratinized skin particles. These peels are applied to dry skin. It is believed that after rolling, the skin breathes. They also, without exception, are very careful about the upper layer of the skin, enhance regeneration and accelerate cell metabolism. The best option is to use them before applying the clay mask.

For age-related skin of these types, the “Placental” peeling roll from Secrets of Lan is suitable.", And for the young -" Fruit "from the same company. Pay attention to the slides of Korean manufacturers that contain lemon extract (Secret Key - Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel), green tea (Deoproce - Green Tea Peeling Vegetal) or apples (Mizon - Apple Smoothie Peeling Gel). By the way, it was the Koreans who originally invented the slides. After deep cleansing, apply a moisturizer to the skin - cream or oil. Also, a combination of “washing + peeling + mask + matting cream” can be used before going outside in the summer, when you need to delay the appearance of oily sheen.

Summer for owners of oily or combination skin is perhaps the most difficult period of the year. With skin that produces excess sebum, excess sun and stuffy weather can play a trick. Some women do not shine more than usual from exposure to the sun, but such units. For the most part, they have to dodge in every way in order to avoid radiance. Matting wipes can be an excellent tool - they can be ordered via the Internet or found in large cosmetology networks. They will help to remove the already appeared shine, however, they will not eliminate the root cause and can spoil the makeup.

In order to delay the appearance of shine for a long time, you can make an clay mask before leaving the house. It will help to prolong the freshness of the skin for several hours for sure, as it will clean the pores and remove excess sebum in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, and release them. After clay, use ice cubes or tonic to close the pores. Next is a light matting cream. If you do not want to paint, then for the summer this will be enough. However, if you want to dress up or if there are imperfections on your skin that you want to hide, use powder or a loose foundation depending on the problem of the skin.

Of course, it is not recommended to use decorative cosmetics for the skin in summer. - but if it is about your comfort, then why not choose a good matting makeup that will not be felt on the skin? Particular attention is paid to the light fluid with medium catrice hiding power - HD Liquid Coverage Foundation and powder from Bourjois - Healthy Balance. By the way, with powder everything is a little easier than with foundation - you can choose almost any in the summer.

Do not forget about timely sun protection and about a separate line of products for tanning. Yes, ultraviolet dries out pimples and relieves inflammation, but with regular “use” it leads to a thickening of the upper layer of the skin - it is rebuilt, because the pores are deepened, and begins to secrete even more sebum. This is another reason to choose a light matte foundation with SPF for the summer.

In the fall and spring, your skin may come across acne, a lack of vitamins and sun. Sveta. Therefore, in order to avoid peeling and accelerate regeneration, it is recommended to take specialized vitamins or fish oil. As a care for this time, look for a good mask - you can use clay to clean pores, and fabric to moisturize, and gel or cream for deeper nutrition.

The autumn-winter period is also a great time to try products with ANA acids, for example, peels or creams. Fruit acids are an excellent remedy for oily and combination skin, which can reduce the production of sebum, cure acne and post-acne. In sunny time, you can’t use the funds, since they are phototoxic and, when interacting with the sun, can cause the appearance of age spots.

Sharp winds, cold and snow also affect her, making her more sensitive, prone to allergies and peeling. The presence of peeling, coupled with a greasy sheen makes leaving a little more problematic, so you do not need to prevent their appearance. To do this, use two to three times a week in the evening a nourishing cream suitable for this type of skin.

As an alternative, oils are widely used. Suitable avocado, almond, jojoba or grape seed oil, to which you can add a couple drops of citrus essential oils, as well as rosemary or tea tree oil. Do not forget about masks - if in the summer clay is perfect, as it has gorgeous matting properties, then in winter pay attention to various fabric, gel or cream masks. Masks with aloe vera or oxygen masks should work especially well.

Fortunately for owners of oily and combination skin, wrinkles will form later than representatives of other types. This skin ages more slowly, retains elasticity longer. Skin at 35 and 40 with proper care will look more lively, sleek, healthy without too much effort. After 20 years, it is recommended that you slowly begin to use care products with hyaluronic acid or snail mucin. In this way, you will kill two birds with one stone.

Firstly, both components are good moisturizers, they also accelerate the regeneration and metabolic processes that take place in the skin, which helps to cleanse the skin and heal pimples. Secondly, they are able to delay the appearance of fine wrinkles. You can use them even after 25 years, when more serious products may appear in your care - with collagen or stem cells. Means from Vichy, Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals, as well as a number of Korean products, can help in the care of oily aging skin.

For oily and combination skin you need to know some of the subtleties and recommendations of specialists.

• In addition to thorough facial skin care, owners of oily and combination skin should especially carefully monitor their nutrition.Products such as chips, chocolate, fried, salty, spicy, as well as alcohol and soda provoke the release of sebum in large volumes, they can also cause you allergic acne and rashes. Include in your diet more citrus fruits, nuts, dairy products - they accelerate the metabolism, help to eliminate toxins and allergens from the stomach.

• Many girls mention that they don’t use tonic, because it dries the skin and makes the pores more noticeable, because of it the tonal foundation lies poorly. This does not mean that the tonic should be excluded from daily care. It needs to be replaced - it simply does not fit your skin type. First, try to “tame” it - use it after washing on dry skin, on wet skin, during the day or at night.

• Returning to the topic of dehydrated oily or combination skin. In no case should you wash it daily, as they say, “before the creak” - you will remove sebum, but the hormones that produce it will remain and will work with double strength, because you yourself will stress them. Moreover, damage to the upper layer of the skin leads to a response - the formation of acne. That is why it is important to use a cream after washing. If it doesn’t work normally, do not irritate yourself and your skin and choose another. It can be made independently - from mineral water with lemon or infusion of herbs (nettle, chamomile or oak bark).
• Never leave makeup on your face during the night. For the whole day, dust, sebum accumulated in the pores, if particles of foundation or powder were also added to them, then troubles in the form of acne and black dots could not be avoided. No matter how tired you are, find the strength to wash yourself with your usual cleanser and apply a tonic to close the pores. Your skin will thank you for that.

• Instead of scrubbing or using peeling, you can conduct a cleansing massage with gel, foam or soap for washing two or three times a week. To do this, they must be applied to wet skin (preferably in the shower) and massaged with fingers or a silicone sponge for one to two minutes, paying special attention to the T-zone and cheeks with expanded pores.
• Avoid cosmetics with alcohol in the composition. Once again - oily skin does not need to be dried, this will only lead to increased work of the sebaceous glands. She needs to be cherished and cherished and thoroughly moisturized, while ethyl alcohol does the exact opposite. Alcohol lotions or tinctures can burn individual rashes, but in no case do you need to apply it to the entire face.

• Mechanical cleaning of oily and combination skin is a moot point. On the one hand, squeezing acne and black spots can lead to the spread of infection, increased skin sensitivity. Traces of your fingers or nails will also appear on it. On the other hand, if after the peeling and mask, not all black dots disappeared, and white heads appeared on acne, then you can manually remove them. To do this, you need to steam the skin - in the shower, in the bath or under a towel, tilting your head to a pan with hot water. After the procedure, the skin should be given a break from decorative products, you can apply a tonic, moisturizing mask or cream.
• Great helpers for oily skin are pharmacy products. Together with clay and proper washing, they are indispensable in eliminating acne and traces of them. Funds that do not have contraindications and are sold in the public domain will also help. These are chlorhexidine, synthomycin ointment, zinc ointment, calendula tincture for point use, various salicylic lotions.

Oily skin requires special care, the main thing in which is the right means and regularity.

Get used every day in the morning to do the following.

• Wash with a special tool.It can be a gel, facial cleanser or facial soap. The latter should be specialized - not economic, not childish, not for the body. Take a look at sulfuric, boric soap and soap with green tea or white clay. You can also use tar soap several times a week. Due to the activity of the sebaceous glands, it is also recommended to have a separate towel for the face that only you would use. Alternatively, take disposable towels.
• Use tonic. When the skin dries after washing, it is recommended to use a tonic - it will help close the pores and completely awaken the skin after sleep. Depending on the "subtype" of your skin and its problems, the tonic should be moisturizing or matting. Also, sometimes ice cubes are used instead of tonic - unless your skin is thin or particularly sensitive.

• Use a cream or makeup base. It is not so important whether you apply makeup, we recommend that you look at specialized bases for concealing pores, reducing oily sheen, or prolonging the makeup's durability. A good light cream with similar functions can be used instead of a base. These products work fine even without subsequent application of tone or powder, as they give oily skin a well-groomed appearance.
• Pay attention to makeup fixers if you still apply it.

Therefore, pull yourself together and look into the evening care reminder for oily or combination skin.

• The first step is cleansing. Traditionally, it is divided into two stages: makeup removal and washing. Even if you came home today without makeup, you can still walk on your face with micellar water or milk to remove makeup - they will remove dust and dirt. If you painted, then this is simply necessary. Next is a cleanser. It can be the same as in the morning, you can replace it. The main thing is to suit the features and needs of the skin.
• Next up is toning. The stage is completely identical to the morning.
• Moisturizing or nourishing. As a rule, various creams or oils are used for this. In the case of problematic skin, a moisturizer is applied on top of the treatment skin or, if the treatment does not provide for this, is not applied at all.

Caring for oily and combination skin is a difficult matter, requiring careful selection of funds and regularity. But health and beauty are worth it.

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